ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010303
On 5 March 2012, he requested a BAH waiver for the period 24 January 2012 to 29 June 2012 while attending the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course at Fort Lee, VA. 4. d. He should submit an application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The evidence confirms he submitted a request for a BAH/COLA waiver in November 2011 and his waiver was not processed until 19 April 2012 through no fault of his own which resulted in a late approval date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010304
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer two (CW2) to show an effective date of 30 March 2011. The applicant states he completed the warrant officer basic course (WOBC) on 30 March 2011 and was eligible for advancement to CW2 on that date since he had more than 2 years of time in grade as a sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 prior to his Federal recognition date. Ohio ARNG memorandum, dated 29 May 2012, subject: Correction of ARNG Promotion Effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010307
The applicants, daughters of a deceased former service member (FSM), request correction of their father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the: * Bronze Star Medal * Prisoner of War (POW) Medal 2. The applicants also provide a letter from the NPRC which shows the FSM's entitlement to award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his receipt of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010310
His service record does not contain orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Vietnam casualty roster does not list his name. A VA Form 07-3101 shows he requested medical and dental records from the VA. In the absence of evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis upon which to award the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010311
The military documents contained in his record show he served and was released from the Army under the name shown on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in his service personnel records to show he legally changed his name while he served in the Army. Therefore, his military records and DD Form 214 are correct as currently constituted and, as a result, there is no basis for granting him the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010312
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 30 January 1968, for 2 years. Accordingly, on 25 March 1971, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 11, as a result of court-martial, in pay grade E-1. On 25 March 1971, he was discharged pursuant to the sentence of his general court-martial and he was issued a BCD after the sentence was affirmed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010314
The applicant requests his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 21 November 1983, his commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of chapter 7, section V, of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) due to concealment of civil convictions. The commander stated the applicant did not tell his recruiter of the violations that occurred in the state of California.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010315
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. The applicant states a general officer presented him with the BSM and it has the "V" device on it. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base amending his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the BSM with "V" Device instead of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010316
On 16 July 1982, his immediate commander advised him that he intended to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), by reason of poor attitude, lack of self discipline, inability to adapt emotionally, and inability to demonstrate responsibility which indicated a lack of promotion potential. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010317
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 Army Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL). The evidence of record shows he served qualifying periods of service and was awarded of the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010318
The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. d. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. posthumously awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received as result of hostile enemy action on 1 April 1951,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010319
On one occasion when his platoon sergeant was visiting him in his room he was showing him pictures of his family. His commander indicated the reasons for his proposed action were because of the applicant's unsatisfactory performance, based on his poor counseling statements and four instances of nonjudicial punishment. Service of Soldiers separated because of unsatisfactory performance under this regulation will be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions as warranted by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010320
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of every document contained in the applicant's military personnel record shows the applicant served under a completely different SSN throughout his tenure of service than the one he now claims. Although the applicant requests to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his social security card, all of the documents in his military service records show he served in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010322
His enlistment contract indicates he enlisted for training in MOS 91B and airborne training. The applicant's service record reveals he enlisted in the service for training in MOS 91B and for airborne training. However, his service record is void of evidence which shows he completed airborne training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010324
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the USMC on 8 November 1973. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010325
The evidence of record also confirms the applicant received excellent conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments and his record is void of derogatory information or a unit commander disqualification that would have precluded award of the AGCM. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010340
He states: * his earnings record on his Social Security Statement would not show earnings if his SSN was wrong in 1972 and 1973 * he was in the Army from 1972 to 1973 * he lost his original DD Form 214 after he was discharged and did not know there was an error until he received a new one 35 years later 3. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 532-XX-XXXX. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120010340 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010351
On 25 March 1974, he was seen for back pain. However, he completed a physical examination on 23 March 1974 that showed he was qualified for separation. On 2 August 1974, he was issued a DA Form 3349 by a medical doctor at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) for a temporary medical profile for low back pain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010358
After carefully considering the evidence of record, the board found the applicant: a. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 15 July 1963, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-208, for unfitness, in pay grade E-1 with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010359
Nothing in multiple typical source documents shows he was wounded in action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. His record is also void of any official Army correspondence or Western Union telegrams and there is no conclusive evidence in his service personnel record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010360
The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who completed the required training before 1 August 1981 provided they had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before 1 August 1981 provided they had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010361
The DA Form 2656-6, Section III (Conditions that Trigger Eligibility to Change Coverage), Number 8 (I Am Requesting a Change in Coverage Based On:), shows the FSM marked the "Marriage" block which stated, "A member, who does not have a spouse at the time of initial eligibility, may provide SBP for the first spouse acquired after retirement by elective coverage before the first anniversary of that marriage. He and the applicant were married on 7 August 2009. The evidence of record shows her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010364
Therefore, as a matter of equity his records should be corrected to show he did so in a timely manner prior to his effective date of transfer to the IRR. 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 transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members prior to his transfer to the IRR, provided all other program eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010365
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 August 1980, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, as a result of a court-martial with a BCD. The evidence of record confirms the applicants SPCM proceedings where he was convicted on several charges were accomplished in accordance with applicable law and regulation including a review through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010372
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 "SHEPHERD" vice "SHAPARD" and to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. 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 qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010373
He received three awards of the Purple Heart during his service in Vietnam for wounds he received on 15 January 1971, 1 June 1971, and 25 June 1971. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards) states 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 the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010374
The applicant requests correction of his dates of service in Iraq listed in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his retirement on 28 February 2012 shows he completed a total of 5 years, 1 month, and 2 days of active military service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Iraq from 27 June 2008 to 5 September 2009 as evidenced by entries on his ERB and DFAS pay record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010376
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant completed a Selective Service System (SSS) Form 254 (Application for Voluntary Induction), dated 11 March 1965. His DD Form 47 (Induction Record) shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 9 April 1965.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010381
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Release from Active Duty (REFRAD) Order * DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings) * DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The EPSBD found the applicant medically unfit for enlistment and as a result, recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010384
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Army Service Ribbon (ASR) and Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) be added to his 8 August 1977 DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was in an active Reserve status as of 1 August 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010396
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He further states that because the type of flying hours (combat/non-combat) can't be determined based on the internet data that as a minimum he would like to have Air Medals awarded based on one award per 50 flying hours for the 1,020 hours listed on the internet printout. There is no evidence in his record that he was awarded the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010397
He also indicated his understanding that if he received a less than honorable discharge he could make application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for upgrading; however, he realized that an act of consideration by either board did not imply that his discharge would be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010399
BOARD DATE: 11 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010399 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It limits the eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who have 6 years of eligible service regardless of the reason for separation. The G-I advisory opinion further indicates that based on the details provided by the applicant, G-1 does not recommend relief in the applicants case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010401
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010401 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his educational benefits to his son before he left active duty on 30 September 2009. The evidence of record shows the applicant retired within 90 days of implementation of the program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010402
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her rank/grade is private first class (PFC)/E-3. The DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings) documenting the PEB proceedings shows her rank as "PFC." Orders 194-0904, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Signal Center of Excellence, Fort Gordon, dated 13 July 2011, released the applicant from assignment and duty because of physical disability with an effective date of retirement of 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010406
His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 11 - 38B1P Civil Affairs Specialist, 6 years and 0 months * Item 12f - 5 months and 5 days of foreign service * Item 13 - the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star * NCO Professional Development Ribbon * Army Service Ribbon * Armed Forces Reserve Medal With "M" Device * Combat Action Badge *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010408
The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * DA Form 2627 * 3 sets of orders from the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, Army Personnel Processing Center, MacDill Air Force Base, FL, as follows: * Orders Number 268-014, dated 25 September 2009 * Orders Number 280-011, dated 7 October 2009 * Orders Number 282-011, dated 9 October 2009 * two DA Forms 4187, dated 6 October 2009 and 17 October 2009 * memorandum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010411
Appendix B shows that during his service in Vietnam, the applicant participated in the following three campaigns: * Vietnam Defense Campaign (8 March - 24 December 1965) * Vietnam Counteroffensive (25 December 1965 - 30 June 1966) * Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase II (1 July 1966 - 31 May 1967) c. Paragraph 6-3 states an oak leaf cluster is awarded to denote the second and succeeding awards of certain decorations, among which is the PH. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010412
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 1 August 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010418
The applicant requests that his award of the Purple Heart be included on his discharge document. It is appropriate to correct his discharge document to show this wound and the award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from the WD AGO Form 53-55, at item 33, the ETO Ribbon and, at item 55, the Lapel Button; b. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal for the period 12 June 1943...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010420
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * a letter from the NPRC, dated 14 May 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His complete military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010425
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 8 May 1970, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010426
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-52-XXXX" instead of "XXX-54-XXXX" and issuance of a corrected DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entries from the following documents as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010430
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 her separation from active duty. She was released from active duty to the control of the USAR on 19 December 1983 after completing 4 months and 8 days of active service which is properly reflected on her DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 December 1983. Since her total prior service in the USAR, including her period of active duty for training, is shown on this DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010431
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as shown on his birth certificate. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. His DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 19 December 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010432
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), to show his primary military occupational specialties (MOS) and military education courses. b. item 14 shows formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 ending 6 November 2006 should not be corrected to show his MOS as 25L or that he completed the required training at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010439
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM) awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) and KLM awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU) and their addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 11 October 1991. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in three campaigns during his deployment to Southwest Asia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010440
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 Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960). The applicant states he should have received the RVN Campaign Medal based on his service in the RVN. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010441
The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his record and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any documents or orders indicating the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM or CIB by proper authority while serving in the RVN. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence submitted by the applicant that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010449
With the signing of the NDAA 2011 into law, promotions were elevated from the Secretary of the Service level to the President of the United States and it appears that no one was aware of the significant impact the change would have on the promotion process for ARNG warrant officers and as a result, no procedures had been established to process promotion actions above the NGB level. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1211 (Officers: ARNG of the U.S.) states when an officer of the ARNG to whom...