ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008551
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. General Court-Martial Order Number 33, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center and Fort Knox, Fort Knox, KY, dated 6 June 1973, shows he was found guilty, on 18 January 1973, of an unknown number of specifications and charges,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008552
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008552 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last digit of his social security number (SSN) as "5." His records show his SSN is the same SSN shown on his social security card and the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 is not the SSN contained in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008556
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge and correction of his records to show he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11E (Armor Crewman). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008557
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he completed the 3-week Basic Airborne Course. The applicant states he completed 3 weeks of training for airborne qualification; however, it is not reflected on his DD Form 214. It states to list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008563
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge. On 10 December 1996, after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, the ADRB determined the applicant was properly and equitably discharged. The evidence of record shows he consulted with counsel and he was advised of the basis for the separation action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008566
In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded additional Air Medals, there is insufficient evidence upon which to correct his record to show the award of four subsequent Air Medals in this case. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008577
The principal duty section in item 33 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he performed duties as a translator. Army Regulation 635-5 does not provide for recording temporary or special duties on the DD Form 214. _____________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 | 20120008583
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, as a result of court-martial, with a dishonorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008586
He completed 3 years of total active service. Although his DD Form 214 properly reflects his service in Vietnam, Army Regulation 635-5 was changed after the applicant's release from active duty to include the inclusive dates of service in Vietnam on the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 32 of his DD Form 214 the entry "Vietnam 14 July 1965 through 18 August 1965."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008589
On 1 March 1994, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14. Accordingly, on 26 April 1994, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct due to his civil conviction. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008590
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 awards of the: * Expert Infantryman Badge * Humanitarian Service Medal * Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 2. The applicant's records do not contain and he did not provide: * official orders awarding him the Expert Infantryman Badge * orders, memoranda, or certificates showing he qualified with any additional weapon systems...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008591
The applicant provides a WD AGO Form 53-55, medical progress notes, two hospital admission documents, and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Progress Notes. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base awarding the FSM the second and third awards 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. awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 25 July 1944; b. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008592
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for the following awards: * Expert Infantryman Badge * Expert Field Medical Badge * Senior Parachutist Badge 2. In an application to this Board dated 28 June 2012, the applicant requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show he is authorized the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Special Forces Tab, the Expert Field Medical Badge, and the Senior Parachutist Badge. However, none of the documents he submitted support his contention that he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008593
The applicant states he was wounded three times in Vietnam, but his Purple Heart decorations are not listed on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The applicant's record is void of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence that show he was injured as a result of enemy action, his wounds were treated by medical personnel, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008595
The applicant states, in effect, that based on a U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) G-3 White Paper recommending that Soldiers receive a $20,000.00 ACASP incentive to enlist in military occupational specialty (MOS) 35P (Signals Intelligence Collector), it was unfair that he did not receive a bonus and he is requesting his enlistment contract be amended to add this incentive. The evidence of record confirms that based on the Army policy in existence at the time of the applicant's RA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008598
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Legion of Merit and a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008599
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by upgrading his undesirable discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. There is no evidence to show the FSM applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008601
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and was held as a POW; b. general orders awarded the applicant's unit the: * Presidential Unit Citation * French Croix de Guerre * Belgian Fourragere * Netherlands Orange Lanyard c. the applicant is advised that there is no individual emblem presented to or worn by former Soldiers who were in a unit cited once by the French...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008603
The applicant requests his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). His military records were 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 amending his DD Form 214 to include the: * Purple Heart * National Defense Service Medal * United Nations Service Medal * Republic of Korea War Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008604
He served in Vietnam from: * 18 June 1970 - 11 March 1971, while assigned to the 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, 23rd Infantry Division * 11 - 16 March 1971, while assigned as a patient to the U.S. Army Hospital, Vietnam 3. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008606
The applicant provides: * ARNG Retirement Points History Statement * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 62E (Application for Federal Recognition as an ARNG Officer or Warrant Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer of the Army in the ARNG of the United States) * NGB Form 337 (Oaths of Office), dated 31 July 2008 * 2 NGB Forms 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board), dated 31 July 2008 and 27 August 2010 * Orders Number 217-1036, Joint...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008608
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his middle name as Fernando instead of Fernandez. The applicant states his middle name is Fernando, not Fernandez. Item 1 (Name (Last, First, Middle)) of his DD Form 214 shows his middle name as Fernandez.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008609
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) identifies him by service number; his SSN does not appear on this form. The documents contained within his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ)) identify him by one of three numbers: his service number; SSN "XX9-XX-XXXX," (the requested SSN); or SSN "XX4-XX-XXXX," (the contested SSN). It appears his SSN is incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008610
The applicant provides: * a personal account of his military history * a notarized witness statement * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Memorandum * Congressional correspondence * his Certification of Military Service CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There are no documents in the available record confirming he was wounded in action or awarded the Purple Heart while serving on active duty. According to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008611
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. There is no evidence in his record showing he was told he would receive a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008612
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to have his uncharacterized service changed to an honorable characterization of service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant was properly released from IADT with uncharacterized service in accordance with the applicable regulation in effect at the time because he had served less than 180 days of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008614
The applicant states: * His DD Form 214 shows he was ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA) for 6 months from 13 March to 12 September 1957 * He completed officer training at Fort Belvoir, VA, and he was then transferred to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, where he served in a non-training status * The last 90 days of this service was conducted as executive officer of an Army company at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in an active status, from 13 June to 12 September 1957 * This period of active service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008615
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. In this case, the applicant does not meet any of the three conditions for award of the Purple Heart in that there is no evidence of record and he has not provided any evidence to support a combat wound or treatment. However, by regulation, an applicant is not entitled to a hearing before the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008617
He was transferred to Fort Campbell, Kentucky on 10 September 2009 and on 24 May 2010 he was referred to the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) and was diagnosed as having an alcohol and cocaine disorder. The Army system requires that the Soldier only be rated as the condition(s) exist(s) at the time of the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) hearing. Army Regulation 40-400 (Medical Services Patient Administration), paragraph 7-1, provides, in pertinent part, that physicians who identify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008618
The applicant requests, in effect, 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 "x67-xx-xxxx" instead of "x76-xx-xxxx." His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) show his SSN as "x67-xx-xxxx." Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "x76-xx-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008619
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service and the correct pay grade. His record is void of documentation showing he deployed with his unit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during his RA service. He is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008621
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. At that time, he stated if he was not discharged he would go AWOL again.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008622
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge. On 14 September 1972, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of a UD Certificate and reduction to pay grade E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008623
BOARD DATE: 15 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120008623 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008624
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He stated, in part: "At the time of my enlistment my recruiter told me not to mention any criminal charges. The Acting Chief stated it appeared the applicant had fraudulently enlisted, and he recommended action be taken in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008625
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 21 November 1983, for 3 years. On 19 April 1990, the applicant's company commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), chapter 14, section III, for conviction by civil court, with an UOTHC discharge. The evidence shows his misconduct diminished the quality of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008628
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In order to support award of the Purple Heart, the member must have been wounded in action and there must be evidence to show the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. __________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 | 20120008630
On 18 August 1995, she had two more episodes of palpitations and dizziness. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, provided the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel: a. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provided that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entry on active duty, active duty for training, or initial entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008632
There is no evidence which shows he was advanced to specialist/E-4 after 9 February 2011 or prior to his separation on 15 April 2012. However, there is insufficient evidence to show his commander intended to advance him to specialist/E-4 after February 2011 and the paperwork just sat on his desk. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant the requested relief. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008633
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * National Guard Bureau Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * memorandum for record, dated 2 May 2005 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008634
The MEB indicated the applicant did not desire to continue on active duty and recommended his referral to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). The available evidence is insufficient to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was promoted to or discharged from active duty in the rank/grade of SPC/E-4. Based on this evidence and in accordance with applicable regulations, the applicant was considered to be in a nonpromotable status on the effective date of the DA Form 4187 provided by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008635
The NGB Form 89 states: The applicant is qualified for appointment as a WO of the ARNG and is extended temporary Federal recognition as a WO, as provided in National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-101 (Warrant Officers Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions), to be effective from the date of successful completion of Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS). c. Per the Soldier's NGB Form 89, Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board dated 20 April 2010, he is promotable to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008637
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states all of his service up to the time of his infraction was completely honorable. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008639
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge was carefully considered. The applicant is commended for his remarkable character traits since his discharge from the Army; however, these letters alone are insufficient to warrant an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to either...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008642
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two additional awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Danish Contingent (DANCON) March Medal. The second certificate shows he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service from 4 August 2005 to 17 October 2010 as announced in Permanent Order Number 250-012, dated 7 September 2010. The evidence of record shows the applicant received three awards of the ARCOM as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008643
The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request because the applicant was not a member of the service on or after 1 August 2009. The applicant in this case had more than sufficient 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008644
In or around April 2009, his promotion packet went before a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) and shortly thereafter he was recommended for promotion by the Chief of Chaplains. The applicant provides: * Memorandum from the Chief of Chaplains * Orders 155-63 (State promotion to CPT) * Appointment memorandum * Email * NGB Special Orders Number 62 AR CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008646
The applicant's record shows he served a 2-year tour in Germany from 19 April 1998 through 18 April 2000. During this period he deployed to Kosovo from 2 December 1999 to 19 March 2000 for a period of 3 months and 18 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting from item 12f of his DD 214 for the period ending 1 November 2003 the current entry and replacing it with the entry "0002 10 00" * Deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008647
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by removing his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 5 June 2005 to 23 May 2006 or in the alternative that the negative comments be removed from the report. f. In Part Va (Performance and Potential Evaluation Evaluate the Rated Officer's Performance During the Rating Period and His/Her Potential for Promotion) the rater placed an "X" in "Outstanding Performance, Must Promote" block and entered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008649
On 9 December 2011, he signed a DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCSS)), wherein he refused to reenlist or extend his current enlistment to meet the 24-month service obligation incurred upon reclassification into MOS 42A (Human Resources Specialist) and reassignment to Fort Polk, LA. On 29 February 2012, he completed a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), wherein he requested voluntary separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted...