ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009908
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he received permanent Federal recognition for an initial appointment as a second lieutenant (2LT) in the Oklahoma Army National Guard National (OKARNG) on 2 May 2008. Moreover, in accordance with National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions), paragraph 2-2, the effective date of Federal recognition for original appointment is the date on which the commissioned officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009910
The applicant requests correction of block 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by amending her dates of service in Iraq. The applicant states the dates in block 18 which show her service in Iraq from 4 April 2009 through 15 June 2010 should match block 12a (Date Entered Active Duty) and 12b (Separation Date this Period). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009911
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to add his Prisoner of War (POW) Medal and POW status. The applicant provides: * Western Union Telegram, dated 31 March 1945 * POW post card, dated 6 February 1945 * Honorable Discharge Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009915
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) and supporting documents from her official military personnel file (OMPF). In July 2005, the applicant's company commander requested nonjudicial punishment (NJP) action be taken against the applicant. It states that application for removal of a DA Form 2627 from a Soldier's OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction o...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009921
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the awards he is entitled to for his deployments to: * Haiti, from July to September 1999 * Kosovo, from January to June 2001 2. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009924
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as first sergeant (1SG) vice master sergeant (MSG). The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the 5-week 1SG Course in April 1996 and he served in the rank and duty position of 1SG from November 1996 (the date he was promoted to E-8) through August 1997. However, he served as the NCOIC in the rank of MSG in two different units from September 1997 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009925
The evidence of record shows the applicant was deployed in Afghanistan from 7 December 2002 through 3 January 2003, a period of 28 days. The evidence of record shows he did not complete training for award of an MOS during his period of service from 20 January 1999 through 14 January 2000. Therefore, he did not complete a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and he is not entitled to addition of this award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009927
She provides: * memorandum for record (MFR), subject: Issuance of DD 215 [Correction to DD Form 214] [Applicant] * DD Form 214 (member copy 4) * correspondence she received from the VA * Application, License, and Record of Marriage CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of her DD Form 214 to show she received a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009928
Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer educational benefits (TEB) to family members. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB prior to retirement but did not do so. 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 his request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009931
The applicant requests, in effect, Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period from 1 January 2000 through 1 July 2012. The OTSG recommends she be granted BCP for the period 1 January 2000 through 30 April 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the required paperwork was completed in a timely manner to entitle her to BCP for the period from 1 January 2000 to 30 April 2011 based on an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009934
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his son under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant in this case had 20 years of service upon retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer the benefit because the law requires Soldiers to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009937
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) AR20120009937 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120009937 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009939
The applicant requests correction to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her last tour of duty in Iraq. The evidence of record shows the applicant was deployed to Iraq from 31 October 2006 through 12 December 2007, a period of 1 year, 1 month, and 12 days. Therefore, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009950
The applicant requests change of her reentry eligibility (RE) code on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Service) from a 3 to a 1. She voluntarily requested separation from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 8, for pregnancy. Army regulations state that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009952
The applicant requests reconsideration of her previous application to correct item 24 (Character of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service was honorable. However, the record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows she was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 21 July 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 11-3a, by reason of "ELS performance and conduct." Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009954
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last name spelled as "JORDAN." Accordingly, his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 21 April 1968 and 14 April 1971 should be corrected to show his last name as "JORDAN." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 21 April 1968 and 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009961
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows: * 2 years of foreign service * Army of Occupation Medal (Japan) * 5 days of time lost * he was separated from the Army on temporary service records and a discharge affidavit 6. 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 for the period ending 26 March 1952 by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009963
He was later informed the DD Form 2656-2 could not be processed, and he would have to petition the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. A DD form 2656, dated 14 February 2012, shows in Section IX (SBP Election) he elected not to participate in the SBP. A DD Form 2656-2, dated 1 March 2012, shows he requested to discontinue participation in the SBP and his spouse concurred.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009964
The applicant states he was wounded in action in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and did not receive the PH. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 13 June 1968 through 14 January 1970 and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for being wounded in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009966
The applicant states: * he is diagnosed as having diabetes and arteriosclerosis which had their onset while on active duty * while on active duty he had to exercise daily to control his diabetes * he was denied a medical examination at the time of his separation despite having abnormal glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels * the Army did not keep proper records of either his enlisted or officer service * the reason for his failure to be promoted was racial * personnel not selected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009967
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. His MPRJ contains an information paper, dated 14 December 2009, to the applicant that states his military records have been corrected to show the correction to his SSN and provided a DD Form 1343 (Notification of Change in Service Member's Official Records). Based on the change recorded by HRC, it is appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009968
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, his record of service does not support an upgrade of his discharge either an honorable or a general discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20120009970
Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. HQDA will determine the needs of the Army by grade and MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009971
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 29 (Other Service Training Courses Successfully Completed) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Electronic Counter-Measures and Electronic Counter Counter-Measures courses, he took at The Signal School, Fort Monmouth, NJ, from February to March 1963. Item 26 (Military Education) of his DA Form 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009974
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should show his correct dates of service in Vietnam. 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 * adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star * Valorous Unit Award * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009975
The applicant provides a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of his request. There is no indication that the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his ARNG discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that would suggest any error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009976
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant did not provide any evidence. However, his records contain two DA Forms 24 (Service Record) and a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), as follows: a. DA Form 24 covering the period 10 September 1962 to 2 September 1965 shows in Section 1 - Appointments, Promotions or Reduction the following grades and effective dates: * private (PVT)/E-1, 10 September 1962 * private (PVT)/E-2,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009979
He or she will only receive a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report); and d. RC Soldiers completing initial ADT that results in the award of an MOS even when the active duty period was less than 90 days. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. There is no evidence and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded, held, or served in any other MOS during his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009981
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show 11 years and 6 months of foreign service. His DD Form 214 shows 6 years, 2 months, and 3 days of foreign service. His Officer Record Brief shows the following assignments which were located overseas and the periods of those assignments: 28 January 1986-1 March 1989 Germany 13 June 1991-1 July 1994 Germany 15 February 1998-1 August 1998 Tuzla 1 September 1999-1 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009984
Based on the correct HPPED/MS-Pay-Date 19910807, the following periods and BCP rates should be reviewed for compliance and applied for any adjustment or payment: * 20010807-20030806 at $291.66 per month * 20030807-20050806 at $333.33 per month * 20050807-20090806 at $416.66 per month * 20090807-indefinite at final rate of $500 per month c. In accordance with Army Regulation 37-104-4 (Military Pay and Allowances Policy), 8 June 2005, chapter 20 - Settlement Actions Resulting from Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009985
The applicant requests, in effect, his Army National Guard (ARNG) discharge orders be revoked and he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant provides: * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders, dated 7 September 2010 * ARNG discharge orders, dated 3 June 2010 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009988
The applicant's correction of his DOR to CPT was delayed as a result of his initial FEDREC for 1LT never being processed. Once this action was corrected and FEDREC was granted for his 1LT promotion, the applicant's packet was resubmitted to NGB FEDREC Branch with an order being published on 20 December 2011 granting him a DOR to CPT of 19 December 2011. c. Considering the error was no fault of the applicant, he should receive full administrative relief and be awarded all pay and benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009989
The applicant provides: a. his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 December 1973 that shows he was awarded one award of the Purple Heart. c. a Purple Heart Certificate, dated 13 January 1975, that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 29 November 1971. ____________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 | 20120009991
Her records show that since the date of her commissioning she has continued to serve and has been credited with qualifying years for retirement every year except her last year and then only because of the MRD that was established as 31 May 2012. Although her records do not explain why 31 May 2012 was the established MRD, it did not meet the intent of allowing her to reach retirement eligibility and unjustly caused her to serve an additional 1 year, 8 months, and 27 days with no way of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009993
The applicant requests reconsideration for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. On 21 April 1965, a recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 was initiated based on the applicants civil conviction on 16 October 1964. Although the applicant alleges to have suffered from PTSD during his military service, there is no evidence in his military records and the applicant has not provided any evidence supporting this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120009998
He was not informed of the requirement to transfer educational benefits to his eligible dependents while he was still in an active duty status. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010004
The applicant requests that his Social Security Number (SSN) be corrected. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the DD Form 214 to show the SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN that is listed on the applicant's DD Form 214 in block 32 and adding the SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010008
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received on 19 November 1944, while serving in World War II (WWII). His available record is void of documentation that indicates he was wounded in action during his service in WWII.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010009
BOARD DATE: 13 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010009 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with bronze service star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 60, and the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010010
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 July 1985 at the age of 17 years and 11 months. On 27 June 1986, the applicant's commander informed him that he was recommending his separation from military service for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010013
The applicant requests: a. the last digit of his service number (SN) be corrected on his general orders, award certificate, and citation for the Bronze Star Medal (BSM); and b. the BSM be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Evidence of record shows the last digit of his SN is "8." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Headquarters, Americal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010015
The applicant provides: * letter of commendation, dated 1 July 1965 * endorsement to a letter of commendation, dated 12 August 1965 * photograph * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The letter of commendation lists his rank as SP5. Although there are some documents in his records that indicate his rank as SP5 (but his release from active duty orders are ambiguous, showing his rank as (SP5/E4), regrettably, without orders there is insufficient evidence to amend his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010021
The applicant requests the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010024
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), an unspecified sharpshooter marksmanship qualification badge, "Overseas Occupation Medal" (presumably he means the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp for the Army of Occupation of Italy) and "Colonel's Orderly Medal." Since Army Regulation 600-8-22 does not show the "Colonel's Orderly Medal" as an authorized award, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010025
His record does include a Report of Medical History, dated 10 September 1968, showing he received a gunshot wound to the right leg in March 1968 while serving in Vietnam. The available evidence supports his request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for the wound he incurred on 11 March 1968; b. deleting the VSM and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010026
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 29 June 1979 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant contends that his discharge under other than honorable conditions discharge for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010027
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010030
The applicant requests the record of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within one year of their divorce and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010031
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his injuries were combat related. He argues that his DD Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) states his injuries were combat related. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his injuries were combat related and qualifies for CRSC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010035
The applicant requests corrections of discrepancies on and between her Office Record Brief (ORB) and her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides copies of: * e-mail related to her attempts to correct her records * her USAR appointment letter * a 1997 Oath of Office * her 16 December 2003 DD Form 214 * a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) * her 2 copies of her ORB * Permanent Orders Number 310-503 (deployment orders) * a...