ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001207
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 July 1979 to show all medals for his service in Korea and Okinawa. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 July 1979 the: * Korea Defense Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001208
On 6 May 1983, the applicant was so discharged. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. The applicant provided no evidence to show any relationship between the AWOL that led to his discharge and the welfare of his children.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001209
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001211
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) to show his rank as captain (CPT). Promotions would be effective the date the officer departed active duty. There is no evidence in the available record to show the FSM was promoted above the grade of 1LT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001215
Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Hawaii, Special Orders Number 249, dated 26 December 1972, discharged the applicant from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, effective 27 December 1972. 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 | 20120001216
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as an infantryman. The DD Form 214 provided by the applicant is the only available record and will be used by the Board to conduct a review of this specific request. _______ _ 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 | 20120001217
The applicant requests: a. an upgrade of his general discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable and b. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded or authorized the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for Operation Just Cause. On or about 5 March 1992, the applicant's company commander initiated a recommendation for his discharge under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001218
A second WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he enlisted on 2 November 1945 and he was separated from active duty on 26 November 1946 for a total of 1 year and 25 days of active duty service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Regardless of the entries shown on his DD Form 214, without documentation showing he was drafted, inducted, or entered active duty prior to 9 April 1945, there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001222
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 last name as Stubblefield-Bey instead of Stubblefield. The ABCMR can only correct Department of the Army military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001224
The applicant states: * The ARCOM was awarded to him on 1 May 1969 but it is not listed on his DD Form 214 * He received the citation and award certificate but he never received the medal * His DD Form 214 should show the Vietnam Service Medal with two silver service stars and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 3. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001225
On 6 October 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, section VII, and directed he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 23 January 1973 and 27 September 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined he had been properly discharged. The evidence of record shows the applicant demonstrated he could not or would not meet acceptable standards required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001227
There is no evidence of record that shows he was appointed to pay grade E-4 after 5 September 1971. However, his military records show he was reduced from E-4 to E-3 on 5 September 1971. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence with which to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001228
The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). The absence of these awards from his DD Form 214 was almost inevitable given that award of the Bronze Star Medal for heroism was not approved until some 6 months after the fact and only a few days before the applicant's release from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001232
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 11 June 1969, to show the third digit as "5" instead of "8." His DD Form 214 should be amended to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001234
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge under conditions other than honorable to an honorable or general discharge. After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. However, there is no evidence in his record and he has provided no evidence showing the 298 days of time lost recorded on his DD Form 214 is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001236
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 9 July 1967 to show his SSN as X77-XX-XXXX instead of X65-XX-XXXX. His DD Form 398 and U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center Letter Orders Number 09-1206685 show an SSN of X77-XX-XXXX. As a result, the Board recommends all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001242
His DD Form 214 shows he completed 3 years of total active service. 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry, was cited for award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period April 1966 through August 1968 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 48, dated 1971 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class for the period 30 April 1966 through 21 January 1970 by DAGO Number 51, dated 1971 b. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001245
The applicant provides copies of award orders, certificates, and citations, for the Air Medal and the Army Commendation Medal; a page from Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards); and his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal from 21 October 1969 to 29 August 1971. a. he was promoted to SP5/E-5 with less than18 months of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001248
The applicant provides: * Diploma for the Airborne Course * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he completed the 3-week Basic Airborne course in 1977. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entry "Airborne Course, 3 weeks, April 1977" in item 14 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001251
This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 3 October to 2 May 1970 by Department of the Army General Order Number 48, dated 1971. He is also authorized the following awards that should be added to his DD Form 214: * Air Medal * Good Conduct Medal (First Award) * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001252
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions, Undesirable Discharge (UD), be upgraded. Subsequent to receiving this legal 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 | 20120001256
The regulation stated when separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as appropriate by the member's military record. Although the applicant contends he was separated due to no disciplinary action, the available evidence shows he was counseled on three occasions for failure to be at his appointed place of duty and he received two NJPs. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001258
A DD Form 173 (Joint Message Form), dated 20 June 1968 from the Chief, Casualty Division, Washington DC to the commanding general of U.S. Army Vietnam provided additional guidance in the determination of hostile action casualties in addition to that provided in Army Regulation 600-10. a. Paragraph 3 stated, "The rule that has been applied in helicopter or aircraft accidents is that the cause of the accident must be directly attributable to action by the enemy rather than merely the presence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001260
In his 8 years of military service he had never been punished for anything. His chain of command recommended approval of his request for discharge for the good of the service and his discharge UOTHC. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally UOTHC and the evidence shows the applicant was aware of this prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001265
The applicant requests correction of his military personnel records to show: * his rank and pay grade as private first class (PFC)/E-3 * the narrative reason for his discharge be changed to show a medical discharge instead of trainee discharge program (TDP) * he completed advance individual training (AIT) and was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Infantryman), and, * a service-connected injury while on active duty 2. On 7 June 1982, the applicant was discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001266
The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared on him on 27 December 1968 lists his SSN using the number 7 as the fourth digit and the number "3" as the sixth digit in item 1 (Name and SN). The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains two documents listing the SSN using the number 3 as the fourth digit and the number "7" as the sixth digit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001269
He requested review of his military personnel record and his education file when considering his request for discharge. On 20 June 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his petition for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001273
Based on the required completion of 5 years TIG, his promotion eligibility for CPT by a mandatory promotion board is 13 March 2013. The regulation states ARNG officers will be considered for promotion by mandatory promotion boards, and promotion to CPT required completion of 5 years of maximum TIG as a first lieutenant. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed in the MDARNG as a 1LT effective 13 March 2009 with an adjusted DOR of 13 March 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001276
Prior to attendance, the applicant requested deferment due to an injury. d. On 17 October 2011, the applicant contacted RAAB to request a new class date. He provided copies of: * Request for Orders, dated 16 February 2012 pertaining to his training at Camp Shelby * A list of his travel vouchers in the Defense Travel System for the period 2008 to 2012 * Orders 071-003, Fort Gordon, Georgia, dated 12 March 2010 with amendment assigning him to Afghanistan with a report date of 6 May 2010 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001279
On 1 November 2004, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. During the first 180 days of continuous active military service, a member's service is under review. The evidence of record further confirms that his separation and RE codes were assigned based on the fact that he was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001281
She stated, in part: * in May 2010, after completing an online application, she was issued a GTC prior to attending DSS * on 19 May 2010, she was granted a divorce * her agreement with her former spouse was that he would take care of their children until she finished training * DSS began on 8 June 2010, and she provided her GTC during in-processing for Army Lodging * in June, her former spouse decided he didn't want to care for their children any longer and dropped them off with her * around...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001284
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignment) he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001285
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001285 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the 17 March 2007 academic evaluation report (AER) for the drill sergeant school be removed from his record. The applicant provides, in support of his appeal, copies of both the 17 March 2007 "Failed" AER and the 28 July 2007 "Achieved Course Standards" AER.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001287
However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 22 June 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001288
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds received in Vietnam on 13 December 1969. A review of his official records failed to show any evidence of the applicant being wounded, being awarded the Purple Heart, or being evacuated to a hospital. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence there appears to be no basis to award him the Purple Heart at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001289
The applicant requests transfer of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 1 January through 10 November 2005 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from the performance section to the restricted section of her official military personnel file (OMPF). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001290
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 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001292
The applicant served under the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 and there is no evidence he served under the SSN ending in 93. _______ _ __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) AR20120001292 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120001292 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001293
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001293 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, the effective date of promotion and date of rank to chief warrant officer two (CW2) in the Army National Guard (ARNG) be adjusted from 2 December 2011 to 1 October 2010. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001295
The applicant requests his promotions be included on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge; and b. a DD Form 214 is issued for USAR Soldiers completing IADT that results in the award of an MOS, even when the active duty period was less than 90 days. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001296
His military record is 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: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal, and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001298
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, based on misconduct (conviction by civil court), with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable. 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 upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Records show the applicant's discharge under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001303
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001303 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 2 March 2007 in the rank/grade of PV1/E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and received a reentry (RE) code of 4 and a separation code of KFS. On 5 May 2010, the ADRB considered his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001304
The applicant provides a Standard Form 600, dated 29 October 2003, showing a diagnosis of anterior and lateral leg compartment syndrome of both legs with a referral for surgical intervention. On 19 December 2003, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), Chapter 18 (Weight Control Failure). Further, the record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001307
The applicant states he was awarded the BSM and it is not listed on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in the available records that show the applicant was awarded the BSM. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001311
A DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 29 April 1969, shows his DOB as "x June xxxx." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the DOB in item 9 of his DD Form 214 and adding his DOB as it is listed on his certificate of birth. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001316
The applicant requests the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Purple Heart (PH), and Bronze Star Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the PH, BSM, or CIB....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001321
The applicant signed a statement indicating that he was advised he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ _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 | 20120001322
The applicant requests the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his last name as "Dxxxx" in lieu of Hxxxxx. The FSM's record contains: a. DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States), Item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) shows he enlisted under the name of "Wxxxxxx Txxxxx Hxxxxx." The evidence of record shows throughout his period of RA service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001328
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show in block 30 that he arrived in Vietnam on 30 April 1969. He had served 1 year, 8 months, and 3 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects in block 30 that he had Vietnam Service from 30 April 1970 to 7 April 1970. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.