ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008270
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS, he was assigned to a qualifying infantry unit in Vietnam, and he performed the duties of a grenadier. In addition, the evidence of record fails to show the applicant was awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008275
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). By regulation, in order to be awarded the CIB there must be evidence that an individual held and served in an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008277
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) and item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record confirms the applicant provided his correct SSN at the time of enlistment as evidenced by the DD Form 398 and DD Form 1584 completed during his enlistment processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008278
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He was again transferred to Fort Riley to serve his confinement and was subsequently assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008282
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service; and d. for those individuals who have an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010, no additional service is required. There is insufficient evidence that shows the applicant submitted a request to transfer educational benefits to her family members while in an active status. The applicant contends that she is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008283
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his rank as sergeant (SGT) instead of specialist five (SP5). Special Orders Number 144, issued by Headquarters, III Corps, Fort Hood, dated 9 June 1971, released him from active duty (REFRAD), effective 17 June 1971, and transferred him to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his remaining service obligation. _______ _ X ______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008288
The applicant provides: * ALARACT Message 021/2008, dated 5 February 2008 * Orders 112-0439, issued by U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison Command, Fort Knox, Fort Knox, KY, dated 22 April 2010 * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), Request for Intra-Group Reassignment, dated 25 May 2010 * Lease Agreement, dated 1 June 2010 * Orders 06-023, issued by Headquarters, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC, dated 23 June 2010 * Memorandum for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008289
The applicant requests removal of unfavorable information from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), which includes the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) dated 16 October 2007 and the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 14 April 2007 through 13 April 2008 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER). i. in Part Vc (Potential for Promotion Narrative), the rater stated: Lapses of sound judgment and making correct decisions affects his potential...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008290
He received a hardship discharge on 17 December 2004 and he was allowed to reenter the military 18 months later without any issues. His record shows that since his reenlistment, he: a. has been awarded: * two Army Good Conduct Medals * two Army Achievement Medals * four Army Commendation Medals b. has completed the following courses: * Medical Logistics Specialist Course * Warrior Leader Course * Basic Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Course * Tactical Battle Command Battle Staff Operations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008291
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he was granted authorization to ship his household goods prior to the issuance of his discharge orders. The applicant's discharge orders clearly authorized him to move his family and to ship his personal property. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was provided a "prior to issuance of orders" advice on or before 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008292
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his effective date for promotion to captain, pay grade O-3 as 20 November 2010. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his effective date for promotion to captain, pay grade O-3 as 20 November 2010 because of the time it took to evaluate his service for constructive credit as an MS officer. In addition, since he was not appointed as an MS officer until 21 January 2011, it does not appear...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008293
The applicant requests her record be corrected to show she was placed on the U.S. Army Commissioned List for August 2010 instead of 10 June 2011 (the date of her current commission). She ultimately decided to graduate from college on 13 August 2010 in lieu of waiting until she completed the ROTC requirements for MS 402. g. On 2 September 2010, she submitted a second CI requesting the PMS honor the letter from the APMS which stated that a battle analysis was the only requirement she needed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008295
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of 3 Army Commendation Medals * award of the Iraq Campaign Medal * his foreign service in Iraq 2. The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 to 31 December 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008296
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. As a result of his misconduct, he had serious doubts about his ability to continue serving as a noncommissioned officer in the United States Army. (5) In conclusion, he requested that the imposing authority personally review the facts of the case and evidence presented in making his decision, and that he rescind the GOMOR, or in the alternative, choose to have it locally filed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008298
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he was awarded the: * Bronze Star Medal under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, dated 4 February 1944 * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp * Combat Medical Badge 2. He states he was never awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, or Combat Medical Badge for his service as a medic while assigned to Headquarters,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008299
The applicant states he is entitled to the Parachutist Badge with three bronze service stars, for three combat jumps he performed with the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, and the French Fourragere. Item 29 (Decorations and Citations) of his WD AGO Form 53-98 does not indicate he was awarded the Parachutist Badge or the French Fourragere; however, it does show he was awarded the following awards during his period of active military service: * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008301
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of his DD Form 214 shows his MOS as 76Y (Unit and Organization Supply Specialist).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008314
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable. 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 applicant's failure to timely file. His record also contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008317
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 (First Award) for the period 12 July 1965 to 29 November 1966; b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and c. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008318
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Certificate of Live Birth * Self-authored Statement * DD Forms 214 issued on 23 June 1952 and 23 April 1955 * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) and Honorable Discharge Certificate issued on 24 July 1945 * FSM Personal Information Listing * Certificate of Death (2 pages) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008319
The applicant requests: a. award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for his first period of active duty from 1959 to 1962; and b. award of marksmanship qualification badges for the M-1, M-14, and M-16 rifles, M-60 machine gun, M-79 grenade launcher, and .45 caliber pistol. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008323
A review of his official record shows no evidence of the applicant being wounded or being treated for any such wounds or injuries. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was wounded in Vietnam is not in doubt, there is no evidence of record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action, that he required treatment by medical personnel, and that such medical treatment was made a matter of official record. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008324
The DD Form 214 issued at that time does not show he was awarded the BSM. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was awarded the BSM. _______ _ 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 | 20120008325
The applicant provides copies of: * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 27 April 2011 * DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, (Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated in June 2011 * Memorandum for Record, appeal of Article 15, dated 16 June 2011 * DA Form 2823, dated 16 June 2011 * Memorandum for Record, Assumption of Command, dated 22 June 2011 * DA Form 2627-2 (Record of Supplementary Action Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 30 June 2011 * Memorandum, Request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008331
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 20 January 1981, the separation authority, a major general, approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to private (PV1)/E-1. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008333
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The applicant's record contains the following DA Forms 268 showing: a. on 29 June 1971 while assigned to Fort Gordon, GA, he was pending disciplinary action for being AWOL from 8 January through 15 June 1971; b. on 28 September 1971, an AWOL charge was dropped (no reason shown) and the applicant was reassigned to Fort Dix for ultimate assignment to the U.S. Army Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008340
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AC97-10017, on 19 November 1997. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008343
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge. However, his record contains and he submitted a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in pay grade E-1 on 10 November 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008345
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) he received on 30 January 2008 from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant's request to transfer the DA Form 2627 from the performance to the restricted section of his OMPF or to remove it completely was carefully considered. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008347
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 applicant's failure to timely file. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008349
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008353
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 26 September 1963 to show his: * social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-6874" (a completely different number) instead of "XXX-XX-2376" * date of birth (DOB) as "18 July XXXX" instead of "20 July XXXX" 2. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) identified him by his Service Number; it did not list his SSN. The evidence of record shows upon his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008354
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 "XXX-XX-7XXX" instead of "XXX-XX-2XXX." The documents contained within his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket) identify him by one of three numbers: his service number; SSN "XXX-XX-7XXX" (the requested SSN); or SSN "XXX-XX-2XXX" (the contested SSN). It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008357
The following general orders (GO) published by Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division awarded the applicant the following awards as indicated: * GO Number 7566, dated 26 August 1968, awarded him the BSM with "V" Device for heroism in Vietnam on 24 June 1968 * GO Number 8191, dated 9 September 1968, awarded him BSM with "V" Device for heroism in Vietnam on 12 and 13 August 1968 * GO Number 2550, dated 5 March 1969, awarded him the BSM (2nd OLC) for meritorious service in Vietnam for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008359
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As such, there is insufficient evidence to support awarding him the Korea Defense Service Medal. ________ _ _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 | 20120008360
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of a DA Form 4980-5 (Bronze Star Medal) certificate in support of his request. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was recommended for, authorized, or awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008362
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the spelling of his middle name as Dominick and to add the German Marksmanship Badge in Bronze. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) dated 23 April 1990 shows the applicant's middle name as Dominic. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008376
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008376 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions, or to a lesser discharge. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008378
c. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer benefits to eligible children. The applicant had more than 21 years of Reserve service upon retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer benefits to either his spouse or children because the law required a Soldier to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. d. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008380
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she was removed from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with severance pay. If the RA Soldier had completed 20 years or more of active service when placed on the TDRL, the Soldier may request voluntary retirement. The evidence of record shows that on 15 December 1986 a PEB found the applicant was fit for continued military service or separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008382
However, these documents are insufficient to change his first and middle name on his DD Form 214. He has not shown the Army's records are in error as all official documents contained in his available military personnel service and medical records show he served under the first and last name as "Thomas Daniel." ___________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 | 20120008384
The applicant requests cancellation of indebtedness that resulted from exceeding his authorized weight allowance for the shipment of his household goods (HHG) from Fort Lewis, WA to Fort Hood, TX. The applicant provides: * Orders 278-06E, issued by Area Support Group Kuwait, dated 4 October 2008 * DD Form 1299 (Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property) * memorandum from the applicant, dated 11 September 2009 * e-mail traffic from Ms. Bxxxxxx Qxxxxxx, dated 8 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008394
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 family members. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008395
Therefore, his record should be corrected to show these unit awards. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his records should be corrected to show this 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 Award) for the period 25 June 1969 through 1 April 1971 and amending his DD Form 214 by: * deleting award of the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008398
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Gold Recruiter Badge with three Sapphire Achievement Stars. He completed 9 years, 6 months, and 21 days of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the Gold Recruiter Badge with three Sapphire Achievement Stars to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008400
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was awarded the BSM. Based on these records, it appears the approval authority determined the ARCOM was the appropriate award for his service and downgraded the BSM recommendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008401
The applicant requests, in effect, the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of his late father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to list the correct date of birth (DOB) in block 6 (Date of Birth). His record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States) and DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which list his DOB as 9 August 1939. The DOB entered in block 6 of the FSM's DD Form 214 is listed as 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008402
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). 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. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008404
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008405
Service members who have an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010 no additional service required. The applicant had over 28 years of service upon retirement, no additional service requirement, no evidence of any adverse action, and he would have been eligible to transfer the benefit to his eligible family members if he had transferred it before he left the service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...