ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008029
His DD Form 214 shows award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Air Medal * Two overseas service bars * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 7. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008032
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 22 September 1966 through 20 September 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008034
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Criteria for award of the Purple Heart require: * that the wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3. In the absence of any official corroborating evidence, the newspaper article provided by the applicant that states he was hospitalized is insufficient by itself as a basis for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008035
d. The investigating officer recommended considering several administrative actions to be taken against the applicant singly or in combination: * counsel him pursuant to Army Regulation 600-15 (Indebtedness of Military Personnel) * order him into the barracks to alleviate financial obligations * permanently revoke his security clearance * impose a bar to reenlistment on him * process him for removal from the sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 promotion list * place a Letter of Reprimand in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008038
On 18 June 1984, his command preferred court-martial charges against him for one specification of being AWOL from 5 December 1983 to 6 June 1984. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008039
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 April 1973 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 11 April 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008041
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) with the 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, as well as award of the: * Purple Heart * Army Commendation Medal * Air Medal * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Army Good Conduct Medal 2. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008042
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his separation type, from an honorable release from active duty to discharge by reason of medical disability. Orders 181-07, issued by Headquarters, GUARNG, dated 13 June 1990, ordered his release from active duty, not by reason of physical disability, effective 14 August 1990. On 21 November 2011, he petitioned the GUARNG for a review of his discharge, alleging his release...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008044
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008048
On 5 January 1981, the applicants company commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), chapter 14, for misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence shows his misconduct diminished the quality of his service below that meriting an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008050
The evidence of record shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service, and there is no evidence he was subject to any disciplinary or derogatory actions during his period of service. There is no evidence of a commander's disqualification statement pertaining to this medal; therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12 October 1966 through 12 August 1968, and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008051
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his deployment to Iraq from 28 March 2004 to 19 July 2004 * award of the Iraq Campaign Medal 2. d. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008053
The applicant's military records are not available for review. This pamphlet shows the 124th Infantry Regiment was awarded the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for the period 17 October 1944 through 4 July 1945 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 47, dated 1950. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, effective 20 May 1945, based upon award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008056
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 8 December 1982, the separation authority directed the applicant be eliminated from service for personal abuse of drugs and alcohol in accordance with chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 and that he be issued an honorable discharge. The applicants request to change his narrative reason for separation and separation authority based one misconduct offense was carefully considered and there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008057
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He had been AWOL three times and he stated he would do whatever was necessary for him to be discharged. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by upgrading his general, under honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008059
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Cold War Recognition Certificate. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed any further in this Record of Proceedings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008064
Although the applicant provided a VA document that stated he had right knee scars from shrapnel wounds that were "consistent with the hardships of combat service in Vietnam," there is no evidence in his 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. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008065
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states service members qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008066
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: * item 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "00 03 12" indicating 3 months and 12 days of foreign service during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Army Service Ribbon * National Defense Service Medal * item 18 (Remarks): * the entry "INDIVIDUAL COMPLETED PERIOD FOR WHICH ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY FOR PURPOSE OF POST-SERVICE BENEFITS AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008067
The applicant requests correction of the records of her former spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record shows the FSM and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008072
There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, to show he was appointed or promoted to grade E-5. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the: * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart b. the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Thus, he is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal; c. special orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008074
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, or any additional Air Medals. His record is void of any entries or documents corroborating his claim that he was wounded in action in Vietnam or that show he was ever treated for a combat-related wound by medical personnel while serving in the Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008075
The applicant requests the third digit of his social security number (SSN) be corrected to read "4" instead of "8" on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 20 August 1969. His induction orders, dated 6 September 1967, identify him with a military service number and also list his SSN with the third digit as "4." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, stated the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008078
The applicant requests his deployment to Iraq be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty). The applicant provides several service record documents, including: * Copy 1 and Copy 4 of his DD Form 214 * his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * Soldier Deployment History Out-processing Report * Unit deployment orders with personnel roster * Applicant's vaccination record * DD Form 2900 (Post-Deployment Health Re- Assessment * Medical SRP Checklist * DA Form 4700...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008082
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008082 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008088
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence the FSM applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008090
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is nothing in several typical sources that show he was wounded in action or awarded the Purple Heart: * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 does not reflect a combat injury * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not list the Purple Heart * His medical records are not available for review * His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty listing * There are no general orders in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008091
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of item 30 (Remarks) of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "yes" vice "no" for the entry "Korea" to indicate he served in Korea. Since he was serving at the time of the conflict, the applicant desires to have his Korean service indicated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008092
While the original rules established that the Purple Heart would be awarded to individuals killed or wounded as a result of hostile action, the amendment enabled the Secretaries of each department to award the Purple Heart to members of the armed forces who were killed or wounded in action by weapons fire, while directly engaged in armed conflict, other than as the result of an act of an enemy of the United States. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008094
Based upon the applicant's recent conduct, it is his opinion that she does not meet the proceeding Department of the Army policy guidance and therefore should be barred from reenlistment. Her record does not contain her separation packet; however, it does contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 which shows she was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 17 October 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008097
The NCO Professional Development Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981 as announced in Department of the Army General Order 15, dated 10 October 1990. It is awarded to active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG), and USAR Soldiers for successful completion of designated NCO professional development courses. c. Effective 1 August 1981, all active Army, ARNG and USAR Soldiers in an active status are eligible for this award for satisfactory completion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008099
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15 UCMJ) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Paragraph 3-37b(1)(a) of the military justice regulation states, in pertinent part, that the decision whether to file a record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) in the performance section of the Soldier's OMPF rests with the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed. It states applications for removal of an Article 15 from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008102
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 "XX8-XX-XXXX" instead of "XX2-XX-XXXX." His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) identifies him by service number; his SSN does not appear on this form. It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008105
Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance with the issuance of a general discharge under honorable conditions. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 3 May 1983. On 28 March 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his petition for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008106
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his prisoner of war (POW) status and award of the: * Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Philippine Defense Ribbon with one bronze service star * Philippine Presidential Unit Citation 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the POW Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the POW Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008109
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his spouse under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant states he was never informed nor was he aware that the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits had to be transferred while still in service. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008111
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. In order for the applicant to be an eligible RCSBP annuity recipient, the law...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008114
The applicant states he was medically discharged on 1 September 2005 with a disability rating of 0% for his lower back pain/degenerative disc disease. The available evidence, including that held by the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, shows, on 11 August 2005, an informal PEB found the applicant unfit for his back pain and awarded a 0% rating. The evidence of record shows the applicant's case was thoroughly reviewed and carefully considered throughout the physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008115
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 11 April 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008116
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 7 December 1971 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. This pamphlet shows the 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 8 February through 30 April 1971 in Department of the Army GO Number 41, dated 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008117
He was eligible to transfer benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill transferability program because his last day in service was 30 September 2009. b. The evidence of record shows he was honorably retired on 30 September 2009, after completing more than 30 years of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post 9/11 GI...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008120
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008120 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests approval to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. He states the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits were released after he retired on 31 December 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008121
His record contains the following documents that show his last name beginning with "O'C": * DD Form 369 (Police Record Check) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 873 (Certificate or Clearance and/or Security Determination) * Veterans Administration (VA) Form 29-8286 (Servicemen's Group Life Insurance Election) 4. The applicant's last name as shown on his DD Form 4, DD Form 398, DD Form 369, DA Form 873, VA Form 29-8286, certificate of achievement, and all other available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008123
The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. The law requires a member to be in an active status at the time he/she requests the transfer. Those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008125
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008125 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * prior to enactment of the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Army National Guard (ARNG) officers were promoted by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and the Secretary of the Army under the provisions of Title 32, U.S. Code * after the 2011 NDAA, the authority was elevated from the Secretary of the service to the President of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008129
However, nothing in six typical sources shows he was wounded in action or awarded the Purple Heart: * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not reflect a combat injury * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not list the Purple Heart * His complete medical records are not available for review with this case; his separation physical does not reflect a combat injury or wound * His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster. Although he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008133
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 dependents. 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 left service prior to 1 August 2009. e. A Soldier must have no adverse action flag and have an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008134
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008134 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in the procedures for the promotion of WO's that was mandated by the 2011 NDAA that WO's be placed on a scroll and staffed to the President (delegated to the Secretary of Defense) for approval. This development process resulted in the delay of the promotions of all ARNG WO's recommended for promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008141
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed the Airborne Course and the Jungle Operations Training Course. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed ADT during the period 16 September to 19 December 1986 and was issued a DD Form 214 that covers this period of service. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008143
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). * his records do not contain general orders awarding him the Purple Heart * his name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster * a review of the Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 and maintained by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Military Awards Branch failed to reveal Purple Heart...