ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001066
The applicant requests correction of the Guard annex of his enlistment contract to reflect he enlisted for 36 months of active duty and a $30,000.00 enlistment bonus. He enlisted in the RA on 30 July 2008 for a period of 3 years under the Active First Enlistment Option in which he agreed to serve 3 years of active duty and 5 years in the RC in return for a $30,000.00 enlistment bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001067
He further states if the Board grants his request to correct this injustice, he would be able to receive his 20-year letter in August 2012. The recording of retirement points must be corresponding to the performance of participation. The evidence of record shows that during RYE 13 August 2007 the applicant earned 45 creditable retirement points, 5 points short of earning the minimum 50 points necessary to be credited with a qualifying year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001068
The separation authority approved the chain of command's recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be: * reduced to the lowest enlisted grade * discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct * issued an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate 9. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 5 June 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001074
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during the FSM's tenure with 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry, this unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 8 May 1969 to 13 August 1969 based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974. The FSM's unit was also awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the same period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001078
The available evidence from his military records shows the applicant's middle name was listed as "Txxxxx." This is the only middle name used in his available military records. However, a copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in his official military personnel file to show the middle name he now uses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001082
His DA Form 2 (Personnel Qualification Record), dated 15 January 1979, also lists his rank title as SP5 in item 9 (Grade). As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active service from 22 August 1975 through 21 August 1978, and add this award to his DD Form 214. 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 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001083
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "0XX-3X-9XXX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry from his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN shown on his social...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001087
The applicant provides: * DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the periods ending 29 January 1967, 9 January 1971, and 19 November 1975 * VA application for compensation or pension * VA medical records * VA rating decision * Standard Form (SF) 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 24 July 1975 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001088
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant served in the ROK during a qualifying period. 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 27 October 1972 to 24 October 1975 and b. adding award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001089
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 Active Duty) to show the correct spelling of his last name. The evidence of record clearly shows the correct spelling of the applicant's last name as "-----g---."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001096
The applicant requests his unit be changed to Company C, 776th Amphibious Tank Battalion on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001097
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and a second award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001098
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon for each credited campaign, to include the Vietnam Service Medal. The entries in item 40 of the applicant's DA Form 20 and the Vietnam casualty roster which show he was wounded on 11 August 1968 and on 12 April 1969 in Vietnam are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to add two awards of the Purple Heart to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001106
The applicant states: * he had prior enlisted service in the Army National Guard (ARNG) * he was appointed a second lieutenant (2LT) in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 20 November 2007 * he was not slotted to attend his Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) until 16 March 2009 and given a class date of 21 August 2010 * he deployed to Iraq as a Department of the Army Civilian (DAC) * he attended BOLC from 21 March through 20 July 2011 * he was promoted to 1LT on 20 July 2011 3. The following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001107
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to change his "Bronze Star Medal (BSM)" to "BSM with "V" Device. There is no evidence of record showing he was awarded the BSM with "V" Device. Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence to support granting his requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001111
The SJA representative's statement indicates in addition to the applicant's court-martial conviction on 18 September 1969 and the NJP that he received on 26 January 1970, he had also received NJP on 8 October 1968 for one specification of being AWOL. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001114
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001114 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicants correct specialty number was "43J4O" and the correct title for that MOS was "Textile Foreman."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001118
He also acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were approved, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 6 and 7 September 1973, his chain of command, including his immediate, intermediate, and senior commanders, recommended approval of the discharge with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001119
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001119 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge 13. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offense for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001120
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's records to show his name as Del Valle-Lebron, F____ instead of Lebron, F____ D. 2. The FSM'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 | 20120001121
On 23 April 2010, by letter, DFAS officials notified the applicant's former spouse that her application for payment of a portion of the applicant's retired pay under the Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act was received but could not be approved because the court order she provided did not provide sufficient information to calculate the amount of retired pay. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001122
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 any medals or awards to which he is entitled for his participation in support of Operation Just Cause in Panama with Company B, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, such as the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Combat Patch * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Army Superior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001123
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his entitlement to retired pay and associated benefits at age 60. On 2 June 1970, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and he served until he was discharged on 10 September 1972. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), paragraph 2-1a, states that to be eligible for retired pay an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001124
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his records should show that he served in the Infantry and he desires to be awarded the Infantry Shoulder Cord and to have it recorded in his records. He completed basic training at Fort Carson, Colorado and advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Gordon, Georgia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001130
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. The specific dates of his service in Korea are not shown. There is no evidence in the applicant's available records and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001135
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * His foreign service in Kosovo from April through November 2002 * His foreign service in Iraq from February 2004 through February 2005 * Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * Second award of the National Defense Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001136
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001140
The applicant requests: a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the Purple Heart with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Army Valorous Unit Award, and any other awards to which he may be entitled; b. correction of the spelling of his last name in his Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device orders;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001142
His record contains some personnel, medical, and other documents that mostly listed his service number; however, when his SSN is listed it is shown as "xxx-xx-xxx9." It appears an administrative error occurred when his DD Form 214 was prepared that lists his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx4," which is the only document in his available record with such an SSN. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001144
The applicant refers to a medical record but provides no documentary evidence in support of his request. On 22 June 2010, the Army Discharge Review Board, after carefully considering the applicants military record and all other available evidence, determined the applicants discharge was proper and equitable and it voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record confirms the applicants separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001147
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 includes an entry showing he was assigned to duty MOS 64B2O with the 134th Quartermaster Company effective 22 March 1970. Three typewritten entries subsequent to the lined-through entry show he was assigned to the 134th and 514th Quartermaster Companies in duty MOS 94B2O with principal duty as a cook. The applicant's record shows he held primary MOS 64B2O, and, based on a lined-through entry on his DA Form 20, it appears there may have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001148
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the FSM's records to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing orders and a DA Form 4980-10 (Purple Heart Certificate) awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations on 19 May 1945; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001149
GOs awarded him the BSM (2nd Award) and the AM (13th Award); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards. The evidence of record shows he participated in five campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show one silver service star affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001152
It states assignment to the Retired Reserve is authorized for Soldiers who request transfer and are medically disqualified, not as a result of own misconduct, for retention in an active status or entry on active duty regardless of the total years of service completed. The PEB reviewed his case as a non-duty related condition (as determined by the USAR) and the PEB could only determine whether he was fit or unfit for retention. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001155
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001157
The applicant states: * he is unfairly being denied an important earned benefit based on what turned out to be a computer "discrepancy" issue in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) * the Board declined to note the crucial point that the "data overlap" in DEERS did not allow the on-line system to complete the transfer of benefits * he questions whether the Board contacted the DEERS customer service representative who advised him of the computer issue or if a forensic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001158
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the narrative reason for separation from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He claims he entered service in the delayed entry/enlistment program (DEP) on 20 August 1991 which would give him 2 years of military service. On 5 August 1993, the applicant submitted a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting immediate separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001160
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). After this surgery, his doctor told him he would be assigned to a medical holding company pending a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and he would be medically retired due to the condition of having a very high recurrence rate of the tumor. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001163
The applicant provides: * DVA documentation and medical records * Service medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. He provided DVA medical documentation, dated September 1954, that states he reported in January 1954 he was boxing in Korea and suffered a brain concussion and possible brain hemorrhage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001165
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 24 August 1965, he was authorized hazardous duty pay (parachute) in MOS 11E (Armor Crewman) effective 27 July 1965. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120001165 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001166
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record during the period of his Regular Army service clearly does not support his request. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120001166 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120001166 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001171
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in two campaigns during 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 the SSN listed in item 3 of his DD Form 214 and adding the SSN as it is listed on Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001184
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * he served with the 82d Airborne Division 2. The evidence of record is void of orders showing the applicant was awarded the ARCOM or AAM. However, the evidence clearly shows his last duty assignment was with Company A, 2d Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001187
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 or 3 bronze service stars * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * All unit awards or decorations awarded to his unit 2. The applicant provides: * DD Forms 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001188
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-X4-XXX9" instead of "XXX-X3-XXX0." His service personnel records show SSN "XXX-X3-XXX0." However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-X3-XXX0" was used when he enlisted in the RA in 1974 and when he was discharged in 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001191
Chapter 8 of this regulation states a commissioned officer must complete the required minimum years of promotion service prior to being considered for promotion and FEDREC Federal in the higher grade. Army Regulation 135-100, paragraph 3-12, provides for appointment grade and date of rank for Reserve Judge Advocate officers. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant executed an oath of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001193
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged with an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows an EPSBD was convened within the applicant's first 6 months of active service and found the applicant's condition (chronic back pain) medically disqualifying under procurement medical fitness standards. The evidence of record also shows that prior to the applicant completing 180 days of active service the separation authority directed the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001197
The available record does not contain the separation processing documentation but does indicate that he requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was awarded several medals, including a Combat Action Badge, for service in the Middle East but does not record his period of foreign service or the country of that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001198
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect that he completed his initial entry training and was awarded the primary specialty of a Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge reflects that his primary specialty was that of an 09B1O Trainee, unassigned and he was still assigned to a training unit. The applicant has failed to show, through the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001199
The applicant requests placement on the Retired List in the rank of first sergeant (1SG) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as 1SG instead of master sergeant (MSG). It states that Item 4a of the DD Form 214 will reflect the active duty rank the Soldier held at the time of his/her separation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...