ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007543
On 16 September 1964, the applicants commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 due to unfitness based on his conviction by civilian court and numerous NJPs. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007544
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military service record to show he completed the Army Pre-Commission Correspondence Course. However, the certificate of completion is not filed in his military service record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007545
BOARD DATE: 25 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007545 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check) completed during the induction process that list the SSN he claims is correct. The evidence of record confirms the applicant provided his correct SSN under which he performed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007546
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's served in Vietnam with an infantry unit as a rifleman and gunner. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge for service on 26 February 1966 * deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007547
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The middle name of "Gene" does not appear on any documents contained in his military records. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007548
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application. On 12 July 1973, his commander recommended approval of his request for discharge and that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 14 August 1973, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007549
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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 | 20120007550
There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence to show he was found medically unfit for military service. In fact, the evidence of record shows the applicant was medically cleared for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The applicant elected to request discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial, he accrued 70 days of lost time (i.e., 2 months and 10 days), and he completed about 10 months of his 2-year enlistment obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007551
The reason shows completion of 20 or more years reserve duty. The notification memoranda specifically state that the board examined the performance portion of her official military record and that selection boards do not record the reason for the selection or nonselection of individual officers. There is no available evidence showing why her records were considered by four promotion boards, or that there was confusion over her promotion eligibility.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007553
The applicant requests, in effect, approval of an exception to policy to transfer his educational benefits to his spouse and daughters under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This 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. The law establishing eligibility to transfer educational benefits was not implemented until July 2009 and required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007555
(Therefore, the RC Soldier's qualifying period of service for the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal begins again from day 1 once the Soldier is released from active duty.) Enlisted Soldiers ordered to active duty for 365 days or more will be awarded the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal if they complete 2 of the 3 years of qualifying service requirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007559
On 28 April 2011, by letter to DFAS, the applicant stated: * She had enclosed the necessary documentation DFAS requested regarding the FSM's death * She had been informed the last retirement payment would be made via direct deposit, and further payments would be terminated due to the FSM's death * She understood she was not entitled to compensation regarding his retirement pay because she was not his dependent * She was designated as his natural insurable interest SBP beneficiary on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007561
The applicant requests to transfer his education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents. The applicant served on active duty from 1 April 1983 to 31 December 2003. The law states only those individual who served on active duty on or after 1 August 2009 are eligible to transfer education benefits under the provisions of the Post 9-11 GI Bill.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007563
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007566
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007566 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. There is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military terms of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007567
On 14 May 1996, the applicant and the FSM were divorced. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement (or during an open-season election prior to his/her divorce), or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007571
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial (separation program number 246) on 10 May 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions character...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007574
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) in connection with his enlistment in the Regular Army wherein he listed his SSN with the numbers as "xxx-x8-xxxx." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007585
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 July 1977 at the age of 17. The records show the applicant was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 19 years old at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007597
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 19 December 1989, he was notified by his immediate commander of the commander's intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for serious misconduct with a general discharge. On 3 January 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007601
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms that based on the Army policy in existence at the time of the applicants RA enlistment an ACASP bonus was not authorized for prior service enlistees. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his record to show he was authorized a prior service bonus of $15,000 in connection with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007602
In part, the article included the following allegations: a. A review of his record shows the GOMOR is filed in the performance section of his AMHRR. c. Documents in the restricted section are those that must be permanently kept to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods; show corrections to other parts of the AMHRR; record investigation reports and appellate actions; and protect the interest of the Soldier and the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007606
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 by deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and adding the: * Army Commendation Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007615
The applicant states he was previously issued a clemency discharge in recognition of satisfactory completion of alternative service pursuant to Presidential Proclamation (PP) Number (No) 4313. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 24 January 1975, under the provisions of PP No 4313, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issued a UD Discharge Certificate. This document confirms the applicant was discharged under the provisions of PP No 4313,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007618
She was a first lieutenant (1LT) in the Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG). The Board obtained an advisory opinion from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and mailed her a copy at her Alaska address. It is an unavoidable fact that some officers considered for promotion will not be selected for promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007622
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or discharge) to show his service in Vietnam as well as the: * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Aircraft Crewmember Badge 2. 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. Based on his Vietnam service he is entitled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007623
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an under honorable conditions discharge (GD). On 17 March 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be discharged in the lowest enlisted grade under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UOTHC discharge. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show he suffered from a mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007625
NGB Policy Memorandum 11-015, subject: Federal Recognition of WOs in the ARNG, dated 14 June 2011, states that ARNG WOs are initially appointed and are also promoted by the State or Territory to which the officer is assigned. As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President. This development process resulted in the delay of the promotions of all ARNG WOs (and probably WOs from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007630
The chlorine caused his eyes to close-up while he was learning to swim and his eyes could have been corrected; b. he volunteered for the service, he needed the service, and he still needs it; and c. his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) shows he was discharged "for the Convenience of the Government." The only record available to the Board was the DD Form 214 provided by the applicant, which was signed by him. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007633
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 19 October 1966 to 4 September 1968 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007635
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 12 September 1983, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army regulation 635-200 and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge. The applicant's request that his discharge be upgraded to an HD was carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support this request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007638
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his record be corrected to show his rank title as sergeant (SGT). There are no orders or other documents in the MPRJ that indicate the applicant held the rank title SGT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007640
It states the SPD code JFS is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, by reason of "Administrative Discharge Conduct Triable by Court-Martial." However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 17 September 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007642
The applicant, through a member of Congress, requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal with 8 oak leaf clusters * a copy of his separation physical examination from 1967 * update of his DA Form 759 (Individual Flight Record Army Aviator) * award of the Silver Star for being injured in a helicopter crash in March 1966 * any other awards he is entitled to 2. The applicant provides: * a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007645
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 14 June 1966, that he completed during his enlistment processing. 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 listed on his Social...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007646
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the records of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage without the member's agreement in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007647
His complete service and/or VA medical records are not available for review with this case. However, he did not provide his VA rating decision and/or medical records pertaining to this disability in his claim. Military retirees who are approved for CRSC must have waived a portion of their military retired pay since CRSC consists of the Military Department returning a portion of the waived retired pay to the military retiree.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007651
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart and two additional bronze service stars for his Korean Service Medal. The applicant submitted a letter from HRC Awards and Decorations Branch informing him that they were unable to verify his entitlement to an award of the Purple Heart for hearing loss because he did not provide official documentation reflecting the hearing loss. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007655
c. The psychiatrist recommended the applicant be administratively separated from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability). The evidence of record shows the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness was proper and administratively correct. However, there is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007660
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show the rank of sergeant (SGT) instead of the rank of private first class (PFC). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he held the rank of PFC at the time of separation and the highest rank he held while on active duty was PFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007671
The FSM's service medical records are not available for review with this case. A further review of the available evidence shows the FSM served during a period that qualifies him for the American Campaign Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. b. adding the following awards to the list of awards in item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55: * Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal * three bronze service stars for wear with the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal * American...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007672
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Her commanders 20 December 2011 memorandum for record indicated that in 2005 the applicant had a debilitating migraine and he subsequently saw that this condition consistently compromise the applicants quality of life, where she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007675
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). b. Subparagraph 4-14 c(2)(c) states personal relationships between members of the Army Reserve, when the relationship primarily exists due to civilian acquaintanceships, are permitted, unless the individuals are on active duty (other than active duty training) or serving as a dual status military technician. The findings that the fraternization was improper are supported by not just the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007677
The unit commander initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), paragraph 6b(3) for unsuitability due to apathy, defective attitude, or inability to expend effort constructively. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007678
On 17 May 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UOTHC discharge. On 25 May 2005, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph Chapter 10, In lieu of Trial by Court-Martial,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007680
The evidence of record shows the applicant received fragment wounds to his left leg and buttocks during a firefight in Vietnam on 13 March 1970. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) 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: * Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 13 March 1970 * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007707
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 19 November 1991, the applicant's unit commander notified him he was initiating action which could result in separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for patterns of misconduct and minor disciplinary infractions: AWOL from 7 to 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007713
This name and SSN are consistent with the name and SSN recorded on several documents in the applicant's service record throughout this period of enlistment. Lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including his DD Form 214 and USAR discharge orders, were correct at the time and there is an insufficient basis to grant him relief in this case. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007715
The applicant provides a: * DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 5 January 2012 * letter to the Veterans Service Officer, Ozark, Alabama CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007716
It states the DD Form 214 provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty (emphasis added), retirement, or discharge. The evidence of record shows he was separated from active duty in the rank/grade of SP4/E-4, and wasn't appointed as an officer until the following year. Therefore, his DD Form 214 is correct and the applicant is not entitled to the requested relief.