ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008146
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the third digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) as "7." The evidence confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under an SSN using the third digit of his SSN as "7" as listed on the DD Form 398 and DA Form 2-1, as corroborated and confirmed by the SSN card provided by the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008147
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Military Personnel Message (MILPER) Number 99-100 authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as a one-time exception to Department of Defense and Service policy, for qualifying service in support of Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guard in the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina. MILPER 99-100 authorized awarding both the Armed Forces Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008148
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The letter of support provided by the applicant states the applicant was aboard LST 577 when it was torpedoed, but the letter does not state what type, or if the applicant received any injuries.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008149
On 1 November 2004, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was diagnosed as having the medically-unacceptable condition of Crohn's Disease. On 5 November 2004, an informal PEB convened and found the applicant's condition prevented him from performing the duties required of his grade and military specialty and determined he was physically unfit due to Crohn's disease...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008150
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, or 12304 (orders in support of contingency operations, i.e., mobilization), and must have received an honorable discharge at the conclusion of active service. The applicant had nearly 24 years of service upon retirement, no additional service requirement, no evidence of any adverse action, and she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008154
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) as "1" vice "3." The applicant provides his DD Form 214. With respect to the correction of his DD Form 214 to show his RE Code as "1," the evidence of record confirms the RE code was not applicable and the entry should be NA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008155
The applicant's submissions included: a. a Purple Heart Certificate for wounds he sustained in action on 20 April 1968 and b. a DA Form 8-275-2 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet) showing: * he was wounded as a result of hostile action on 15 May 1968 * he underwent surgery on 15 and 19 May 1968 * no Purple Heart was awarded by the initial hospital facility * he was transferred to the U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Zama, Japan DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008158
The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 4 March 1969. He served in MOS 11B assigned to Company A, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, in Vietnam from 19 August 1969 to 6 March 1970. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008160
On 13 November 1967, he reenlisted in Bueren, Germany for a period of 3 years and his present duty assignment. A review of his official record shows he received a "Good" efficiency rating during the period 1 July - 27 November 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 dated 12 November 1970 * Adding the awards of the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008161
Item 9 (DOB) of his DD Form 214 shows "May" as his birth month. The applicant's birth month is shown as "April" on at least four documents in his military record. It would be appropriate at this time to correct this error by amending item 9 of his DD Form 214 to show his birth month as "April."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008164
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend item 32 of his DD Form 214 to show he served in Lebanon from on or about August to October 1958.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008166
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although he provides a birth certificate confirming his first name is "Cxxxxxx," he states he enlisted using the first name of "Lxxx," and his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the first name of "Lxxx." _______ _ 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 | 20120008171
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states his existing DD Form 214 does not show his service in Saudi Arabia. The applicant's military personnel record is not available for the Board's review; however, the DD Form 214 he provides along with an extract of the Gulf War Participants Roster are sufficient to complete his request for correction of his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008172
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 4 March 1987, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and after being advised of the basis of the contemplated trial by court-martial and the maximum permissible punishment under the UCMJ, of the possible effects of a discharge under other than honorable conditions, and of the rights and procedures available to him, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008173
The applicant states: * he found medical records showing he received two wounds while in the Republic of Vietnam * he wants the award for himself, his family, and grandchildren 3. Although the applicant provides medical records showing he received a fragment wound and notwithstanding his sincerity, his service record is void of any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008174
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) listed in her military record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted, served, and was separated under the SSN XXX-XX-XX5X, as is listed in her DA Form 2 and DA Form 2-1. Therefore, the SSN listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008175
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008178
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. 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 5 May 1969 through 4 May 1971; b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars from his DD Form 214; and c. adding to his DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008179
The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. The applicant served on active duty from 16 July 1982...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008182
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 April 2008 to show his foreign service in Kuwait, Iraq, and Panama. However, based on the above recommended correction and the fact that his records show he was authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal, it would be appropriate to add to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the statement, "SERVICE IN KUWAIT and IRAQ FROM 19 NOVEMBER 2002 - 12 JULY 2003." As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008183
His rater entered the following bullet comments: "unreliable Soldier who consistently failed to perform"; "misleadingly accused Soldier of an offense by withholding pertinent information, resulting in an unnecessary investigation of incriminated Soldier"; and "repeatedly failed to report for duty." Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions regarding an applicant's request for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008184
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his pay grade as E-5. The applicant states he should have been awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008187
The applicant requests amendment of his reentry eligibility (RE) code of 3 to an RE code of 1. According to the SPD/RE Code Cross-Reference Table, the appropriate RE code for the SPD code of "MCF" is an RE code of 3. These individuals can best advise a former service member of the needs of the military at the time and may process enlistment waivers for the applicant's RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008189
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 4 May 2006, the applicants unit commander advised the applicant that he was initiating action to separate the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct, with a general discharge. The evidence of record shows that on 4 May 2006 the applicant's unit commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008191
However, the available evidence includes a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that contains the authority and reason for the applicants discharge. The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 30 August 1999 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of court-martial, with issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge after completing a total of 5 months and 25 days of active service with 156 days of lost...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008193
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008193 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 72E (Tactical Telecommunications Center Operator) in item 16a (Primary Specialty Number and Title). The applicant's military records, with the exception of his DD Form 214, are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008194
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and retirement orders. Items 4a and 4b of the DD Form 214 show the active duty rank and pay grade at time of the Soldier's separation. _______ _ __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 | 20120008195
On 19 March 2012, the Education Services Officer, IARNG, notified the applicant: a. that his request for an exception to policy concerning his CSRB was disapproved; and b. that the $10,000 CSRB that he received would be recouped. All Army Activities (ALARACT) Message 007/2008, date/time group 182327Z January 2008: a. provided policy guidance for implementing new CSRB for ARNG officers; b. stated the purpose of the policy was to retain qualified commissioned officers who possessed critical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008196
The applicant states: * he was involuntarily activated from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for Operations Desert Shield/Storm * he served on active duty from 31 January 1991 to 9 March 1991 in direct support of combat operations, to be deployed to the Theater of operations * he served more than 30 consecutive days on active duty; therefore, he met the eligibility criteria for award of the AFRM, NDSM, and SWASM 3. With respect to the SWASM, the evidence of record does not show he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008198
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008198 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and independent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008211
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant was redesignated as the Army Commendation Medal by Department of the Army General Orders 10, dated 31 March 1960. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008212
There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. Although he was age 17 when he enlisted, he successfully completed training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008213
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Air Medal (21st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with bronze star 2. Therefore, he is entitled to two bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these service stars. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008216
The applicant provides: * active duty orders * FSM's DD Form 214 * death certificate * leave and earnings statements (LES's) * Leave Master Log * police report * letter from a Member of Congress, dated 17 August 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence which shows the FSM was on active duty after 9 February 2012. In summary, he states: * corrections still need to be made to the FSM's DD Form 214 * a formal LOD investigation or an informal LOD investigation needs to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008220
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The Purple Heart requires: * the wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3. There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008222
There is nothing in multiple typical source documents to confirm he was wounded in action and/or treated for a combat injury/wound: * Item 38 (Record of Assignment) of his DA Form 20 does not show he was in a patient status * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 does not show a combat wound/injury * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the PH * His records do not contain GO authorizing him award of the PH * His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008223
The applicant states: * He was recently informed that he does not qualify for U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) retirement benefits * He was placed in the Retired Reserve in July 1988 after 11 years of active service and 1 year of Reserve service * He was discharged from the USAR due to a medical disqualification and he was initially honorably discharged * He petitioned this Board and his orders were amended to transfer him to the Retired Reserve * He is now being told by officials at the U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008228
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective 8 April 1968 to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-6734." Letter Orders Number 03-1117489 discharging the applicant from the USAR on 20 April 1972 show the same SSN as that shown on his DA Form 41. 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 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008235
On 31 May 1972, the applicant was discharged accordingly. On 5 December 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of the applicants military record and all other available evidence, determined the applicants discharge was proper and equitable, and voted unanimously to deny the applicants request to upgrade his discharge. The applicants request to upgrade his UD and to correct his record to show he was only AWOL from 1 April to 11 November 1969 has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008237
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 19 November 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008238
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008238 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 17 August 1973, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, and Absence Without Leave or Desertion)) for prolonged AWOL - unauthorized absence in excess of 1 year. On 4 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008243
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show all of his awards. 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 Kuwait Liberation Medal; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia and the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Kuwait.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008250
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the French Fourragere and all other authorized awards. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing orders awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 7 December 1942 to 11 October 1945 (Standard Name Line: PFC 327th Glider...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008258
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Somalia and authorization to wear the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and shoulder sleeve insignia/former war time service (SSI/FWTS). The evidence of record confirms a Continuation Sheet to the applicant's DD Form 214 was prepared. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008259
The applicant requests correction of his identification (ID) card to show the permanent rank of sergeant (SGT) and his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation Armed Forces of the United States) to show in: * Item 3 (Grade-Rate-Rank) the permanent rank of SGT * Item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) the entry Company G, 7th Cavalry Regiment 2. Item 3 of the DD Form 214 shows the grade held at the time of separation. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008262
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008262 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, his Date of Rank (DOR) to the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSG) be adjusted to show he was promoted on 1 May 2012. His record shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 21 April 2008 in the rank of specialist/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008263
Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for 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. On 26 January 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge was carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008264
The applicant requests to change the character of service of his discharge from uncharacterized to honorable. The applicant's commander informed him he was initiating action to separate him for a personality disorder and that he was recommending an uncharacterized discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 states the narrative reason for separation for Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 is "personality disorder."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008265
The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was honorably discharged on 23 December 2010, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of a condition, not a disability. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was diagnosed with a depressive disorder, a condition not amounting to disability that interfered with his ability to perform his military duties. An RE code of "3" is the correct code for Soldiers separated by reason of condition, not a disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008266
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The applicant states he was 18 years old when he entered basic training at Fort McClellan, AL. Records show the applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his offenses. An under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under chapter 10.