ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007157
The applicant states, in effect, his characterization of service and narrative reason for separation diminishes his character as a person and former service member. His record contains a DA Form 3647 (Inpatient Record Cover Sheet), dated 17 September 1987. Accordingly, his chain of command initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance and directed he received a general under honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007158
He did not receive any hearing concerning his discharge code either while in service or since then. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to upgrade his discharge from a general to an honorable discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding his current DD Form 214; b. issuing him a new DD Form 214 reflecting his character of service as "Honorable"; and c. issuing him an Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007160
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Other than the notations on the DA Form 20 and the DD Form 214, the available record contains no evidence of service in Vietnam. ______________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007161
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All documents in the applicants service records show his SSN from the fourth through ninth digits as XXX-64-2524. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007165
The commander stated that in the event the board determined the applicant should be discharged, he recommended an undesirable discharge. Following the careful consideration of all evidence brought before it, the elimination board determined the applicant should be separated from military service with an undesirable discharge. Records show the applicant was nearly 18 years of age at the time of his initial offense and 19 years of age when he was arrested and convicted by civil authorities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007166
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. There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of corroborating evidence showing he was injured and treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the eyewitness statement and military photograph provided by the applicant are not sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007168
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge 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. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows that on 25 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007171
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests all awards earned by his unit while in Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 8 June 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007180
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * upgrade his uncharacterized discharge to honorable * change his narrative reason for separation to something more favorable * a personal appearance before the Board 2. A separation will be described as an entry-level separation if processing is initiated while a member is in entry-level status, except when characterization under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007187
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a discharge under honorable conditions (general). He was told that he tested positive for multiple drugs and that this was his second failed urinalysis. _______ _ __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 | 20120007189
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). The evidence of record shows that on 26 August 1987 the applicant was charged with being AWOL from 22 September 1986 through 22 August 1987. He provided neither sufficient evidence nor a convincing argument to show his discharge should be upgraded and his military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007195
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions. His record of service shows he was AWOL 72 days when he returned to military control.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), to show his date of birth (DOB) as "17 January 1944" instead of "27 February 1943." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the FSM be corrected by deleting the current DOB entry from his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007210
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007210 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 October 1961 shows he was ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA) from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 16 April 1961.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007211
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records nor did he provide a copy of orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart (2nd Award) * Four bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007216
Furthermore, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Lacking any other derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007222
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's earlier petition to remove erroneous portions of an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) from his record. 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 AR20110004182, on 9 August 2011. The evidence and arguments now provided by counsel for this reconsideration request were available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007223
The applicant requests correction of her records to reflect her entitlement to the Health Professional Loan Repayment (HPLR) Program and an officer accession bonus (OAB). In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Department of the Army Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, which confirms the applicant was eligible to receive the HPLR and OAB; however, the incentive addenda were never downloaded into iPERMS or iMARC. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007225
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. 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 proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007226
Counsel requests that the applicant be granted a personal appearance before the Board regarding his request to have his SLRP benefits reinstated. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Department of the Army Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, which opined that the applicant served sufficient service to qualify for the remainder of his SLRP benefits and he should be allowed to receive the balance of his SLRP benefits. The applicant's contention...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007227
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This document states the applicant was correctly enlisted onto active duty in the grade E-3 because the college transcript reflected in his enlistment records was a student copy that did not reflect degree completion. However, subsequent to his enlistment, he provided official college transcripts to the Recruiting Policy Branch which showed he completed his bachelor's degree prior to entering the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007229
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not reflect his correct SSN. He had served 3 years of active service and his DD Form 214 reflects an SSN that is not the same SSN he declared at the time of his enlistment. His enlistment documents show that his SSN is the same SSN that is contained on his Social Security card and the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214 is not the SSN contained in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007230
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the memorandum denying him award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) or placed in the restricted portion of his OMPF. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that for each instance in which disqualification for award of the AGCM is determined by the unit commander, he or she will prepare a statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007241
His reenlistment document shows an address in Hampton, Virginia, as his HOR. The governing regulation states the: * HOR is the place recorded as the HOR of the Soldier when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or ordered to a tour of active duty * HOR cannot be changed unless there is a break in service of at least one full day 3. The evidence shows his HOR was recorded as Virginia when he enlisted in the USAR in 1998 and when he enlisted in the Regular Army in 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007246
There are no orders or any other evidence in his military records that indicates he was recommended for or awarded the BSM. In the absence of orders showing he was awarded the BSM, the certificate and citation the applicant provided are insufficient evidence on which to base correcting his DD Form 214 to show this award. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007251
BOARD DATE: 11 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007251 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 10-15 (Other Reasons for Reduction) states that when the separation authority determines that a Soldier is to be discharged from the service under other than honorable conditions, the Soldier will be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. The applicant contends that her discharge for unsatisfactory "performance"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007259
The applicant states the entry on her TDRL orders is not correct. The VA rating also shows treatment for migraines, vertigo, and TMJ were directly associated with her fall and other TBI symptoms since 1999. c. her medical records show that prior to her deployment to Saudi Arabia, she had no history of migraines or paralysis. Orders D018-09, U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, dated 28 June 2007, removed the applicant from the TDRL and permanently retired her as a CPT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007260
DODI 5505.7 (Titling and Indexing of Subjects of Criminal Investigations in the Department of Defense) serves as the authority and criteria for USACIDC titling decisions. The evidence of record shows a DA Form 4856, dated 19 December 2011, is properly filed in the applicant's AMHRR as part of his approved separation action. However, this Record of Proceedings and all documents related to this appeal will be filed at the Army Review Boards Agency, Army Board for Correction of Military Records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007261
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 confirms the applicant was wounded in action in Vietnam on 21 May 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007262
Therefore, given he has explained the circumstances that led to his failure to submit the extension request on time, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice to correct his record to show he was granted the necessary extension of his earned and authorized retirement travel and transportation entitlement in order to allow him move to a designated retirement location at government expense. Notwithstanding the Department of the Army G-4's opinion that an extension is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007267
The applicant requests her record be corrected to show she entered military service in the rank/grade of first lieutenant (1LT)/O-2 in 2000 and to show she received constructive service credit as an occupational therapist in conjunction with her active duty appointment in 2010. The applicant's request to be granted constructive service credit and an entry grade of 1LT/O-2 in conjunction with her 2000 appointment in the USAR, and to adjust her CPT/O-3 DOR upon her appointment in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007269
The applicant provides: * a memorandum by the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO), U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (USAMEDDAC), Fort Lee, VA, subject: Request for Extension Beyond ETS, dated 10 November 2011 * her signed voluntary Extension of Active Duty affidavit, dated 10 November 2011 * a DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form), dated 28 December 2011 * her DD Form 214 * her Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 21 March 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007270
The applicant requests, in effect, his records be corrected to show he received permanent Federal recognition for an initial appointment as a warrant officer one (WO1) in the Alaska Army National Guard National (AKARNG) on 5 September 2008. c. Temporary Federal recognition may be extended to an officer who has been found to be qualified by a Federal Recognition Board for appointment in the ARNG of a State pending receipt of permanent Federal recognition and appointment as a Reserve officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007273
The applicant requests that the court-martial order from his prior service be transferred from the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to the restricted section of his OMPF. He was promoted to the pay grade of E-5 on 1 October 2009. Notwithstanding that he was convicted by a court-martial in a prior period of service, the applicant has not shown through the evidence of record or evidence submitted with his application that an error or injustice exists in his case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007275
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded and the narrative reason for discharge be changed. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged with a BCD on 24 October 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, section IV, as a result of court-martial. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant had a pre-service conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007277
The applicant states a physical evaluation board (PEB) found him unfit for service and recommended his discharge with severance pay. In a memorandum from the applicant to the USAPDA, Subject: Disability Election: Separation with Severance Pay or Transfer to the Retired Reserve, dated 7 September 2004, he provided his election of severance pay or transfer to the Retired Reserve. e. He also provided the following additional documentation in response the advisory opinion: * a memorandum from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007279
On 6 January 1994, his commander notified him that action was being initiated to discharge him for misconduct, commission of a serious offense under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 with a general discharge. On 19 January 1994, the appropriate authority waived the requirement for a rehabilitative transfer and approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200, due to commission of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007282
His service record does not contain orders for award of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant's service record does not contain orders for award of the Army Commendation Medal. However, absent orders authorizing him award of the Army Commendation Medal, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007284
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 qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 18 October 1965 through 17 October 1968 and to 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007288
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his year of birth as 1932. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007289
She indicates on her application that the FSM's SSN is 569-XX-XXXX. The only records available to the Board were the records provided by the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following entry to item 30 of his DD Form 214: "Social Security Number: 569-XX-XXXX" (as shown on the FSM's death certificate).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007291
Prior to his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his DOB as 16 January 19xx. Yet, the 16 January 19xx DOB is consistent with the DOB on several official military records throughout his military service to include a DA Form 428. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007292
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states he was not awarded the Purple Heart because, at the time he was wounded, his commander was killed in action. However, it offers insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007294
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. The applicant states he was wounded in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), but his Purple Heart is not listed on his DD Form 24. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007295
The applicant consulted with legal counsel and he voluntarily requested discharge 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. The applicant's request for discharge states he was not subjected to coercion with respect to his request for discharge. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 29 October 1975 in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007298
The applicant states he retired on 26 December 2011 but he was never informed that he had to transfer the benefit before he retired. The applicant had more than 24 years of service upon retirement; therefore, he was eligible to transfer the benefit to either his spouse or child if he had completed the request before leaving the military. There is insufficient evidence that shows the applicant submitted a request to transfer education benefits to his family member(s) while in an active status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007304
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). On 16 April 1984, he also completed DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States), wherein it shows he enlisted for MOS 31K, the two-year enlistment option, and the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). In addition, a $30,000 enlistment bonus would not have existed at the time of the applicant's enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007305
His Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), includes a DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/ Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) that shows he enlisted in the RA on 13 October 1981 for a period of 4 years. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents that are prepared for individuals upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. There is no evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007307
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and evidence shows he participated in two campaigns while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 22c of his DD Form 214 to show 1 year, 5 months, and 23 days; b. amending item 30 of his DD Form 214 to read: "Vietnam 8 June 1967 27 March 1968"; c. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 4 April 1966 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007309
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 "x67-xx-xxxx" instead of "x76-xx-xxxx." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.