ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007021
The applicant requests correction of his: * records to show he was retired in the rank/grade of specialist four (SP4)/E-4 vice private first class (PFC)/E-3 * retirement certificate to show his rank as SP4 2. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to the rank of SP4 on 1 September 1984. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * correcting his records to show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007025
The evidence of record does not show he was previously awarded the Purple Heart; however, it does show he was wounded and he refused evacuation and treatment (and a possible award of the Purple Heart) for the sake of helping other, more seriously wounded Soldiers within his unit. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007030
On 23 July 2006, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against her in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, section III, paragraph 14-12(c) for misconduct-commission of a serious offense. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD or any other medical condition during her military service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007031
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to honorable due to physical disability. Orders Number D-03-901165, dated 6 March 1984, discharged the applicant, in the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-1 from the IRR with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. The available evidence of record indicates a board of officers determined in March 1982 that the applicant's unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007033
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provided for award of the CIB. However, there are no orders for the Air Medal in the available records. Since there is no evidence he served in an advisor position as a radio operator in Vietnam, there is insufficient evidence on which to add the CIB to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007036
On 3 May 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. In his request for discharge, the applicant clearly acknowledged the possibility of receiving a UD and that he understood the possible effects of receiving this type of discharge and after electing not to submit statements in his own behalf, he requested administrative discharge to avoid a possible punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007039
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows the SSN "XXX-XX-2500"; it should be "XXX-XX-9868." The evidence of record shows that at the time of the applicant's induction into the AUS and throughout his period of active duty service he served under the SSN as shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007040
On 8 August 1986, the separation authority approved the proposed discharge action and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of homosexuality admission with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007043
The applicant requests correction of his records to show three awards of the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any documentation to show he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for a wound received on or about 31 July 1968; b. awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007044
Orders, dated 3 October 2003, show he was reduced from SSG/E-6 to SGT/E-5 effective 3 October 2003 under the provisions of Army Regulation 140-158 (Army Reserve/Enlisted Personnel Classification, Promotion, and Reduction), paragraph 7-12d. On 15 October 2003, he was honorably discharged in the rank of SGT/pay grade E-5 for completion of required active service. No evidence shows he had a permanent profile due to any medical condition/injury prior to his discharge on 15 October 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007045
The applicant states: * he was told he would receive a general discharge * he didnt realize he had received an under other than honorable conditions discharge until 1990 he wasnt concerned about the wording because his discharge papers stated he would receive full benefits * he is now being told he must have his discharge upgraded in order to receive benefits * he had no issues with drugs or alcohol, nor any misconduct, during his period of military service his issue was his time spent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007047
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 6 November 19XX and to remove the suffix "Jr." from his name. The birth certificate clearly shows applicant's DOB as 6 November, not 7 November, and it is reasonable to presume the WD AGO Form 53-55 entry is a typographical error. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55: a. to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007048
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Although contemporaneous medical evidence (his SF 88, dated 22 May 1969) states he had mixed hearing loss and he was exposed to explosions in Vietnam, it does not mention any injuries or wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007049
On 13 April 1986, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 14, for misconduct (commission of serious offense). 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. The applicants record of service included one NJP for using marijuana.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007055
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his correct social security number (SSN) as "XX6-6X-XXXX" instead of "XX0-0X-XXXX." The evidence of record also shows this SSN was consistently recorded in the applicant's military service records, including on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007063
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the rank of sergeant (SGT) vice corporal (CPL). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the FSM held the rank of CPL at the time he was released from active duty on 3 June 1955, which is correctly shown on his DD Form 214. There are no provisions for correcting the DD Form 214 to show a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007067
However, the DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows he was discharged on 26 January 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, in the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-1, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007068
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) dated 22 February and 10 May 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct her DD Form 214 to document these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007069
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was assigned to Vietnam from 26 May 1970 to 9 June 1971. d. He understood that within 15 days of the date of receipt of the Undesirable Discharge Certificate, he was required to report to his State Director of Selective Services to arrange for the performance of alternate service. Upon successful completion of the specified alternative service, the deserter was issued a clemency discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007071
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show: * his unit of assignment as the 821st Tank Destroyer Battalion instead of the 75th Quartermaster Company * his combat service * five bronze service stars 2. The applicant provides his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007072
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 6 January 1988, he was notified by his commander that he was being considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, with a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007077
The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 21 September 2005, from the restricted section of his official military personnel file (OMPF). He provided the same statements from CPT Z_________l, CPT T____g, and SGT G_____n that he had submitted in rebuttal of his GOMOR. He contends the GOMOR was based on a perception of an improper relationship with a female Soldier within the battalion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007078
He states that per a synopsis of a "White Paper" submitted to the Department of the Army (DA) 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 (Cryptologic Linguist) resulted in a recommendation to allow prior-service applicants to receive an ACASP incentive for enlistment of $20,000. f. The email indicated the "White Paper"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007079
As a result, he was eligible to transfer his benefits to his children or his spouse (if he completed the request before leaving the military). The advisory opinion recommends administrative relief because he left the service within 90 days of the implementation of the program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007081
The individual must have 6 years of eligible service to transfer the benefits to a spouse and 10 years to transfer the benefits to children. He would have been eligible to transfer the benefits to his spouse or children before he retired, if he completed the request before leaving military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007083
The applicant requests: * the "1994" (i.e., 1996) nonselection letter be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) * his date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) be restored to 1996 * his DOR to major (MAJ) be adjusted * he be promoted to lieutenant colonel (LTC) * any non-mandatory education requirements such as the Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) be waived for promotion to LTC, if necessary 2. His records contain a memorandum, dated 1 March 1996, issued by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007084
On 22 January 1990, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, entry level performance and conduct. On 24 January 1990, the separation authority reviewed the proposed separation action and approved an entry-level separation (uncharacterized) in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11. The Army must find that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007086
The applicant's DD Form 398 and several other documents in the available record list the SSN the applicant requests to be added to his DD Form 214. Based on that evidence it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN. 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 SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007089
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant completed a period of qualifying service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. _______ _ __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 | 20120007095
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she timely requested an extension of her entitlement to ship her household goods (HHG) to her home of selection (HOS). Travel and transportation entitlements expire 6 years from the date of retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing she timely requested extension of her travel and transportation entitlements on 30 April 2010 that was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007100
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq from February 2003 to February 2004 and from November 2005 to November 2006. Additionally, this period of service qualifies him for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with a bronze service star (to designate his campaign participation in the National Resolution campaign) and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007101
His background states he had a military criminal record. 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. Department of Defense Instruction 5505.7, subject: Titling and Indexing of Subjects of Criminal Investigations in the Department of Defense, dated 7 January 2003, states that titling ensures investigators can retrieve information in a report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007105
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service ribbon and campaign medals for his participation in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq, his service in Korea, and his unit awards. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service ribbons and campaign medals for his participation in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq, his service in Korea, and his unit awards was carefully considered....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007108
Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. The CRSC criteria are specifically for those military retirees who have combat-related disabilities. Incurring disabilities while in a theater of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007109
A review of the applicants official records as well as the documents submitted with his application failed to show evidence that the applicant was considered for evaluation by a Medical Evaluation Board or that the applicant was diagnosed with a permanent unfitting condition. The available evidence fails to provide sufficient evidence to show he was suffering from a physically or mentally disabling condition at the time of his discharge that would have supported separation processing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007112
There is no evidence in the available records showing he was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, or Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007115
His military record should be corrected at this time to consistently document his DOB throughout his military record to show 5 February 1957, his actual date of birth as recorded on birth certificate. While it is understandable that the applicant desires his military records to now record the SSN that he claims is correct and as indicated on the evidence he provides, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Army's records at this late date. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007119
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction and sentence by general court-martial were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007122
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) on 19 May 1966. His record contains: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 19 May 1966, which does not list an SSN * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 1 February 1968, which lists the same SSN as shown on his social security card 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007125
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. However, there is no evidence he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007126
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Combat service or campaign credit alone is not sufficient to award the CIB. There is insufficient evidence to support award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007129
The applicant provides a: * PSEB exception to policy request * National Guard Bureau (NGB) denial letter * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) * NGB Form 600-7-6-R-E (Annex X to DD Form 4 (PSEB Addendum ARNG of the United States)) * NGB Form 21 (Annex A to DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Agreement - ARNG)) * NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E (Annex L to DD Form 4 (Student Loan Repayment Program Addendum - ARNG)) * NGB Form 590 (Statement of Understanding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007132
The advisory official stated: a. a review of the applicant's military pay file indicates no record of ISP agreements being received from the command or paid for the requested period. Board Certification Pay, which is paid monthly to all board-certified Medical Corps officers based upon their date of board certification and their creditable service used to establish the Health Professional Pay Entry Date; c. MASP, which is paid to all Medical Corps officers upon completion of internship (not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007142
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his time in service to show he completed 2 years of net active service and/or an upgrade of his general discharge. On 20 January 1989, the applicant's company commander notified the applicant that action was being initiated to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel SeparationsEnlisted Separation), paragraph 14-12b for pattern of misconduct with a general discharge. There is no evidence he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007143
His record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 23 June 2005, that corrected his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 February 1970 to add the: * Aircraft Crew Member Badge * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars 10. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007144
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 9 March 1970, the applicant departed absent without leave (AWOL) from his unit in the RVN. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he completed 1 year, 2 months, and 24 days of the net service this period with 759 days of time lost due to AWOL/DFR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007146
The applicant requests his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 27 July 1989, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007148
His record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record Version 1 January 1965) that shows in * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from on or about 9 April 1964 to on or about 8 April 1965 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to the 61st Aviation Company in Vietnam * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) (Vietnam) 5. This pamphlet shows that his unit of assignment in the Republic of Vietnam, the 61st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007151
There are no orders for a second award of the BSM in the available records. 7. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, revealed orders for one award of the BSM for meritorious service in Vietnam during the period February 1967 to December 1967. Since there are no orders for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007155
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he qualified for or received the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to add this marksmanship qualification badge to 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...