ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010192
Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. Therefore, he is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these bronze service stars. 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 * Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010193
This case is being considered based on DD Forms 113 (Military Pay Records) which are included in the available evidence and the documents provided by him. There is no evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010196
The applicant provides copies of a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), DA Form 2446 (Request for Orders), discharge orders, National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), and 10 pages of post-service medical records. The available evidence does not include treatment records related to the 13 May 1983 accident. The available record does not contain any evidence and the applicant has not provided any evidence of medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010200
He provided the following documents: a. letter, dated 11 March 2012, from a former Senior Medic for Troop G, 2nd Squadron, 11th ACR, who states the applicant left Blackhorse base camp with Troop G on or about 26 May 1969. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded a medical personnel MOS and he served as an ambulance orderly and medical aidman with the 37th Medical Company and Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th ACR in Vietnam. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010203
d. The applicant further states that he has problems in life now because of alcohol, which is a drug. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that all of the evidence he presented in his original request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable was not given proper consideration by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010209
The applicant provides military medical records in support of his request. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 16 June 1997 by reason of "failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards" under the provisions of paragraph 5-11, Army Regulation 635-200(Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). ______________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010212
The DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) prepared during this enlistment on 2 March 1977 does not include the PH in the list of awards contained in item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns). It states in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound must have required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010215
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010216
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 9 January 1964 be corrected to show awards and decorations for his temporary duty (TDY) assignments in the Philippines, Korea, and Berlin. There is no evidence of record which shows he served in the Philippines, Korea, or Berlin prior to his release from active duty on 9 January 1964. Service members must have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010217
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and his narrative reason for separation be changed. He was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Although he contends his narrative reason for separation isn't true, evidence shows he was discharged for unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010218
Counsel requests that the applicant be issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing his correct SSN. On 5 March 1967, prior to his induction into the Army, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and listed the SSN he now claims is correct. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010220
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. Based on the correction of the above GO, the GO that awarded him the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal which currently shows the period of service as 3 May 1963 through 2 May 1966 should also be corrected to show the period of service as 15 February 1963 through 14 February 1966. c. Based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010221
The applicant requests: a. the last digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show "9"; b. his date of entry be corrected to show 1967 instead of 1962; and c. a second Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214. The applicant states: * His SSN is not correct * He served from 19 July 1967 to 21 March 1969 * He was awarded a second award of the BSM while serving in Vietnam but only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010223
His DD Form 214 for the period ending on 14 April 1952 correctly shows he complete 3 years, 5 months, and 24 days for foreign service. His DD Form 214 for the period ending on 14 April 1961 correctly shows he completed 4 years, 6 months, and 23 days or foreign service. At the time of retirement only foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 should be listed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010224
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010224 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his separation from active duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 26 October 1965 and he was released from active duty on 25 October 1967 and transferred to the USAR after serving 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010225
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him this medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010226
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The evidence of record confirms the applicant held an infantry MOS and he was assigned as an 11C ammunition bearer in a cavalry unit during his 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 his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010229
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). He is authorized the National Defense Service Medal based on his honorable service during the period 16 January 1964 through 12 January 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010233
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests to be awarded the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show it. Nevertheless, while the available evidence is insufficient for awarding the applicant a Bronze Star Medal, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010236
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she was retired due to physical disability. The applicant contends her military records should be corrected to show she was retired due to physical disability because she has undergone multiple surgeries and has ongoing service connected medical issues. The available evidence shows the applicant was evaluated by a PEB while on active duty and found unfit for duty due to a medical condition rated at 10 percent disabling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010237
BOARD DATE: 8 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010237 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When the error was discovered, his son was added to the SBP account and an adjustment was made from "declined" to "child" coverage, effective 1 July 2011. The law stipulates that a member who does not have a dependent child at the time of initial eligibility for SBP may elect coverage for a dependent child within the one-year period after acquiring the first dependent child.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010241
The applicant's DD Form 214 and all other available service documents contained in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), list the spelling of his middle name as "Lenard" or "Lenord." The evidence shows his date of enlistment and date of entry on active duty are correctly shown on his DD Form 4 and DD Form 214, respectively. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010242
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 January 1974, subsequent to receiving legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010243
He completed 2 years, 6 months, and 22 days of creditable active military service 7. It states for: a. item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214; and b. item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement: "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010248
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending 30 June 2011 to show: * award of military occupational specialty (MOS) 31E1O (Field Radio Repairer) * MOS 91B3O (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) changed to show 91B3O (Medical Specialist) * award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) 2. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 October 1983 correctly shows his MOS 31E2O. Although the applicant's DD Form 214 ending 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010249
On 27 January 1989, the separation authority approved the administrative discharge and ordered the applicant discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged by reason of misconduct for abuse of illegal drugs under the provisions of chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010250
The evidence of record shows he served on active duty during a qualifying period for the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The applicant's records do not show nor did he provide evidence that shows he was assigned to a unit that was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award during the period 3 January 1990 through 30 December 1993. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010252
On 5 September 1980, the separation authority approved the board's recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-33b, for misconduct based upon frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authority with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. While there is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was involved in any incidents of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010253
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) governed award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to Army forces operating in South Vietnam. However, in the absence of documentary evidence confirming his assignment or attachment to an infantry unit, such as his Purple Heart orders might show, at the time when he was wounded on 6 May 1967 there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010256
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her married name rather than her maiden name. The applicants DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) shows she reenlisted on 2 September 2005 using her maiden name. _______ _ 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 | 20120010257
The applicant states he did not know he could request an upgrade of his discharge. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge 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 | 20120010260
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge. On 15 November 1974, following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary request for 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. ___________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 | 20120010265
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all of his authorized awards. The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show all of his authorized awards. 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) for the period 25 June 1963...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010268
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device and one oak leaf cluster (1OLC). While the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, he was not awarded any service stars to denote his campaign participation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010270
The applicant requests item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show honorable. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010273
This form also shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * two overseas service bars * Combat Infantryman Badge 10. The evidence of record shows he participated in two campaigns while serving in Vietnam which entitles him to two bronze service stars for wear on his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010276
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "5" as the third digit instead of "3." His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) and all allied documents listed his SSN with the number "5" in the third digit. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows when the applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in December 1992 he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010278
A Soldier who is physically unqualified for further military service has no inherent or vested right to continuation; (2) paragraph 6-3 that COAD applies to officers on the active duty list, Regular Army enlisted Soldiers, and Soldiers in the AGR requesting continuation as AGR; (3) paragraph 6-6 that final PDES evaluation may be waived for retirement for length of service. The applicant's reconsideration request that her record be corrected to show 20 years of active duty service under COAD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010280
Additionally, Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his enlisted service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010282
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show his correct social security number (SSN). As a result, upon his discharge, his TIN was recorded in item 3 of his DD Form 214 as "910-xx-xxxx"; however, his SSN was not recorded on the DD Form 214. However, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct only the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010283
The applicant states: a. f. Paragraph 4-31 (Not Qualified for Promotion) states for ARNG officers in the grade of 2LT and USAR officers in the grades of warrant officer one and 2LT: (1) If found not qualified for promotion to the grade chief warrant officer two or 1LT, a final determination will be made by the following: area commanders for unit officers and overseas residents and the Commander, Human Resources Command, St. Louis for all others. The minimum criteria in effect at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010287
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve service. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer education benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. There is insufficient evidence that shows the applicant submitted a request to transfer his education benefits to his family member(s) while on active duty or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010289
A 28 August 1997 medical examination shows: a. the applicant's chief complaint was chronic knee pain. The evidence of record shows the diagnosis "Resolving Grade 1/2 ankle sprain on the right" was listed in the MEB proceedings. The available evidence shows the 8 October 1997 informal PEB found the applicant unfit due to chondromalacia patella in both knees with RPPS and awarded a 20-percent rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010293
The applicant states: * he requests his DOR be backdated to 1 September 2011 * his DOR for warrant officer one (WO1) was 1 September 2009 * a promotion from WO1 to CW2 is time based and is automatically given after 2 years * due to errors in recordkeeping by the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) he was promoted to CW2 on 17 April 2012 * his DOR for CW2 is 17 April 2012, but it should be 1 September 2011 * all the required paperwork was submitted by him on time to the MDARNG for this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010294
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his correct middle name. A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), prepared by the applicant, dated 7 September 1973, shows he entered his name as "Larry Roy P_____." The evidence of record shows that upon entry on active duty in the RA, the applicant's middle name was correctly recorded in his military service record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010298
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the name listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time. This Record of Proceedings will be filed in his military record, along with the legal name change document that is already filed in the record, to provide clarity and to deal with any confusion that may arise regarding the difference in the name under which he performed his military service and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010299
The applicant requests in effect, that the Army Grade Determination Review Board's (AGDRB) decision be changed to show he is authorized retired pay in the rank of lieutenant colonel (LTC)/O-5 vice Major (MAJ)/O-4. For officers below the grade of brigadier general, the AGDRB will recommend to the DASA (Review Boards) for final determination, the highest grade in which an officer has served satisfactorily for purposes of service/physical disability retirement, computation of retired pay, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010300
Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused education benefits to family members. The applicant had over 20 years of service upon his retirement, no additional service requirement, no evidence of any adverse action, and he would have been eligible to transfer the benefit to either his spouse or children if he had transferred it before he left the service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010301
Due to the applicant's attitude, the 1SG recommended he be discharged under the TDP. At least one formal counseling was required before separation proceedings could be initiated and there must have been evidence that the Soldier's deficiencies continued after the initial formal counseling. There is no evidence during his formal counseling or during his processing for separation that he was told he would receive an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010302
The applicant requests the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 11 September 2009, be removed from the performance portion of his Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR) or transferred to the restricted portion of his AMHRR. b. on 24 September 2010, General T----- directed the GOMOR be transferred to his AMHRR. However, the governing regulation (Army Regulation 600-37) for filing letters of reprimand does not indicate a general officer is not allowed to reconsider...