ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007724
His DA Form 66 shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 13 June 1969 to 9 June 1970 with the 501st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Therefore, 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 adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * CIB * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007732
Letter, dated 18 March 2005, from the HRC, Chief, Office of Promotions, Reserve components, which shows his effective promotion date to LTC was 22 December 2004. c. Memorandum, dated 24 January 2009, he sent to the HRC, requesting a change to his DOR. c. The official informed the applicant he would need to send a DA Form 4187 along with his diplomas to the Professional Development Branch at HRC, and an official in that office would be able to process the request for him. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007734
The applicant, the nephew of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests his uncle be awarding the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). He goes on to state that during World War II there was no requirement for individuals to hold an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS) in order to be awarded the CIB. Therefore, the BSM is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized either badge for service during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007736
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 February 1966, he was discharged under honorable conditions (a general discharge) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 for unsuitability due to apathy, defective attitudes and inability to expend effort constructively. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007737
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and he be transferred to the Retired Reserve or retired by reason of permanent disability. A review of the applicant's official records failed to show any evidence to suggest that the applicant was not deemed medically fit for separation or retention at the time of release from active duty in 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007738
The applicant's OAB agreement signature is dated 12 May 2007; however, in a sworn statement he stated he had actually signed the agreement in July 2008. While eligible individuals must agree in writing to the terms of the OAB before their commissioning date, the applicant, who was commissioned via the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) on 12 May 2007, alleges he was not offered the OAB or presented the bonus agreement until well after he completed the BOLC on 31 January 2008. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007739
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007739 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an adjustment of his Federal recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 28 October 2011 to 8 June 2011. The order states the effective date of promotion in the Reserve of the Army and corresponding date of rank will be the date the Chief, NGB, extends Federal recognition of State promotion. 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007741
The court provides two declarations (with supporting attachments) from: a. Mr. L---- J. G---, the applicant's PEBLO at WRAMC, who stated: * on 27 December 2005, he received the applicant's physical documents, permanent physical profile, and NARSUM * on 15 March 2006, the applicant's case was referred to an informal PEB, as reflected on her DA Form 3947 * on 27 March 2006, the applicant was counseled on the MEB recommendations; specifically, her referral to an informal PEB * the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007742
No other service medical records are available. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence to show the applicant was not properly diagnosed when she was evaluated by the PEB and transferred to the Retired Reserve in 2007, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007743
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show he completed the Army Signal Corps Repair training. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Several records were used as a basis for the preparation of this separation document such as the WD AGO Form 24 (Service Record), WD AGO Form 20 (Qualification Record), and WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007744
In a letter, dated 22 November 2011, he was informed by DFAS that his retired pay record had been corrected. The evidence further shows he immediately requested correction of his retired pay account and that DFAS corrected his retired pay, confirming entitlement to back pay. 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 the correct information regarding his time in service calculations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007745
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that the third digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 9. 2. Accordingly, his records should be corrected to reflect his correct SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN contained in block 3 of his DD Form 214 and entering the SSN that is reflected on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007746
The applicant states she has two additional pieces of information that were not considered in the Board's previous decision: (1) the FSM's Retiree Account Statement (RAS), dated 2 December 2008, showing the FSM's spouse's date of birth (DOB) as 29 March 1957 which is her DOB and (2) the FSM married his new spouse in late August 2009 and he died on 22 July 2010 before he had been married 1 year which makes his new spouse ineligible for SBP benefits. There is nothing in the marital...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007748
d. She is positive the U.S. Army Alaska (USARAL) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) purposely extended her punishment and reprised against her because: * her assignment was curtailed * her nonjudicial punishment (NJP) and her NCOER were held up until her supervisor's court-martial concluded * she was flagged from 15 March 2010 to September 2010 when she was permitted to make a permanent change of station (PCS) move * she received a bar to reenlistment without being counseled, and the bar was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007749
The applicant states, in effect, he went to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and obtained a print-out to support his request to correct his military records to reflect that he enlisted under the wrong SSN. The SSN listed in his military records belongs to his father. Although he provided a print-out from the SSA verifying an individual with the same name that he uses was assigned SSN 5XX-XX-XXXX there is no evidence available to indicate he used this SSN while serving in the RA or USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007752
BOARD DATE: 13 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007752 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying his request to upgrade his discharge to a general discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, an under than honorable conditions discharge was normally furnished an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007753
The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The evidence of record shows: a. DAGO awarded the applicant's unit the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 22 October 1967 to 26 September 1970 and for the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973; (1) however, in the case of duplicate awards covering the same period, only one award will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007754
He contends he was told before his transfer to the USAR that his anniversary CSRB payment would not be affected by his transfer to the USAR to receive a promotion. c. NGB determined, after reviewing the case, that it was likely the applicant was given wrong information during the time of his transfer from the MSARNG to the USAR. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant voluntarily transferred from the MSARNG to the USAR approximately 1 month after completing an agreement for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007755
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) 4. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007756
The applicant requests adjustment of the date he was transferred to the Retired Reserve so he can transfer educational benefits under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his family members. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer education benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. However, as the applicant had been in the Selected Reserve (in the ARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007758
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 1 November 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007759
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of separation as 23 October 1948. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 7 of his WD AGO Form 53 a separation date of 23 October 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007760
The applicant states she enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG) on 15 January 2009 with an enlistment bonus. Based on this information the Bonus Addendum existed in iPERMS or another database in 2009. c. The second bonus payment is due and, unfortunately, the Bonus Addendum is missing from iPERMS. Her bonus addendum was obviously seen on 20 August 2009 in order for her BCN to be validated and for her to receive her first bonus payment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007767
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, Vietnam Service Medal, and any other awards he is authorized. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, required that throughout a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal the enlisted person must have had all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings and no convictions by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007769
BOARD DATE: 8 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007769 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His record is void of documentation showing he was authorized to accept and wear the Ecuadorian Parachutist Badge. Appendix D (Foreign Badges) of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) lists foreign badges authorized for acceptance and wear on the Army uniform.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007771
The applicant in this case had more than 20 years of service upon his retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer the benefit because the law requires Soldiers to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible family members. If the applicant had been in the service on or after 1 August 2009 he would not have incurred an additional service obligation but he was ineligible because he left the service prior to 1 August 2009. e. A Soldier must have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007772
c. Enlisted Soldiers must have been on active duty in the Regular Army and met all eligibility requirements for retirement for length of service for a 20-year retirement as prescribed in Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 12, except where modified by that message. MILPER Message Number 12-329, issued on 16 October 2012, stated: a. TERA was applicable to Soldiers with established Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), involuntary separation date from active duty of 30 September 2018 or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007774
The applicant states his RVN service is not documented on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains guidance for the RVN Campaign Medal and states it is awarded for service in the RVN for 6 months during the period between 1 March 1961 and 28 March 1973. 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 as follows: * adding award of the RVN Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007777
The evidence of record shows the applicants separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. The evidence the applicant submitted shows the medical conditions he suffered from as of that date in 2005; it provides no evidence related to the applicants medical fitness for duty at the time of his discharge. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence submitted by the applicant showing any error or injustice in his discharge processing, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007778
d. The only medical record that is available for the date of the reported IED incident is a record that shows the applicant was treated for a cold, and this record is dated 3 November 2004. e. On 12 December 2004 and again on 24 January 2005, he was treated for LBP. On behalf of the applicant, counsel requests correction of the applicant's record to show he was medically unfit for duty, granted a physical disability retirement, and retroactive pay. The record does not contain any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007779
A Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination) and a Standard Form 89 (Report of Medical History) completed at the time of his release from active duty do not show he was wounded as a result of enemy action. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Although the RVN Gallantry Cross orders indicate he was wounded, his service record is void of evidence that he was wounded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007780
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 September 1976 to show in: * item 9e (Character of Service) the entry "Honorable" instead of "NA" * item 21 (Time Lost) the entry "None" instead of "NA" 2. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-100 (Personnel Separations Officer Personnel), paragraph 1-5, stated that normally an officer's service was characterized as honorable when the officer was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007781
The applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal from 20 September 1967 to 22 May 1969. a. e. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), based on the available evidence it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal and correct his DD Form 214 to show the award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007783
In addition, governing regulations require that Army Guidance Counselors verify and counsel applicants on their eligibility for the options they agreed to prior to their departing for active duty. In doing so, the applicant's military records should be corrected to show that Paragraph 2 (Associated Options) of the applicant's Statement for Enlistment, U.S. Enlistment Program, dated 8 April 2004, was amended to include the sentence "If a student loan is accepted by the official processing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007784
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicants 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 | 20120007785
He submits an Army buddy statement, dated 26 September 2011, from a fellow Soldier at the time in question who attests: * He served with the applicant in Vietnam from February 1968 to February 1969 * They were in the same company and platoon for the entire year * He (fellow Soldier) received the CIB * Their company performed numerous combat assaults in Vietnam * The applicant spent well over 300 days in the field/jungle during their tour * The applicant earned the CIB within the first 4 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007786
All of the documents contained in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), that includes the applicant's DOB lists his DOB as 13 April 1937. The applicant contends his military record should be corrected to show his correct DOB as 13 April 1938. The available evidence of record shows he served using the DOB of 13 April 1937.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007790
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, there is no evidence of record that indicates he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB during his active duty service. Notwithstanding his sincerity and the apparent issuance of the CIB (1st Award) to him by TACOM, in the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was personally present with a qualifying infantry unit when it was engaged in active ground...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007793
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 10-329, dated 17 December 2010, announced the policy, criteria, and zones of consideration for the Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) MAJ APL Competitive Category Promotion Selection Board. The promotion board will utilize the My Board File (MBF) application which is comprised of the official photograph, officer record brief, and documents from the performance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007795
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007795 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 7 October 2009, ALARNG Orders 280-521 were published amending ALARNG Orders 147-517 discharging the applicant from the Army National Guard and as a Reserve of the Army. Revoking ALARNG Orders 280-521, dated 7 October 2009, thereby allowing ALARNG Orders 147-507 to stand showing that she was, in fact, discharged from the ALARNG and assigned to the USAR Control Group...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007796
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not reflect the 4 years he was on active duty at the USUHS between July 1993 and May 1997. He states he does not understand why he cannot get a DD Form 214 showing his time at USUHS as active duty service since he fully intends to complete 20 years of active Federal service and feels the time should be credited to him the same as it would for an officer with 20 years of military service. As a result, the years of service at USUHS as a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007798
His service record doesn't indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record does not indicate the actions taken in the applicant's case were in error or unjust. Therefore, there is no basis for granting his request for an upgrade of his discharge from undesirable to an honorable or general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007800
There is no evidence in his service personnel records showing he was wounded and received medical treatment during his period of service in Vietnam. The evidence of record also shows he participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam; therefore, he is eligible for award of two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007806
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007806 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It is appropriate to correct the records to show the correct spelling of his name on all three set of orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by entering the proper spelling of the applicant's last name, as shown on his DD Form 214, on Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division Special Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007807
(1) It shows he acknowledged (in part) that he: * was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry, 36th Infantry Division, TXARNG * had 6 or more years and not more than 12 years of ARNG commissioned service * would continue to serve in AOC 11A for a period of 3 years * would serve satisfactorily for the entire period (2) It also shows: * the applicant signed and dated the document on 29 October 2008 * a service representative signed and dated the document on * 29 January 2008 * a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007811
The imposing commander found the applicant guilty of the charges and imposed a reduction to SGT/E-5, suspended for 180 days. The DA Form 2627-2, dated 30 March 2010, as provided by the applicant, indicates the imposing commander requested remission of the applicant's NJP. This regulation states that the decision to file the NJP in the performance or restricted section of the OMPF will be determined by the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007815
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007818
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, on 23 October 1981, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. He contends it has been 30 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007820
A review of the evidence provided by the applicant and the evidence contained in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) fails to show that the applicant had losses of ADLs, which are dressing, bathing, toileting, eating, continence, and transferring for 30 or more days within 730 days of the traumatic event of 30 March 2006. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. Additionally, there is no...