ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009073
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Forms 215, issued on 20 September 2007 and 21 May 2007 * DA Form 348 (Driver Qualification Record) * Special Orders (SO) Number 152, dated 15 September 1960 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Driver and Mechanic Badge. The applicant used the SSN "264-XX-XXXX" throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009074
Furthermore, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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 exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009075
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 following: * Air Medal * Valorous Unit Award * four Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citations * three bronze service stars for wear on his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Star * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009076
The applicant states he can provide medical proof of his disorder if necessary; however, he provides no documentary evidence in support of his request. There is no evidence of record indicating the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15 year statute of limitations. A general or an honorable discharge could be issued by the separation authority if warranted by the member's overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009077
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The evidence shows he was awarded an infantry MOS and served with an infantry unit while in Vietnam. Therefore, the entry in item 12 of his DD Form 214 is correct and there is no basis to correct this entry to show a different unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009089
There are no orders for the Air Assault Badge in the applicant's service personnel records. There is also no evidence of record that shows he completed an Air Assault course. This document shows that during the time of the applicants assignment to 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry the unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 9 August 1965 to 19 May 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 56, dated 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009096
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Since his inclusive dates of service in Korea are not available, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend the entry in item 22c of his DD Form 214 but item 30 should be corrected to show he served in Korea. However, there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009099
His service records contain the following separation/discharge documents: * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed of the United States) covering the period 1 September 1948 through 17 January 1951; this form shows no awards or decorations * DD Form 214 covering the period 7 June 1955 through 6 June 1961; this form shows the Good Conduct Medal with 4 loops and the Expert Infantryman Badge * DD Form 214 covering the period of service 7 June 1967 through 19 March 1970; this form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009100
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, it does show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement by General Orders Number 10704 issued by Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, dated 31 October 1970. General orders show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement and his record is void of any documentation the supports a different narrative.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009105
It states that the SPD code of JKK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of misconduct (drug abuse). Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009107
On 19 January 2011, after reviewing the matters submitted by the applicant and the recommendations from his chain of command, the CG directed the GOMOR be filed in the applicant's AMHRR. A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's AMHRR only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section. Table B-1 states a memorandum of reprimand is filed in the performance section of the AMHRR unless directed otherwise by an appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009108
However his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 2 June 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be given an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009109
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 4 June 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, because of a personality disorder. The applicant contends her record should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and her administrative discharge should be changed to show she was medically discharged or retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009111
The applicant requests remission/cancellation of his debt established based on recoupment of an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). The applicant provides the documents identified in item 9 (In support of this application, I submit as evidence the following documents) of her application. _______ _ 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 | 20120009114
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 15 August 1983 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009116
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: * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Any other awards for his combat service in Iraq 2. In an email, dated 6 November 2012, a member of the Board's staff informed the applicant that by regulation, both the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009117
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant provides the following: * Self-authored statement * DD Form 214 * JSAM Orders * Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Form 420 (Recommendation for Award of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, JSAM, and Certificate of Achievement) * JSAM Citation * DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009119
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: * Item 31 (Foreign Service), U.S. Army Pacific, Vietnam, 11 December 1967 to 2 February 1969 * Item 38 (Assignments), he was assigned to the following units while in the Republic of Vietnam: * 11th Supply Company (Repair Parts), 7 December 1967 31 August 1968 * U.S. Army Depot, Long Binh, 1 September 1968 to 2 February 1969 * Item 40...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009120
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 applicant was discharged in accordance with his sentence by court-martial from the Army on 31 October 1979 with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. His conviction and discharge were effected in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009121
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Notwithstanding the medical documents provided by the applicant and those in the record, the applicants DA Form 20 confirms that although he held the rank/pay grade of SP4/E-4 at one time, he was reduced from that rank, for cause, and he was never advanced back to the rank of SP4/ E-4 prior to his release from active duty. Absent orders or a DA Form 20 entry indicating the applicant was advanced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009125
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his dual component status so he can be reissued a military identification (ID) card showing his rank as major (MAJ). The applicant provides: * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records), dated 27 July 2012 * DA Form 71 (Oath of Office Military Personnel), dated 17 November 1980 * letter of appointment to CPT in the USAR * letter of promotion to MAJ in the USAR CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009126
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. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 475-XX-XXXX. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009128
On 11 July 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the applicant be issued a UOTHC discharge, and that the applicant be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he completed 2 years, 7 months, and 24 days of creditable active military service during the enlistment period under review and that he accrued 213 days of time lost due to AWOL. Although an honorable or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009135
The applicant requests: a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) b. correction of his DD Form 214 to show he completed the "Robin Sage Special Forces School"; and c. correction of his DD Form 214 to show he received an honorable discharge. On 28 July 2003, he was notified by his immediate commander of his intent to initiate separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009142
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 June 1999 to add the following awards: * Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (2nd Award) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (5th Award) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (5th Award) * Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) (2nd Award) * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (4th Award) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (2nd Award) * Noncommissioned Officer (NCO)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009145
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. He would have been eligible to transfer the education benefit if he had transferred them before he left active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009150
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 December 1962 for 3 years. _______ _ 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 | 20120009155
However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows on 12 June 1975 he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for the good of the service and received an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), in effect at the time, states: a. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009171
He was transferred to the USAR Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) effective 2 March 1993 to complete his 8-year obligation and should therefore have been separated from the IRR effective 14 May 1996. In a memorandum, dated 24 April 2012, the Iowa ARNG stated its full support of the applicant's request for correction of his separation from the IRR. There is no evidence of record and he provided none to show he resigned or requested to be separated from the IRR upon the completion of his MSO or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009172
Counsel goes on to state that in 2012 the applicant's English literacy was tested, 25 years after the FSM's retirement. Counsel continues by stating the Retirement Services Officer (RSO) should have reviewed the FSM's records and seen that the applicant was of Korean descent and taken steps to ensure that she was aware of the consequences of the FSM's declination of the SBP. While it is indeed unfortunate that the FSM did not enroll in the SBP at the time of his retirement 30 years ago,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009174
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows: a. he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 18 July 1944; b. he entered active duty on 18 July 1944; c. he held military occupational specialty 607 (Light Mortar Crewman); d. he departed the United States on 1 January "1946" and arrived in the ETO on 9 January "1946"; e. he was assigned to Company L, 328th Infantry Regiment; f. he served overseas for a period of 1 year and 28 days; g. he departed the ETO on 18 January 1946 and arrived in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009179
The applicant requests change of his uncharacterized character of service to honorable and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) accordingly. He also contends his DD Form 214 reflects the narrative reason for his separation as "release from active duty training (REFRADT)," but the Separation Program Designator (SPD) code "MBK" indicates completion of required service. His record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009180
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 Purple Heart. His name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty listing, his DA Form 20 does not indicate he received a combat-related wound, and his records do not contain orders for the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009184
On 1 August 1978, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 14-12a, for misconduct conviction by civil authorities. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. His contention that he did nothing wrong is completely without merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009187
On 1 March 1976, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to eliminate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, by reason of unfitness. On 18 March 1976, the separation authority approved the recommendation to discharge the applicant and directed he be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13-5 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unfitness and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009198
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his combat skills training be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). _______ _ __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 | 20120009202
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), he received on 22 December 1994, from the performance (P) portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF) or its transfer to the restricted (R) portion of his OMPF. Application for removal of an NJP from a Soldier's OMPF based on an error or injustice would be made to the ABCMR and there must be compelling evidence to support the removal of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009207
The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Based on his period of service in Vietnam he is entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 22c of his DD Form 214 the entry "See...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009208
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his characterization of service from uncharacterized to honorable and his narrative reason for separation from failed medical/physical/procurement standards to medical. On 1 February 2012, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009216
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 11 May 1978 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009222
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. However, there is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. ____________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009223
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he enlisted for the Army College Fund (ACF) option. d. He contacted the VA regarding his ACF benefit and was told that a DA Form 3286-66 (Statement of Understanding - U.S. Army Incentive Enlistment Program) was required. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DEP-OUT annex form the entry: "Request Option 744, USA Incentive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009225
His DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Air Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 11. Lacking any other derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009227
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120009227 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 August 1982, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct. On 20 September 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009231
On 3 March 1973, he was discharged for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an Undesirable Discharge Certificate was normally furnished to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service at the time. Many Soldiers enlisted at a younger age and went on to complete their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009232
On 5 April 1977, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative requirements and approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of misconduct and that he be issued a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009234
He continues by stating that even after advanced individual training (AIT) the promise of going to West Point was not kept and he felt demoralized, sexually assaulted, and victimized all over again so he used the only avenue of exit available to him to get out of the Army. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009235
Item 24 of his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Combat infantryman Badge. A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing he ever performed the duties of an infantryman in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size or that he ever held an infantry MOS. A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he did not provide any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009239
The applicant requests item 13a (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 11 December 1971 be corrected to show the entry "Honorable" instead of "NA" (Not Applicable). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009244
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards) states 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 the 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 than 1 year. The evidence of record shows he participated in three campaigns while...