ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009516
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provided for award of the CIB to infantry personnel who were members of infantry platoons and squads in armored cavalry squadrons and regiments. 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 Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009519
The applicant states he was an alcoholic at the time of his military service. On 7 June 1990, the applicant's commander initiated elimination action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct. On 13 June 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of "misconduct pattern of misconduct" with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009521
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his service in the RVN and all authorized awards and decorations. However, the available military records offer insufficient evidence to actually place the applicant in the RVN or for any specific period of time. _______ _ __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 | 20120009523
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his rank as SGT. There are no orders promoting him to the rank of SGT in his records. The evidence of record shows he served during the Vietnam War and held pay grade E-5 which would authorize him to wear the current SGT insignia on his uniform.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009525
He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were accepted, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Chapter 10, of the version in effect at the time, provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. At...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009527
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Glider Badge * Parachutist Badge * Lapel Button 2. There is no DD Form 214 in the applicant's available service records covering active duty service in the ROK. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 1972 to add: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009529
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not include the ARCOM, AGCM, bronze service stars with his VSM, or a qualification badge with the M-16 rifle. His record is void of orders awarding the ARCOM. 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 for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 17 July 1968 through 6 April 1970 and by amending his DD Form 214 as follows: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009533
On 8 September 2011, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) granted relief by correcting the applicant's records to show she timely requested and received approval for annual extensions of her retirement transportation entitlements through 30 April 2012 (6 years after her retirement). However, extensions under this process will not be authorized if it extends travel and transportation allowances for more than 6 years from the separation/retirement date. However, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009534
He completed his training as an aircraft engine repairman and on 8 January 1962 he was assigned to the Army Arctic Test Board at Fort Greely, Alaska. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) authorizes permanent award of the Basic Aviation Badge to individuals upon successful completion of advanced individual training (AIT) in career management fields (CMFs) 67 (aircraft maintenance) and 93 (aviation operations) and to Soldiers who previously completed AIT in CMF 28 (aviation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009537
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 26 April 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be discharged in the lowest enlisted grade 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 | 20120009542
The applicant provides copies of his appointment documents, active duty orders, and DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, 60 years later to show he should have been appointed in the grade of CPT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009550
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available record that indicates the applicant was suffering from a disabling medical condition that would have supported her separation processing through medical channels at the time of discharge. On 30 September 2005, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined the applicants discharge was improper based on the use of the board proceedings memorandum by the unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009562
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) educational benefits to his spouse and children under the Transfer of Education Benefits provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to separating from the service. There is no evidence of record that the applicant was mobilized on or after 11 September 2001 to obtain eligibility to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents. Considering all the evidence and information presented by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009563
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of her discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge or correction of her records to show she was medically discharged. She was discharged for a pattern of misconduct and received a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 13 August 2010, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant had been properly and equitably discharged and denied her request for an upgrade of her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009564
On 22 June 1970, at the time of his discharge, his DD Form 214 did not include the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) does not show award of the Bronze Star Medal and his official military records do not contain any general orders which awarded him the Bronze Star Medal. However, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009565
The applicant had 23 years of service upon his separation from the ARNG; furthermore, he was not eligible to transfer benefits to dependent because the law requires Soldiers to be on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. a. If the applicant had been in the Selected Reserve or on active duty on 1 August 2009, he would not have incurred an additional service obligation, but he was not eligible because he was not on active duty and left the ARNG prior to 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009569
The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon his retirement, so he was eligible to transfer his benefits to either his spouse or his children if he had completed the request before leaving service. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the 9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement; but he did not do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009570
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation authority could authorize a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge if warranted by the member's record of 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 in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009571
The orders stated the effective date of promotion in the Reserve of the Army and corresponding DOR would be the date the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB), extend and Federal Recognition of his state promotion. The advisory official stated: a. the applicant was eligible for promotion to CW2 on 4 February 2011, he was approved for promotion by a State Federal Recognition Board, and his orders for CW2 were published effective 5 April 2011. The OHARNG requested that the applicant be granted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009573
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, two award orders, and a certificate of recognition in support of his request. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning military awards and decorations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009574
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he was released from active duty on 30 June 2011. The applicant states, in effect, that he was aware that he had to be on active duty in order to transfer his education benefits and on 22 February 2011 he made an appointment with the Chief, Transitions Services at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009581
The convening authority disapproved the request and ordered trial by a general court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009584
The applicant requests, in effect, the following changes to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Item 8a (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) to show Fort Wainwright, Alaska (AK) * Item 18 (Remarks) to show his deployment with the 172nd Engineer Battalion * Item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) to show another RE Code 2. Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009589
On 5 October 2009, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for commission of serious offenses. Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 6, provides that Soldiers on active duty may be discharged or released because of genuine dependency or hardship. However, his military records show he was separated for commission of the serious offenses of being AWOL from on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009596
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him this medal and add it to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 19 October 2006 through 9 September 2008, b. deleting the current entry from item 12f of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009599
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was promised the SLRP by his recruiter and that he was eligible to receive this incentive at the time of his enlistment in the NYARNG in 2009. The applicant was otherwise eligible to receive the SLRP; therefore, based on the moral commitment made by the Army in the form of the promise of the recruiter, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct the applicant's record to show he was authorized and received the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009600
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The evidence of record shows the applicant deployed with his unit to Kuwait/Iraq on 27 April 2003 and served in the theater of operations through 11 July 2004. Records also show the applicant received HFP/IDP pay for this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009601
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 2009 to show the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with three bronze service stars instead of the ICM with two bronze service stars. He was honorably discharged from the NYARNG on 13 June 2011. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Iraq from 18 June 2004 to 20 June 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009602
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was retired by reason of 20 years of active duty service on 27 December 1993 instead of being discharged and that he be paid all back pay and allowances from that date. The applicants records show that he served approximately 15 years of active duty service in AUS, Regular Army and USAR components. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009603
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120009603 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Afghanistan from 26 June 2008 to 25 June 2009. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states for: a. item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the Soldier's continuous period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009606
The advisory opinion states the applicant would have been eligible to transfer the benefit had he done so prior to being discharged from the Selected Reserve. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 (orders in support of contingency operations, i.e., mobilization), and must have received an honorable discharge at the conclusion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009611
The applicant states that after returning home from his service in the Republic of Vietnam he had a hard time coping with stateside duty and the way civilians seemed to hate the Soldiers who served in Vietnam. The civilian court sentenced him to be placed on 5 years probation. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of a civil conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009612
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "3xx-xx-xxxx" instead of "2xx-xx-xxxx." It states that the complete name and SSN of the separating service member would be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009615
The following forms in his Military Personnel Record Jacket (MPRJ) show his middle name as Bxxnden and the first three digits of his SSN as 025: * DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment - Armed Forces of the United States) * DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) * DA Form 2 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part I) 4. His military records show he enlisted and consistently used the SSN with the first three digits as "025." _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009616
On 2 May 2012, officials at DFAS notified the applicant that there was no record of the FSM requesting to change his election to former spouse or that a copy of his divorce decree had been provided to show he was divorced. Although the applicant could have and should have made a written request that the FSMs SBP be converted from spouse coverage to former spouse coverage within 1 year of their divorce when the FSM failed to do so the evidence shows that an injustice occurred in this case. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009620
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service and issued a Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate. On 15 March 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was both proper and equitable. In accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009621
There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that he was awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge while serving in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows he completed training, was awarded, and served in MOS 13E throughout his military service and during his service in Vietnam. Based on the available evidence, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and to have it added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009624
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show the Purple Heart (3rd Award). Therefore, he is entitled to the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 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 WD AGO Form 53-55 the Purple Heart; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009625
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be changed to an honorable discharge or a separation by reason of permanent physical disability. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of or change to his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009626
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp, and the French Croix de Guerre with Palm. The FSM's military records are not available for review. His WD AGO Form 53-55 issued at the time of his discharge shows that he participated in the Rhineland and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009634
The applicant states: * he was never informed of Post-9/11 GI Bill or the requirement to be on active duty to transfer this benefit * he believes he should have been informed of his eligibility during his outprocessing briefing * he was not required to serve any additional service and had met the requirements; he retired on 30 November 2009 3. The advisory official recommended approval and stated the applicant gained eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit before he left the service;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009639
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of an additional Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation for Southwest Asia, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and a second Overseas Service Ribbon. According to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Website's list of previously-approved unit awards, the 295th Supply Company was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 11 October 1990-6 October 1991...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009641
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as 4xx-xx-xxxx. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 March 1969 the current entry and replacing it with the Social Security Number as shown on his Social Security card. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009642
The applicant requests, in effect, that a brain injury/mental health condition be added to his unfitting condition and his disability rating be increased to at least 30 percent (a medical retirement). His condition should have been rated as an unfitting condition. His disability was diagnosed as 100 percent disabling by the VA within 1 year of separation from the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009645
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by adding the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) (2d award), Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM), and the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) (2d Award). The applicant provides copies of orders awarding the JMUA to Headquarters, Joint Task Force Haiti for the period 14 January to 1 June 2010, a memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense awarding the AFSM to service members deployed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009646
A review of the applicants separation proceedings failed to show any evidence or indication that the applicant was led to believe that he would be eligible to reenter the military services within 6 months or any period thereafter. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009648
Based on the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) grant of full relief in Docket Number AR20090016282 on 8 July 2010, which resulted in his processing through the PDES and his medical retirement effective 16 May 2008, he believes he remains entitled to either basic pay, drill pay, or incapacitation pay for the period between his erroneous release from active duty (REFRAD) on 3 January 2007 and his retirement date of 16 May 2008. On 19 October 2011, the U.S. Army Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009649
He was discharged on 22 June 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 3-10, as a result of court-martial with issuance of a dishonorable discharge. Records show the applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his offenses. However, there is no evidence that indicates that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009653
The evidence of record shows that he served in Korea from 15 December 1986 through 19 January 1988. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214, dated 21 January 1988, to add the Korea Defense Service Medal. _______ _ __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 | 20120009655
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 August 2004 shows in: a. item 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "0000 00 00," indicating no foreign service; b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized (All periods of service)) the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar; c. item 14 (Military Education (Course title, number of weeks and month...