ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007915
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 28 April 1987, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense, with either an HD or GD based on testing positive for cocaine on 26 February and 31 March 1987. The evidence of record also confirms the applicant's separation processing was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007917
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 1 December 1933 vice 1 October 1932. The applicant's military records are 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 | 20120007919
The applicant requests award of Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and tension headaches. His request was still disapproved for CRSC for his percentage related to his PTSD (50 percent) and his tension headaches (10 percent). The applicant's service record is void of evidence, and he has not provided sufficient evidence, which shows his tension headaches and PTSD were sustained during combat action or the simulation of war.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007933
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 95C (Corrections Specialist) and his service in Vietnam. His DD Form 214 shows he had completed 1 year, 11 months, and 29 days of total active service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110003811 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007935
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. 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 9 November 1965 through 25 August 1967, b. voiding his previous DD Form 214 and DD Forms 215 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant did not provide any documentation in support of his request. While the available evidence is insufficient for correcting the applicant's records to show award of the Silver Star or the "V" device for his Bronze Star Medal, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for the awards by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007937
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant an honorable or a general discharge for his period of service ending on 4 May 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007938
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with the proper service star. 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: * deleting the entry "SOLDIER SERVED IN OPERATION ENDURING/IRAQI...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007941
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * His entry and separation dates as 13 April 1989 to 18 February 1991 instead of 13 April 1990 to 18 February 1992 * In effect, his service in Southwest Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm 2. With respect to the entry and separation dates, the evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 April 1990 and he was honorably discharged on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007942
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his bonus termination date as December 2009 and payment of the second installment of his non-prior service enlistment bonus that was executed on 11 January 2007 in the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG). On 12 December 2009, his immediate commander recommended his separation from the ILARNG and the Reserve of the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178, chapter 12, by reason of misconduct. Later, he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007944
The applicant requests his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 18 July 1967. His DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Purple Heart. His DA Form 66 contains no entries showing he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007947
Evidence shows the applicant: * was appointed a second lieutenant in the USAR on 10 May 2002 with an MSO date of 9 May 2010 * entered active duty on 6 June 2002 with a 4-year active duty commitment * was discharged on 1 July 2006 * was appointed a captain in the USAR on 30 October 2009 with a DOR of 30 April 2009 3. Since an appointment is a Secretary of Defense action, and hence a Department of Defense (DOD) record/determination, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007948
The applicant states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal was printed on his DD Form 214 twice instead of one being the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant's record shows his service in Vietnam met the time requirements for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214 the two entries shown as the "VCM" (Vietnam Campaign Medal) and adding to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007949
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Combat Service Medal (taken to mean the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)), the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM), and, in effect, the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record that shows he was ever awarded an infantry MOS by orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007953
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an adjustment of his retired pay to reflect active service of 2 years, 10 months, and 4 days. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007954
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007954 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general or an honorable 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 | 20120007955
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) as 54B (Chemical Operations Specialist). There is no evidence he was awarded an MOS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 11 of his DD Form 214 to show 54B1O, Chemical Operations Specialist, 1 year and 9 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007959
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 September 1998 to show he completed 3 months and 13 days of foreign service during this period of service vice none. The applicant states: a. his DD Form 214 confirms his foreign service from 9 September to 22 December 1993 in Southwest Asia (SWA); and b. item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 correctly confirms his SWA service;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007960
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. In the absence of 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 (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007963
On 7 April 2010, the applicants commander notified him of his intent to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, for the commission of a serious offense, based on his testing positive for methamphetamine use. Chapter 14 deals with separation for various types of misconduct, which includes drug abuse, and states individuals identified as drug abusers may be separated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007965
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill benefits to his dependent child Elise under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show he applied to transfer his educational benefits to his eligible family members in a timely manner prior to his effective date of retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007966
Therefore, he is entitled to show the AM with Numeral "29" on his DD Form 214, which signifies he received 29 awards of the AM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 14 September 1965 through 13 September 1968; b. deleting the AM and VSM from his DD Form 214; and c. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * AM with Numeral "29" * AGCM (1st Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007968
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests update of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 August 1982 to reflect her correct rank, military occupational specialty, years of service, decorations, military education and foreign service. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007970
The applicant provides: * ABCMR proceedings * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 9 August 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, there is no basis for granting his request to add the AAM with Oak Leaf Cluster to his DD Form 214. Evidence shows his records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007971
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he is authorized two Bronze Star Medals (BSM's). His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * RVN Campaign Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two bronze service stars * National Defense Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 9. In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 22 August 1966 to 21 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007972
d. The medical official stated that no weapons should be issued to the applicant during the remainder of his military service, the applicant's retention in the service would create additional management problems for the command, and the command could expect the applicant's performance to resemble his past performance. When a commander determines that a Soldier has a physical or mental condition that potentially interferes with assignment to or performance of duty, the commander will refer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007973
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007973 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) with Numeral 3 and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting award of the VSM and OSR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007974
BOARD DATE: 20 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007974 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was awarded the BSM with "V" by his commanding general. Absent any evidence of record corroborating the information contained in the MG's letter provided by the applicant, or showing he was ever awarded the BSM with "V" Device by proper authority while serving on active duty, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support adding a BSM with "V" Device to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007976
The applicant did not provide any evidence. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable discharge or a general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007977
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq from 28 November 2005 to 18 November 2006 and awards of the: * Army Commendation Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award) 2. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Unit deployment orders * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he is entitled to award of two bronze service stars with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007979
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) contains the DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) prepared during her enlistment processing. The evidence of record confirms she served on active duty and was separated under the first name that is listed on her DD Form 4, DD Form 214, and all other documents filed in her AMHRR during the period in question. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007981
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of birth (DOB). During the applicant's induction processing the following documents were completed showing his DOB as 20 November 1947: * Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 10 November 1966 * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), initially dated 18 November 1966 and last dated on 28 September 1967 * DD Form 398 (Statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007982
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he was released from active duty on 31 October 2009. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, and 12304 (orders in support of contingency operations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007986
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal (Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960)). General orders awarded the applicant the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Adding the following to his DD Form 214: * 2 bronze service stars to his previously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007988
The available evidence shows the applicant completed a period of qualifying service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. 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 23 June 1969 through 7 March 1971; b. deleting the entry "VN SERVICE: None" from item 30 of his DD Form 214; c. adding the entry "Indochina - No; Vietnam - No; Korea - Yes"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007994
On 22 August 1980, the unit commander initiated action to separate the applicant for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b, due to frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007995
The regulation states the reason for discharge based on SPD code "JKA" is "Pattern of Misconduct" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b. He was 22 years of age when he enlisted and successfully completed training. There is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military terms of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007996
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of Combat Infantryman Badge. He noted, "Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards) determines the eligibility criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for service in the Republic of Vietnam and requires (1) assignment as an advisor to an infantry type unit of regimental or smaller size and (2) that the individual recommended must have been personally present and under fire while serving in an assigned primary duty as a member of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120007999
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 26 March 1970, he was given an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008001
Following consultation with legal counsel, he 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 was age 20 at the time of enlistment. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120008001 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120008001 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008002
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 12 May 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed a UOTHC discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008004
Special Orders Number 200, issued by the U.S. Army Personnel Center, Fort Dix, NJ, dated 19 July 1959, ordered his release from active duty at Fort Dix, NJ, on 23 July 1959, and returned him to the control of the USAR. The evidence of record clearly shows he was separated at Fort Dix, NJ; therefore, his DD Form 214 is correct and he is not entitled to the requested relief. _________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008006
The applicant had 8 years of service upon her separation from the Selected Reserves so her children were not eligible to receive the benefits; furthermore, she was not eligible to transfer benefits to her children because the law requires Soldiers to be on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible family members. If the applicant had been in the Selected Reserve or on active duty on 1 August 2009, she would have incurred an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008009
It stated Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers mobilized onto active duty under Title 10 are performing "active Federal military service" and are therefore eligible to be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008011
There are no orders for the DFC or PH in the available records. The available records are void of any documents or orders showing the FSM was ever recommended for or awarded the DFC or awarded the PH during his active duty service. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the FSM was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008021
The applicant states: * he was uninformed that education benefits must be transferred to dependents before they reached 23 years of age * his oldest child, his daughter Natasha, reached 23 years of age on 13 January 2012 * he attempted to transfer his benefits to her on 12 April 2012 * Natasha was displayed on the Post-9/11 GI Bill website, yet labeled ineligible * information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill website states dependents can use transferred benefits between 18 and 26 years of age * he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008025
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The behavior for which he was investigated was a direct result of his PTSD. He provides: * Officer Record Brief * Battalion commanders statement * DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice)) * letter from Chief, Behavior Medicine Services * LOR * legal opinion on Article 15 appeal * Medical Statement * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008026
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008026 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he is eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependents. He provides correspondence he received from the VA, dated 26 February 2011, certifying his eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008027
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not include the AAM, GWOTSM, GWOTEM, ICM, AGCM, OSR, or the VUA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 April 2004 the: * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008028
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). On 1 October 2001 while serving in the New York ARNG, the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and deployed to Kuwait/Iraq from 26 February through 31 December 2004. The evidence of record shows the applicant served with the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, in Iraq from 26 February through...