ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009246
On 13 August 1984, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct pattern of misconduct. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. It appears the separation authority determined the applicant's overall service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty to warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009248
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120009248 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Purple Heart requires: * verification the wound the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009249
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 his correct year of separation. His record contains a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) that shows in item 35 (Record of Assignments) he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 30 November 1986 and he was transferred to a USAR unit on 1 December 1986 to complete his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009251
His Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM with "V" Device. The applicant's record is void of any documents or orders indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM with "V" Device by proper authority during his active duty tenure and there are no orders for the applicant contained in ADCARS. Therefore, administrative correction of the applicant's records will be accomplished by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009252
His record does not show he was awarded the AGCM, nor does it include a justification for disqualification. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted 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 | 20120009253
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120009253 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the AAM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009259
All other documents in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), bearing his middle name shows the middle name as "Fredric." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. _______ _ __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 | 20120009262
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the UCMJ with a punitive discharge and after consulting with defense counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. He also indicated that he understood he could face substantial prejudice in civilian life because of his UOTHC discharge and subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge in order to avoid a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009263
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the correct spelling of Fort Bragg and North Carolina and award of the following: * Army Commendation Medal * Combat Medical Badge 2. General Orders Number 1397, Headquarters, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, dated 22 August 1969, awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal. Adding the following to his DD Form 214: * Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009266
All of the documents associated with his enlistment indicate the SSN that is contained on his DD Form 214 dated 26 February 1974. On 11 November 1977 the applicant submitted a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) in which he requested that his SSN be corrected in his records because he entered the Army using an SSN provided by his recruiter and has since been issued a new SSN. Accordingly, his military records were corrected to reflect the SSN that is contained on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009267
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her gender as female. 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. It appears the same gender (male) was recorded at the time of the applicant's enlistment in 1980 and alleged separation from active duty in 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009270
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows, on 18 July 1997, the applicant was released from active duty and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Annual Training), due to unsatisfactory performance, with service characterized as under honorable conditions (general). The honorable discharge that he received from the USAR has no bearing on his active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009271
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 documents contained within his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket) show his last name as "D___-V___." In the absence of convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed his military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009272
The DD Form 214 she was issued shows she was released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry level status performance and conduct with an uncharacterized service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 3 states a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized service if the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009277
The memorandum stated the action was based on the following specific reasons for elimination: * a series of substantiated derogatory activity resulting in a GOMOR, dated 12 May 2010 and a referred Officer Evaluation Report for the period 24 May 2007 - 30 June 2010, which were filed in his official military personnel file * conduct unbecoming an officer as indicated by the foregoing items 6. On 18 April 2012, the applicant submitted a request for a retired grade determination in the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009279
NGB Policy Number 07-06, dated 10 August 2007 (updated 15 March 2010), subject: ARNG SRIP Guidance for Fiscal Year 2007, 2008, and 2009 states prior-service personnel are entitled to a bonus provided they are otherwise qualified and had 24 months to become MOS qualified if enlisting under a 6 year prior service enlistment contract. However, the applicant enlisted on 21 January 2009 and was authorized 24 months to become MOS qualified from contract start date. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009286
The applicant requests, in effect, that her uncharacterized discharge be changed to show that she was honorably discharged by reason of permanent disability. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge on 20 June 2011 and directed that she be issued an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence to show the applicant was not properly diagnosed when she was evaluated and discharged in 2011, there appears to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009287
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he entered into a Dental Officer Multi-Year Retention Bonus (DOMRB) agreement effective 1 July 2007. The advisory official states the applicant completed his education and training obligation on 30 June 2007, and he was eligible to execute a 4-year DOMRB at the FY07 rate of $35,000 per year effective 1 July 2007 through 30 June 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009293
Counsel states: * On 2 February 2012, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) granted the applicant a 30% disability rating for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) * the applicant experienced PTSD symptoms since his active duty Army service and his symptoms include chronic sleep problems * the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) noted reports of insomnia, but held that the condition was not "unfitting" in terms of disability and fitness for service * in light of the VA decision, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009306
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 July 1994 to show her correct Social Security Number (SSN). Her service personnel records show her SSN as "4xx-8x-4xxx." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120009306 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120009306 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009309
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his spouse. It noted that the applicant qualifies for Post 9/11 education benefits based on his service record; however, Army and Department of Defense policies require a Soldier to be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserves of the U.S. Army in order to transfer benefits; and agree to serve at least four more years as a member of the Armed Forces, or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009312
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show wounds he received in action and to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His WD AGO Form 53-55 does not indicate he received wounds in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009313
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Air Medal (AM) with several oak leaf clusters, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 5 April 1985 to show these awards. The decision of whether to award an individual a decoration and which decoration to award is a judgment call made by the commander having award approval authority. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009318
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. His available record also contains the following documents that list his first name as Aaron and signed by the applicant using the same first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009319
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record further shows the applicant's unit was cited in general orders for award of the Commander's Unit Commendation and it is posted to his DA Form 20. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) and Commander's Unit Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009321
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009325
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the month of his date of birth (DOB) as May instead of March. Based on the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct item 9 of his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as it is listed on his birth certificate. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009328
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120009328 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120009328 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009332
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, a medical discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant received counseling on 18 December 1978 for lack of motivation and showing no desire to continue training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009333
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he enrolled his spouse in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in a timely manner and correction of his daughter's date of birth (DOB) that is recorded in his finance record. Additionally, on 6 November 2012, an official at DFAS confirmed there was no record that the applicant requested enrollment in the SBP with spouse coverage within 1 year of his date of marriage. There is no evidence the applicant submitted an application to enroll in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009334
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his education benefits to his dependents in accordance with the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. He states: * he was misinformed about the TEB to his dependents * he states he was led to believe that he was required to request benefits for himself prior to retirement and after retirement transfer them to his dependents * he made an application for benefits on 1 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009336
The applicant requests correction of her military records by showing her non-judicial punishment (NJP) was set aside. The applicant states: a. her commander rushed to judgment and actually charged her with committing a crime by violating Article 112 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) without evidence; b. her appeal of the NJP was denied; c. the imposing commander's legal advisor reviewed the NJP proceedings and found them to be in accordance with law and regulation; d....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009337
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing his nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was set aside. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected by showing that his NJP was set aside because the imposing commander illegally changed the charges on the DA Form 2627. However, when the laboratory test results showed the substance in question were not actually a controlled substance the superior authority corrected the charges to show only the lesser included...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009342
The applicant requests: a. removal of all documents from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), related and/or referring to her involuntary separation from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and reinstatement in the USAR retroactive to 1 October 2006; b. evaluation of her medical condition by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB); and c. incapacitation pay and allowances for the period 20 August 2003 through the date of completion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009343
The applicant requests correction to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in Korea. The applicant's ORB and OER confirm she served in Korea from 28 June 1988 to 22 June 1989 for a total of 11 months and 26 days; therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show this foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009346
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to have the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and completion of the Radio Operator Course added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). The only available record was his DD Form 214. b. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the Radio Operator Course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009347
There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was recommended for awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 19 May 1966 through 3 July 1968 and his DD Form 214 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: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009349
The applicant, after a telephone conversation with the case analyst of record, states: * Her deceased husband, the FSM, was previously married to Ferxxxxxx but they were divorced on 16 September 1976 * Their divorce decree stated she (Ferxxxxxx) would receive a portion of the FSM's retired pay * The FSM's former spouse, Ferxxxxxx, died on 23 December 2000 but she (the applicant) was not aware of her death until recently * She filed a claim with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009351
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge (HD). Subsequent to receiving this counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009352
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 13 June 1980 after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge. The separation authority could issue an honorable discharge (HD) or a GD if such were warranted based on the member's record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009356
The applicant requests correction of his retired grade to show he retired as a major/0-4. The evidence of record confirms the AGDRB appropriately considered the applicants case and determined his misconduct which took place while he was serving as a major/0-4 was severe enough that his prior service in that grade was not sufficiently meritorious to support his retirement in that grade. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009358
Service members qualified for the GWOTEM by reasons of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009360
c. She further stated, "Army Regulation 135-101 provides in [t]able 3-3 that Nuclear Medicine Science confers 2 years of constructive service credit for a [m]aster's degree. c. Paragraph 6.1.2.2.2 states credit for master's and doctorate degrees in a health profession other than medicine and dentistry, whether it is the primary degree or an additional advanced degree, shall be awarded based on actual full- time equivalent education of up to 2 years for a master's degree and up to 4 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009362
Records show he signed an SRIP agreement on 2 November 2005 and an OAB addendum on 27 March 2009. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show his reenlisted bonus contract was terminated prior to him signing his Written Agreement OAB Addendum. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show: a. his reenlistment bonus contract was terminated prior to him signing his Written...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009363
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his effective date and date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer two (CW2) as 15 August 2011. As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in the procedures for the promotion of WOs that was mandated by the 2011 NDAA that WOs be placed on a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009364
Although his condition did not warrant a medical evaluation board (MEB), his psychiatric conditions were significantly impairing his ability to effectively perform his military duties. Paragraph 5-17, in effect at the time, provided that a Soldier could be separated for personality disorder, not amounting to disability under Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), which interfered with assignment to or performance of duty. The mental status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009367
The applicant states that his commanders did not take into consideration the physical and mental injuries he incurred while serving in Iraq when they made the recommendation to discharge him with a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. It appears that the commander did consider his overall record of service, to include his tour in Iraq, when he recommended the applicant receive a general discharge instead of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009369
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. 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. _______ _ 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 | 20120009372
The "JKQ" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense. The evidence of record shows the applicant committed a serious offense. The evidence of record further shows the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with Army standards of acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009375
In a separate application, the applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 December 2010 be corrected by removing the Combat Action Ribbon, "Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation" (correctly known as the Joint Meritorious Unit Award), "Navy Expeditionary" (correctly known as the Navy Expeditionary Medal), and "Navy Battle "E"" (correctly known as the U.S. Navy "E" Ribbon). The applicant enlisted in the ARNG on 1 November...