ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008963
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), Kuwait Liberation Medal-Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU), and a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI). The applicant states these items were never added to his DD Form 214 and should have been placed in his record as soon as he received the awards. The evidence of record shows he was deployed to Saudi Arabia from 16 February 1991 to 10 May 1991;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008964
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was appointed in the rank/grade of captain (CPT)/O-3 vice first lieutenant (1LT)/O-2. The applicant states based on the U.S. Army Medical Department Veterinary Corps (AMEDDVC) website, newly-appointed officers usually are appointed in the rank/grade of CPT/O-3 under direct commissioning. The evidence of record shows: a. he received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois at Urbana, IL, on 14 May 2006; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008967
He was serving on active duty until 15 May 2009, and if the recommendation as stated throughout the opinion to change the 48 days of accrued leave to transition leave is approved, then the release date should be 2 June 2009. As stated in paragraph 2b of the opinion memorandum, "Given the lack of removal documentation through 15 May 2009, there is an implied duty status"; therefore, his service time should have ended on 15 May 2009, not 24 March 2009 as evidenced by valid orders and time and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008969
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his family members under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant in this case had more than 20 years of service upon his retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer the benefits because the law requires Soldiers to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer benefits to eligible dependants. The TEB online database shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008981
f. Cadet MT stated he had known the applicant for 4 years and had never known him to say or do anything of an inappropriate sexual nature to a subordinate female in the battalion. The board of officers found the applicant: * Received advanced educational assistance in the form of ROTC scholarship monies from the U.S. Government in the amount of $135,773.23 that continued to be a valid debt * By his own admittance, the applicant failed to complete the requirements of a valid ROTC cadet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008983
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 August 2002 shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 2006, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008984
The applicant requests approval of Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his spouse. The evidence of record shows the applicant retired from active duty on 31 October 2009 which is within 90 days of the implementation of the program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill educational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008986
He stated he served a total of 50 months post-9/11, to include Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq, and homeland defense. 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. The evidence of record shows he was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB prior to his retirement on 31 August 2010, but did not do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008988
The applicant contends his record should be corrected to show he was promoted to the rank of colonel. By law and regulation, officers on active duty in an AGR status who are selected for promotion and who are not assigned or attached to a position authorized the higher grade, will receive an involuntary delay of promotion and will remain on the promotion list and serve on active duty in the AGR program until they are removed from the promotion list, or promoted to the higher grade, if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008994
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) to show her dates of service in Haiti as 16 October 1994 to 10 January 1995 instead of 2 December 1994 to 10 January 1995. However, if the applicant can provide evidence to support her contention she served in Haiti from 16 October 1994 to 10 January 1995, she may submit an application to have that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008995
He states he completed his training and turned in his request for payment of his PSEB. He further states the National Guard Bureau (NGB) has now terminated his bonus almost 1 year after it was due because the enlisting official did not sign it and because it was done on an obsolete form. As such, it would be appropriate to correct his records by showing that a proper NGB Form 600-7-3-R-E was prepared with a BCN and was properly executed and signed, and to pay him the PSEB in the amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120008996
He further stated the applicant's bachelor's degree was completed by an accredited university recognized by the U.S. Army before signing his enlistment. The evidence of record shows the applicant's Bachelor of Arts degree was conferred on 29 May 2010. As cited in the above regulation, an applicant who successfully completes a 4-year accredited institution of postsecondary education and has been awarded a bachelor's degree or higher may enlist at any time in pay grade E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009001
From the pay inquiry, finance began recouping the debt despite the fact that she paid the funds directly to the finance cash cage and cleared Wiesbaden in July 2008. The official stated a review of the applicant's request determined no grounds existed to remit or cancel the debt based on hardship or injustice in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 600-4 (Remission or Cancellation of Indebtedness). She does not have a receipt for the payment and the DA Form 137-E she provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009002
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 AR20110018559, on 3 April 2012. The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) does not contain a copy of either the Army Commendation Medal Certificate or orders awarding the applicant the Army Commendation Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009003
The military physician determined he was medically unfit according to Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) and recommended entering him into the physical disability evaluation system (PDES). He was rated under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) codes 9299 and 9210 and granted a zero-percent (0%) disability rating. Here, the PEB did so and rated his condition 0% disabling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009004
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no documents in his available record, other than the DD Form 214, that show his SSN as xxx-xx-xx3x. ___________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 | 20120009005
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He never received a copy of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) awarding him an honorable discharge, and he cannot get one from the National Personnel Records Center. The sentence was approved as adjudged and except for the BCD which was automatically pending appellate review, the sentence was ordered executed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009009
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired. Prior to his release from active duty, he underwent a separation physical and he was found medically qualified for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009011
The evidence of record confirms he served honorably during the period 11 June 1969 through 16 December 1970. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 11 June 1969 through 16 December 1970, 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 be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009019
The applicant states that his record is in error because he was not awarded the Basic Aviation Badge in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) which provides that the Basic Aviation Badge will be awarded to Soldiers completing advanced individual training (AIT) in military occupational specialty (MOS) 93P after 31 December 1985. The applicant met the criteria for award of the Basic Aviation Badge by successfully completing the 93P AIT on 5 December 1996. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009027
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 215 (Correction to the DD Form 214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to list his correct Social Security Number (SSN). The applicant provides: * Letter, dated 3 May 2012 * DD Form 214 * Social security card * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This form calls for the use of either the SSN or the service number, his service number was entered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009030
The applicant in this case had more than 6 years of service upon her retirement, but she was not eligible to transfer the benefits because the law requires Soldiers to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer benefits to eligible family members. The TEB online database shows the applicant had no eligible family members to transfer the benefit to because she was not in the service on or after 1 August 2009. If the applicant had been in the service on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009031
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on "deployment orders" and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to participate in Operation Iris Gold. His record shows he served the entirety of his military service using SSN xxx-xx-2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009032
A review of his records failed to show any evidence of the applicant being wounded in Vietnam or any treatment that was made a matter of record. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was wounded in Vietnam is not in doubt, he failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application that he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that the treatment for his wound was made a matter of record. Therefore, the Board determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009034
The applicants record shows after completing 1 year, 5 months, and 26 days of prior active duty service, he enlisted in the Regular Army on 11 September 2009, and began the period of enlistment/service under review. The evidence of record confirms the separation directive issued by the ADRB determined there would be no change to the RE code. In this case, the ADRB elected not to change the RE-3 code originally assigned the applicant at discharge in the directive it issued authorizing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009035
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he had 2 years, 11 months, and 26 days of active duty service. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 November 1967 and he was released from active duty on 12 November 1970, which was a period of 2 years, 11 months, and 26 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009037
The applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) in connection with his induction into the Army of the United States wherein he listed his SSN with the numbers as "xx3-xx-xxxx" (the number "3" in the third digit). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) identified him by his Service Number; it did not list his SSN. His records contain various personnel and medical documents, including an order awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009040
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and a certificate showing award of the Bronze Star Medal. His records do not contain orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. There is insufficient evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009043
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120009043 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The law limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. b. the applicant is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to his dependents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009044
On 10 February 1961, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209, due to unsuitability with a General Discharge Certificate. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. His military personnel record does not show he was convicted by a general court-martial or by more than one special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009045
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009047
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, on behalf of his father: * award of the World War II Victory Medal * award of the Army of Occupation Medal * correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show these awards 2. His father should have been awarded these awards. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he served in World War II during a qualifying period for award of the World War II Victory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009048
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120009048 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 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009049
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 24 March 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UOTHC discharge. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009050
The applicant requests correction of his military record to show: a. his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-8812" instead of "XXX-XX-7712"; and b. his correct days of service. All documents on file in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (previously known as the official military personnel file (OMPF)) containing his SSN list the SSN that he claims is correct (XXX-XX-8812) with the exception of his final DD Form 214 issued on 9 May 1968. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009051
Therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 March 1992 correctly shows the number of AAMs he is entitled to. With respect to additional awards of the ARCOM, evidence of record shows orders awarded him two awards of the ARCOM and his DD Form 214 shows these awards. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to: * adding to additional awards of the AAM, ARCOM, and his appreciation and service certificates to his DD Form 214 * adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009052
On 1 March 1993, his company commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. The record shows he held the rank/grade of PV2/E-2 at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009054
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his name as "STEPHEN J____ LEE S___R." 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. While the applicant's desire to change his military records and his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009055
On 25 May 1970, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness based on his court-martial convictions and his 402 days of bad time due to AWOL and confinement. On 3 June 1970, the separation authority approved his separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009056
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009058
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 October 1983, the applicant's unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate the applicant for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009059
The applicant provides: * Birth Certificate * DD Form 214 * Certificate of Service CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence the applicant submitted is not sufficient to show an error exists or to change the DOB shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009060
His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 25 July 1966, shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-0475." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 398, dated 25 July 1966, shows he recorded his SSN as "XXX-XX-0475" as shown on his social security card. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009061
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009062
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009065
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable in order to make him eligible to receive veterans' benefits and services. The applicant states he was told his discharge would be upgraded to honorable 7 years after his separation, but it was not. The applicant's father petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009066
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. He also acknowledged he understood that by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or to a lesser-included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009067
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the "V" Devices on his Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted under the SSN of "xxx-xx-3xxx" and this is the SSN he used throughout his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending General Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009069
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his campaign participation in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 * awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009070
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. his DD Form 214 shows he completed 11 years of education, but he completed 12 years. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: While it is commendable the applicant wants his children and grandchildren to be proud of his accomplishments, there is no corroborating evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show he completed the 12th grade or that he was issued a high...