ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007821
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show a valid contract for a $40,000 Army College Fund (ACF) kicker and payment of ACF education benefits. The available evidence partially supports the applicant's request for correction of his record to show a valid contract for a $40,000 ACF kicker and payment of this benefit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by preparing a DA Form 3286-66...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007826
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. In response to the applicant's letter/telephone call of 20 September 1974, a letter, subject: Participation in the Program Established by Presidential Proclamation 4313, 16 September 1974, dated 24 September 1974, shows he was advised: * he was eligible for the program and he was directed to report to Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN on or about 2 October 1974 * upon his reporting, he would be afforded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007828
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007828 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Records show the VA granted the applicant a 100% combined disability rating. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007829
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show he was awarded the Silver Star. The applicant states he was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart while he was in Germany. _______ _ _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 | 20120007830
Service medals and awards are not issued by the ABCMR. His complete military records for his service from 1963 to 1966 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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 March 1963 through 22 February 1966, and b. adding the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) to his two DD Forms 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007832
On 23 January 1981, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007833
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show his characterization of service as honorable and rank at the time of discharge as specialist four, pay grade E-4. Orders D-11-090728, USAR Personnel Center, dated 30 November 1988, discharged the applicant in the rank of private, pay grade E-2, from the USAR Ready Reserve effective 3 December 1988. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected to show his characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007842
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 8 August 1978, she was notified by her immediate commander that action was being initiated to discharge her from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)) with a General Discharge Certificate. On 8 August 1978, she acknowledged the notification of her proposed discharge from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007844
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) or prior policies. The memorandum states that, effective 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007846
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his enlistment date as 19 April 1982 vice 30 January 1986. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows the following entries: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) "1986 01 30" * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) "1992 09 30" * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) "0006 08 01" * Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) "0003 09 10" * Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007848
The applicant states that he was medically retired and was not informed that he had to transfer his GI Bill benefits while on active duty. Individuals had to be serving on active duty at the time benefits were transferred and there is no record of such a transfer being made, of his attempting to make such a transfer, or being given false information by a reliable source about the rules of transferring education benefits. He retired from the Army on 8 January 2011 and there is no record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007850
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests that her Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) benefits be transferred to her U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) contract. On 8 May 2003, she was honorably discharged from the Maine ARNG for transfer to the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007852
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the correct spelling of his last name. The applicant provides: * his Certificate of Birth * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007853
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * United Nations Service Medal * Korean Service Ribbon with one bronze service star * Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation 6. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007854
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under conditions other than honorable * he had no idea he was discharged under dishonorable conditions * if he went to Canada instead of Vietnam he could have received a pardon 3. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicant's discharge. There is no evidence in his record showing he was dishonorably discharged from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007855
The applicant requests removal of unfavorable information from her Official Military Personnel File (currently known as Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)), which includes the: a. General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 20 March 2009; b. DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period ending 3 March 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER); and c. if her request is not favorably considered, as an alternative, she requests that the 150 pages of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007856
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The only official military document available for review is the applicant's DD Form 214, which does not provide any evidence of where the applicant served other than it was overseas. _______ _ ___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 | 20120007857
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) in his military records be changed. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * an incident report, dated 18 January 2004 * a printout from the SSA * social security card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007859
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 after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. It is appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his service from 15 February 1966 through 13 January 1969. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007860
The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon retirement, so he was eligible to transfer to either his spouse or children (if he completed the request before leaving military service). The applicant contends his records should be corrected to allow him, as an exception to policy, to transfer his educational benefits to eligible dependents under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007863
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). In this case, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN. To clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the TIN recorded in his military record and his SSN, it would be appropriate to add an entry to item 30 (Remarks) of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007865
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states that he was unjustly discharged from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) without his acknowledgement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007869
The applicant requests corrections to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), Item 25 (Education and Training Completed) to show the entry, "Single-Rotor Turbine Utility Helicopter (UH) Repair Course, 67N2O, 12 weeks, 1968." Item 27 (Military Education) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he completed 11 weeks of the UH-1 Helicopter Repairman course in MOS 67N2O in 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007870
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show a different social security number (SSN). _______ _ 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 | 20120007871
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an honorable discharge (HD). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant contends his BCD should be upgraded to an HD because he was told his discharge would be upgraded 6 months after his separation for service and indicates his mental problems resulted from service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007872
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 discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007873
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007873 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It appears when the applicant requested a correction to his DD Form 214 he provided a DD Form 214 and award orders with the first two digits as "25" and this discrepancy was not noted. The evidence of record shows at the time the applicant was separated from active duty, on 11 June 1971, he held the MOS of 11B2O, which is correctly shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007875
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the spelling of his last name as "__eu___" instead of "__ue___." He also requests his birthplace and home address be changed to show Gorham, IL instead of Gorhan, IL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007876
The applicant requests correction of his record to show the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. It indicates it was authorized for service in Korea for the period from 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974. b. Paragraph 2-20 that the KDSM is authorized to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007877
Counsel requests that the applicant's records reflect his service and awards for his 1 month of service in Panama. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFEM is authorized for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within a specific geographic area during specified time periods. The DD Form 214 is prepared to reflect information that is in effect on the date of release or discharge from active duty and his records show that he was serving in the LAARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007878
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007879
However, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 February 1980 shows he was discharged on 22 February 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), due to misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with a UOTHC discharge. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. It appears the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007881
Application for VA Education Benefits, dated 30 August 2007, that shows the applicant applied for his Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) educational benefits. The criteria for a service member to be eligible for the transfer of entitlement option requires that he or she be on active duty on 1 August 2009; however our records indicate (the applicant) was discharged from the Army Reserve on 12 April 2003; therefore, he is no longer eligible to apply for the TOE [transfer of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007883
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant acknowledged: a. he was making the request of his own free will and he had not been subjected to any coercion whatsoever by any person; b. he had been advised of the implications that were attached to his request and that by submitting his request he also acknowledged he was guilty of the charges against him or of a lesser-included offense that also provided for the imposition of a bad conduct or a dishonorable discharge; c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007885
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007885 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007889
The applicant requests: * correction of her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 13 February 2006, to show she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for 6 years vice 8 years * Orders Number 09-197-00001, dated 16 July 2009, issued by Headquarters (HQ), 151st Theater Information Operations Group (TIOG), Fort Totten, NY, be revoked 2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in the USAR, on 13 February 2006, for a period of 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007891
On 1 November 2002, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct conviction by civil court. On 1 November 2002, his commander recommended his discharge from the Army in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct conviction by civil court. The evidence of record shows he was advised of the basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007894
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007895
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-6X92" instead of "XXX-XX-7X11." All of the documents and forms in the applicant's record listed his SSN as "XXX-XX-7X11." The available evidence shows the applicant used SSN "XXX-XX-7X11" upon enlistment in the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007898
On 23 October 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _______ _ 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 | 20120007899
This pamphlet shows the 196th Aviation Company, the unit to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 March 1966 through 26 March 1967 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 22, dated 1968 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 27 March 1967 through 17 May 1968 DAGO Number 46, dated 1968 9. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007900
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show medals for his service in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states 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 he served in Vietnam from 7 December 1969 to 18 March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007901
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the appropriate awards and decorations for his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Valorous Unit Award *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007902
He served in Korea from May 1974 to May 1975 and he was honorably released from active duty on 12 September 1975. c. A properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 17 August 1979 under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct (Frequent Involvement in Incidents of a Discreditable Nature with Civil or Military Authorities) in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with an under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007903
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 18 October instead of 18 September. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty at Fort Buchanan, PR, on 30 July 1952.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007904
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. However, his records do contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions at Fort Riley on 8 July 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(1) due to his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007908
A DA Form 8-118 (Medical Board Proceedings), dated 8 March 1967, shows the applicant was initially admitted to Walson Army Hospital, Fort Dix, NJ, on 5 January 1967 and transferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center on 3 February 1967. The regulation provides that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007912
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant served honorably on active duty from 20 November 1967 through 19 November 1969, he completed a combat tour in RVN, attained the rank/grade of specialist four/E-4, and received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007913
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 3 September 1969, for 3 years. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and 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 after 27 August 1940 and for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007914
Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. 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. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...