ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010454
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he served 6 months of foreign service as a member of the Multinational Force Observers (MFO) in the Sinai, Egypt. He had served 6 years, 9 months, and 6 days of net active service this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the entry 0000 00 00 from block 12f of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010458
The applicant states the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: a. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010459
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. 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 Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010464
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: * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Patch [Shoulder Sleeve Insignia] 2. The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 shows his tour of duty in Thailand during the Vietnam War * based upon Army Regulations, he is entitled to the awards and combat patch 3. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010465
The CG further advised him of his rights, such as: * Election to submit a resignation in lieu of involuntary separation * Transfer to the Retired Reserve, if eligible * Appointment of counsel and/or consulting counsel * A board of officers * The characterization of his service * Submitting statements on his behalf * Failure to accept or respond to this notification may result in board action proceedings in his absence. e. Paragraph 2-19 states when a board recommends the involuntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010466
The applicant requests award of the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM). His military record contains no evidence that he earned the UNSM and this award is not listed 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 | 20120010468
The applicant's military records are not available for review. It also shows that he departed the ETO on 23 May 1946 and arrived in the United States on 2 June 1946. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010471
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 one bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and his marksmanship badges. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 15 October 1968 to 11 September 1970 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010476
However, there is no available evidence showing he was awarded any additional Air Medals. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Air Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * RVN Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010478
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: a. his DOB as 12 July 1944; b. he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 January 1963 for a period of 3 years; c. he served in the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) for a period of 2 years, 2 months, and 20 days; d. he attained the rank/grade of specialist four (SP4)/E-4; e. he was released from active duty on 28 December 1965 as an overseas returnee and he was transferred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010485
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). There is no evidence the applicant submitted a request for award of the CAB to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010491
While the applicant has provided a copy of orders authorizing him to "ration separately" and his rank was listed on those orders as SP5, it appears the orders were in error because all documents in his record that were prepared subsequent to those orders list his rank as SP4. Additionally, the applicant was separated in the rank of SP4 and he has failed to show through sufficient evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application that he was in fact promoted to the pay grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010493
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. The applicant states that almost 32 years has passed since his discharge and he is eligible for an upgrade. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010496
Through a Member of Congress, the applicant requests correction of the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to document his prisoner of war (POW) status during World War II. Therefore, the Bronze Star Medal is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized this badge for service during World War II. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010500
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 20 November 1980, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for fraudulent entry. _______ _ 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 | 20120010502
The record is void of an ARPC 249-E (Chronological Record of Retired Points) or any other version of a statement of Reserve service or retirement points verifying completion of qualifying years for retirement, or 50 retirement points, during the period of his service in the USAR. On 2 May 2012, in a response to a request from the applicant concerning award of the ARCAM, AFRM, and a Vietnam Era Ribbon, the Assistant Chief, Awards and Decorations Branch, HRC, Fort Knox informed the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010503
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of The United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 23 February 1965 to show award of the: * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 2. Attached to this citation is an undated/unsigned statement wherein the author, presumably the applicant, states he was recommended for award of the ARCOM by his commanding officer but the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010505
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not show award of the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge. In the absence of documentary evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, or that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart in this case. There is no evidence in his record that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and he has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010506
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 4 March 1971 to show award of the Purple Heart with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Valorous Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010509
It states the: a. NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. 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. d. Marksmanship Qualification Badge is awarded to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010510
Appendix B shows that during his service in Vietnam, the applicant participated in the following two campaigns: * Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VII (1 July 1970 - 30 June 1971) * Consolidation I (1 July - 30 November 1971) b. Paragraph 9-13 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010514
His DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 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 with two bronze service stars; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 September 1968 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010516
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into military service. In this case, the evidence of record contains an enlistment contract authenticated by the applicant at the time of her initial entry into the Army in 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010527
The applicant requests his record be corrected to allow him to elect Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for his spouse. The evidence of record confirms the applicants 20 year letter was issued on 4 May 2000, and posted to his AMHRR. In addition, there is no indication that the applicant did not have access to his AMHRR when the 20 year letter was issued or at any time during this period, or that he did not did not receive the 20 year letter at the time it was issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010530
The available evidence shows the applicant identified his race as "Negroid" upon enlistment in the RA and all of his official military records throughout his military service are document as such. With respect to the separation date, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to: * Changing his race * Changing the effective date of his discharge * Removing the Article 15s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010535
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Armys awards policy. The applicant and all others concerned to know that this action related to award of the PH in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to our Nation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010541
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and 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. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010544
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show the period of his honorable service on a separate DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 30 September 1985 and he was discharged on 31 October 1996 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010546
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010550
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With respect to the Combat Action Badge: a. Paragraph 2-5 of Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the regulation under which this Board operates, states the Board will not consider any application if it determines that the applicant has not exhausted all available administrative remedies. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010553
On 29 March 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a 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. On 4 May 1972, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010560
On 31 August 1982, 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, for misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his discharge within its 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010563
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, completion of the Long Range Surveillance (LRS) Leadership Course in February 1996, completion of airborne training in March 1996, and attendance of the Ranger Course. Evidence of record shows the applicant attended and completed the 3-week Airborne Training Course at Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010564
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx7" instead of "xxx-xx-xxx1." It states that the complete name and SSN of the separating service member would be entered on the DD Form 214. The applicant's SSN appears as "xxx-xx-xxx7" on his DD Form 398 that was completed upon his induction and on his DA Form 20 that was last audited by the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010565
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the entry "0001 01 29" to block 12f of his DD Form 214 and b. adding the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ 20070311-20080509" in block 18 of his DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010568
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, the physical evaluation board rates all disabilities using the VA Schedule...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010569
The applicant requests, in effect, he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) from 15 January 1975 to 1 September 1982 and that his rank be shown as staff sergeant. There is no evidence of record which shows he completed 90 days or more of continuous active duty during the period 15 January 1975 to 1 September 1982. CONCLUSIONS: Since there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant completed 90...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010570
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010570 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she is eligible to transfer her educational benefits to her dependents under the provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant was released from active duty for retirement on 31 July 2002 prior to the beginning date of eligibility to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010571
However, according to the applicable law and regulation, he is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program. He was discharged from the Army on 31 October 2010. It is also noted that he was not eligible to transfer his benefits based on the facts and circumstances (his willful misconduct) that led to his discharge and he did not have enough service to qualify for transfer of educational benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010579
On 9 June 1979, he was honorably released from active duty in the rank of specialist four after completing 3 years of creditable active service with no time lost. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010581
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received in the Korean War. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010582
The VARO Winston-Salem Rating Decision, dated 3 November 2010, granted him service-connection for TBI (claimed with migraine headaches and memory loss). Those members who did not meet medical retention standards were referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) for a determination of whether they were able to perform the duties of their grade and military specialty with the medically-disqualifying condition. His separation physical noted his TBI with facial fractures and indicated he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010587
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Other than his DD Form 214, there are no documents in his AMHRR that show "9" as the first digit of his SSN. The available evidence clearly shows "4" as the first digit of his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010588
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to show he was awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM), and any other medals he is qualified to receive for his service in Saudi Arabia from 7 February to 19 September 1991 during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The evidence of record shows the applicant injured his right wrist while serving in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010589
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 June 1976, the separation authority approved the FSM's recommendation for separation and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. ___________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 | 20120010590
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Air Medal (AM), and Bronze Star Medal (BSM). There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he was recommended for or awarded the BSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010592
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for the period 31 December 1968 through 6 August 1970 and to add this award to his DD Form 214. Therefore, these unit awards should also be added 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: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 31 December 1968 through 6 August 1970; and b. amending his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010593
The applicant provides and the FSM's records contain a memorandum, dated 18 August 1994, from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, St. Louis, MO, which shows he elected to transfer to the Retired Reserve. There is no evidence and the applicant provided no evidence which shows the FSM completed the required years of service to be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60. The FSM's records do not indicate that he completed the required years of service to be eligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010594
d. a letter from his mother who states the applicant has never been the same since returning from his service in Vietnam. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. Although...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010595
She states she was honorably discharged with a narrative reason for separation of "personality disorder." There is no indication she applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change of the reason and authority for her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The version in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge stated the narrative reason "personality disorder" was to be used for separations under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13.