ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009804
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct military occupational specialty (MOS) and most significant duty assignment. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his specialty was MOS 1677 (Military Police) and also show this duty as his most significant duty assignment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009806
The applicant requests upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 12 April 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied her request for an honorable discharge. Her record of service during her last enlistment included adverse counseling statements and two NJP's; therefore, her service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009808
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge. He was wounded in action against a hostile force in the RVN on 12 May 1968. c. Thus, the available evidence supports award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009810
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120009810 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120009810 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009811
The U.S. Army Arctic Test Center, AK, published the following SO: * SO Number 22, dated 2 February 1968, awarding him primary MOS 67C and secondary MOS 68G * SO Number 124, dated 5 August 1968, awarding him the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) 7. This form further shows he was serving in MOS 67C at the time of release from active duty and he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009813
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his awards of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009814
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It is believed that the applicant's military records were lost or destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973. The available record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show he was wounded in action against an enemy and received treatment from medical personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009815
On 3 May 1977, the applicant was accordingly discharged. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's request that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009816
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009817
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009818
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. His DD Form 214 only shows two overseas service bars; therefore, his DD Form, 214 should be corrected accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009820
The applicant's records contain a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 25 March 1968, that shows his SSN with the fourth digit as "3." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant's SSN was listed with the fourth digit as "3" upon his induction into the Army and this was the SSN he was used throughout his military service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009821
The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon his retirement so he was eligible to transfer the benefits to his spouse. He was eligible to transfer benefits to his spouse if he requested the transfer before he left the service and completed the 2-year obligation. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009822
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation and Record of Service). Following consultation with legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009823
The applicant states the FSM should have received the Purple Heart because he was wounded on 22 April 1967 in Vietnam. The applicant provides: * Service medical records * FSM's death certificate * FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Page 4 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Western Union telegram CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009824
d. a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), signed and dated by the applicant, which shows she requested early separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5(b), due to a locally imposed bar to reenlistment. On 8 May 1996, the approving authority approved the request for early separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5(b), for a locally imposed bar to reenlistment and directed the applicant be issued an honorable discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009825
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. It also shows in: a. item 4 (Arm or Service): Ordnance; b. item 6 (Organization): 578th Ordnance Ammunition Company; c. item 30 (Military Occupational Specialty and Number): Munition Worker (901); d. item 31 (Military Qualification and Date): "Records lost thru fire"; e. item 32 (Battles and Campaigns): * Rhineland * Central Europe f. item 33 (Decorations and Citations): * European-African-Middle Eastern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009828
On 25 January 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009829
The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) and all accompanying allied documents listed his middle name as "Joseph." The middle name "Adam" does not appear on any documents contained in his military records. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009830
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He acknowledged that he was guilty of the charges or lesser included charges and that, if the request was accepted, he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and be furnished a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. The applicant's record prior to his last enlistment was very good as documented by his awards and the issuance of the Honorable Discharge Certification of Military Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009831
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had served 1 year, 10 months, and 7 days of active service and his DD Form 214 reflects the SSN under which the applicant served his entire period of service. At the time the applicant enlisted he provided the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214 and all of the documents contained in his official records, to include those completed by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009832
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * his Honorable Discharge Certificate from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), dated 1 July 1960 * a DA Form 1577 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Although the applicant's complete military records are not available for review, the available evidence shows he was honorably released from active service in the rank of corporal after completing 2 years of active military service, including service in Korea, with no time lost. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009833
The applicant requests his reason for discharge be changed to physical disability. Title 38, U.S. Code, sections 1110 and 1131, permits the VA to award compensation for a medical condition which was incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence that he was unable to perform his duties because of injuries sustained while on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009834
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) to show the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Support (i.e., 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 | 20120009835
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-9844" instead of "XXX-XX-4497." There is no evidence in the available record showing that he ever used "XXX-XX-9844" as his SSN while he was in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009836
The applicant requests her separation code of "LDG" and her narrative reason for separation of "Inability to Perform Prescribed Duties Due to Parenthood" listed on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be removed. AR 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designators), in effect at the time, provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the separation codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It states the separation code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009837
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009838
The applicant provides: * Orders for the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Orders and citation for the Bronze Star Medal * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS and he was assigned to an infantry company in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the CIB, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device (2nd Award), Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009839
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his service number; it did not list his SSN. He completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) in connection with this induction and listed his SSN as "xxx-x8-xxxx (the number "8" is the fifth digit). His service record contains documents to include a DD Form 398 that listed the requested number.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009840
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 service in Southwest Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm and any associated awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009842
A letter from the DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay Department, dated 27 January 2012, shows the applicant was advised in accordance with the Physical Disability Board of Review's recommendation his military record had been corrected to reflect that he was placed on the Permanent Disability Retired List effective 9 October 2009. The law allows a participating member to elect to discontinue participation by submitting a DD Form 2656-2 during the period that is more than 2 years but less than 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009844
The applicant requests approval to transfer 1 month of her educational benefits to two additional dependent children, J____ M____ and A____ M____, under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The evidence of record shows the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 1 April 2010. It is apparent she was aware of the requirement to request TEB through the DOD TEB online database prior to her transfer to the Retired Reserve as she transferred...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009845
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the: * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * Air Assault Badge * Item 14 (Military Education) to show the Air Assault School 2. His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 13 the: * Army Service Ribbon *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009846
He states he received an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for flight operations during his participation in Operation Just Cause (Panama). The applicant contends that he should have been awarded the AM instead of the ARCOM for his service during Operation Just Cause wherein he flew numerous combat missions. The recommendation for award of the AM went before the Army Decorations Board and that board determined the ARCOM was a more appropriate award for his service during Operation Just Cause.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009848
Records show he participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon for each credited campaign, to include the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the PUC, VUA, MUC, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and three bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009849
The applicant requests his dates of service in Vietnam shown in item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected. The applicant states he went to Vietnam in May 1969, not 1968 as recorded on his DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20120009853
He also requests copies of the narrative for each award and issuance of a replacement set of all medals and awards. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 9. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009857
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 overseas service in Honduras from October 1983 through April 1984 and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show overseas service in Honduras.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009858
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 October 1988, the company commander notified the applicant of the proposed recommendation to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b for misconduct with a general discharge. The applicant's service record is void of evidence which indicates he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009860
Based on the following details administrative relief was recommended for the applicant because he was on transition leave for retirement and he left the service within 90 days of implementation of the program. He would have been eligible to transfer the benefit if he transferred it before he left the 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 application and the Army approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009861
Counsel requests, in effect: a. the applicant's general discharge be upgraded to honorable; b. his narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to Secretarial Authority; c. his separation code be changed to "JFF"; and d. his reenlistment (RE) code be changed to RE-1J. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009864
The Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File, contains case files for approved separations that show, on 30 July 2007, the applicants unit commander notified her that action was being initiated to separate her under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of personality disorder. The evidence of record is void of medical treatment records that show the applicant was suffering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009867
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. He found out this is not the case and he could have been court-martialed, served his time, and received a better discharge. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 6 June 1996, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009874
The applicant's service medical records and PEB Proceedings are not included in her Army Military Human Resource Record. The record of the examination shows she had been recommended for an MEB. _______ _ 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 | 20120009881
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was released from active duty (REFRAD) in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides: * Orders 64-10, issued by the 546th Personnel Service Company, Fort Hood, TX, dated 1 April 1988 * Permanent Orders 58-13, issued by the same headquarters, dated 28 March 1988 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009884
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120009884 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It states that individuals with an RE code of 3 can normally reenlist in the Army or another service, but will probably require a waiver to be processed. Without evidence to the contrary, he is not entitled to award of Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) for the period 4 November 2007 through 3 November 2010 and its addition to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009886
For those reasons and the fact that there was no evidence he pushed someone out of a window, he believes his "dishonorable" discharge should be changed to honorable. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 12 December 1968, four third-party letters of support, and a medical record. It also shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009897
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed an overseas tour in Alaska as evidenced by the entry in section IX of his ERB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009898
There are no orders in his record that show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009905
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his: * discharge date * date of birth (DOB) as 30 June 19XX instead of 2 July 19XX 2. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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.