ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010868
d. On 5 December 2006, an informal PEB found him unfit due to his lumbar condition and recommended a 10% rating and separation with severance pay. g. The applicant did not present any evidence of an MEB or PEB error that would require a change to his military records. The PEB did so and rated him at 10% for his condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010877
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his rank/pay grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist five (SP5)/E-5. His DD Form 214 indicates his temporary rank/pay grade as SP5/E-5 with a date of rank of 30 June 1966. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed to the temporary rank of SGT on 30 June 1966 and performed duties as a Shift Supervisor from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010883
On 11 July 2006, he underwent a command-referred mental status evaluation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14. In an undated memorandum to the separation authority, his commander recommended his separation with a general discharge. He states his misconduct was the result of PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010891
The applicant states he wants his record of military service corrected to include his periods of active duty (temporary duty) during the summer months of 1971 and 1972 during which time he served in the legal department of the San Francisco Army Procurement Agency. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010893
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 23 January 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no indication 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 | 20120010894
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that if the discharge request were approved, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. ____________x___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010900
The applicant provides VA documentation that confirms he was granted service connection for PTSD with a disability rating of 30 percent. In a 17 July 2009 memorandum, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) directed that as a matter of policy, all three Boards for Correction of Military Records will apply VASRD Section 4.129 to PTSD unfitting conditions for applicants discharged after 11 September 2001 and, in such cases where a grant of relief is appropriate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010903
Public Law 110-252 also established the legal requirements for the transferability of unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. c. The applicant's last day of service with the Army National Guard was 31 January 2011. The evidence of record shows the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 31 January 2011. As the applicant failed to transfer the benefits to his son while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010906
The applicant requests correction of his military records by moving his officer evaluation report (OER) for the period from 5 June 2007 to 19 March 2008 to the restricted portion of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The rater's comments included the following statements: * he performed unsatisfactorily during this rating period * he willfully disobeyed a lawful order issued by a superior officer * he displayed poor judgment by using his assigned GOV for personal use, despite...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010909
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is authorized the Purple Heart. While the applicant's record does show that he was evacuated from Vietnam to Japan as a patient, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy forces. _______ _x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010910
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 shows he: * enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 February 1970 at the age of 18 years, 5 months, and 4 days * did not complete training and he was not awarded a military occupational specialty * had six periods of time lost between 29 June 1970 and 30 September 1971 for being absent without leave * had two periods of time lost in May 1971 and between October and December 1971 for being in confinement *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010913
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) states that disability compensation is not an entitlement acquired by reason of service-incurred illness or injury; rather, it is provided to Soldiers whose service is interrupted and who can no longer continue to reasonably perform because of a physical disability incurred or aggravated in service. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010915
It does contain memoranda from the applicants battalion commander and the separation authority, the brigade commander, Subject: Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSB) Proceedings, and shows after reviewing the EPSBD proceedings the battalion commander recommended the applicants separation and the separation authority approved his separation action under the provisions of paragraph 5-11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). The applicant's record also contains a DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010919
His DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing) shows he enlisted for the U.S. Army Training Enlistment Program for a period of 5 years, he was authorized a $1,000 enlistment bonus, and enlistment in the grade of E-3 upon his entry on active duty (24 May 2010), by virtue of having completed 48 or more semester hours. Additionally, the commanding general provided the applicant with a DA Form 5315-E (U.S. Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record) detailing the debt and ordered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010920
The applicant requests the following corrections of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 December 2007: * Item 25 (Separation Authority) to show Title 10, U.S. Code (USC), chapter 1223 * Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) to show "Sufficient Service for Reserve Retirement per Eligibility Letter dated 2 July 2012" 2. He states that he currently receives retired pay based on 7860 points and not 20 years of active Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010922
His record contains a DA Form 1301 (Army Reserve Officer Evaluation Report) for the period 12 January 1959 to 16 April 1959 during which he was performing active duty for training. This section is also applicable to 6 months active duty for training personnel. The evidence of record shows the entries in items 11c and 19 of his DD Form 214 are correct; therefore, no correction to this form is necessary.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010927
The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the PUC (known as the Distinguished Unit Citation until 3 November 1966) is awarded for extraordinary heroism in action. The War Department Report of Death which states the FSM was killed in action on 7 February 1945 in the European area is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010931
On 22 March 2007, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct. On 27 March 2007, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010932
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010932 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010939
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be updated to show his status as permanent physical disability retirement and to include the time he was on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The PEB recommended he be permanently retired from the service. Therefore, the dates of service reflected on the DD Form 214 are correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010940
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). The available evidence shows the applicant along with other Soldiers assigned to the 2nd ACR were recommended for award of the CMB for the period 24 February to 3 March 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010941
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or is authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 7. His records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010948
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) 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. _______ _ 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 | 20120010951
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show he applied to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents in a timely manner prior to his effective date of retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010952
The applicant requests approval to transfer 12 months of his educational benefits to his dependent son under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The evidence of record shows the applicant was transferred to the Retired List on 19 January 2011. As his youngest son was not an eligible dependent, and the applicant failed to transfer the benefits to his only eligible dependent, his spouse, while in an active status, as required by law, there is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010953
A review of other documents contained in his available military personnel record shows his SSN consistently appears as "XXX-XX-X35X" throughout his service. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-X53X." Therefore, he is entitled to correction of this DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-X35X."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010954
There is no available evidence in the applicant's military service records that show he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge. The applicants request to correct his military service records to add the NDSM, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and to change his rank to PFC was carefully considered and it was determined there is insufficient evidence to support his request. Therefore, his record shows the correct rank of PVT/E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010955
The applicant provides no additional documents with his application. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence there is no basis to award him the Purple Heart at this time. 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 | 20120010956
On 23 November 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request and directed his discharge UOTHC. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. His record documents no acts of significant achievement or valor and did not support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and it does not support an upgrade to an honorable or a general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010957
The applicant requests correction of his records to transfer his educational benefits to his children under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon his retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer benefits to his family members because the law requires Soldiers to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer benefits to eligible family members. The applicant was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010958
c. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. The applicant in this case had more than 20 years of service upon her retirement, but she was not eligible to transfer to either her spouse or her children because the law requires Soldiers to be in service on or after 1 August 2009. d. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. If the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010959
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependent son. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, document accordingly, and maintain records for individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010961
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. Lacking any other derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010966
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no documents in his available record, other than the DD Form 214, that show his SSN as xxx-xx-3xxx. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's record contains a DA Form 41 that was prepared immediately after his induction at shows the same SSN as it appears on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010967
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 11 June 1969 through 15 December 1971 and his records should be corrected 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 Purple Heart (2nd Award) for wounds he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010969
The applicant requests; * dismissal of the action that removed him from the drill sergeant program * retention of his Drill Sergeant Identification Badge * retention of his "X" special qualification identifier (SQI) * removal of the change of rater DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)), covering the rating period 1 November 2010 through 1 June 2011 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) from his records 2. The applicant provides: * Letter, dated 10 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010970
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Vietnam service * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Presidential Unit Citation * marksmanship qualification badges * infantry, parachute rigger, and transportation specialist military occupational specialties (MOS's) * jungle warfare training, infantry advanced individual training (AIT), and leadership training 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010971
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge with restored benefits. On 27 April 1971, he consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). There is no evidence and he has not provided any evidence to show PTSD caused his misconduct and/or that he sought counseling/medical treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010972
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his name as "C------, Al---- A------ M-----" instead of "C------M-----, Al---- A-----." _______ _ _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) AR20120010972 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010974
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. A review of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), failed to reveal orders awarding him any Army Achievement Medals. Regrettably, his record does not contain any orders and the applicant did not provide such orders awarding him any Army Achievement Medals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010975
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN as "XXX-XX-2709" upon his appointment and entry on active duty. _______ _ 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 | 20120010976
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add: * Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service for the period April 2008 to October 2011 2. There is no evidence in the applicant's available records that shows he served under NATO command or was awarded the NATO Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010983
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision pertaining to his request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 4 December 1967 to 6 November 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010986
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in Vietnam. Counsel requests correction of the applicant's records to show his OCONUS service in Vietnam. The applicant's records show he was born on 9 July 1953 and he enlisted in the Regular Army at 17 years of age on 28 August 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010987
The applicant requests item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and item 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect the rank and pay grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The effective date of pay grade in item 12i is listed as 21 February 2010. This is the rank and pay grade he held on the date of his separation and his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010994
The applicant states he was not informed when he retired that he had to complete the transfer of his benefits while on active duty as the program went into effect after he retired. The advisory official opines that the applicant is not entitled to relief because the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program is based on legal authority outlined in law and information on the program was publicized well in advance of the implementation date of 1 August 2009. He retired from the Army on 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010995
The applicant states: * He was discriminated against and harassed because he was a Mexican * He was not allowed to have a medical discharge with disability severance pay * After he arrived in Germany he became very ill with chronic sinus infections and was given lots of antibiotics * Because of his poor health he opted for an expeditious discharge 3. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * Service personnel records * Service medical records * Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010998
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. His DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows in Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) that he was assigned in Korea from 23 May 1958 to 1 May 1959. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 11 October 1956 to 9 October 1959 * adding to item 26 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011002
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to reflect all of his authorized decorations and awards. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. c. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011004
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was eligible to transfer his educational benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his daughter. Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused education benefits to family members. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g),...