ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011008
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show he was a prisoner of war (POW). The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no available evidence to sufficiently document that the FSM was held as a POW during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011012
The applicant states he received his GED certification in June 1981 at Fort Bliss, TX; however, it was not indicated on his DD Form 214. His military record does not contain any evidence to show he received his GED certification. _______ _ 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 | 20120011013
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. The evidence also shows he participated in nine campaigns 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: a. deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214; and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * BSM * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * VSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011014
BOARD DATE: 20 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011014 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of two Army Commendation Medals. The evidence shows the applicant was awarded two Army Commendation Medals for overlapping periods of meritorious service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011015
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. After consulting with defense 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011017
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his last name spelled as "M___S" instead of "M___Z." Item 5 (Last Name First Name Middle Name) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States) lists the spelling of his last name as "M___Z." His records contain several personnel and medical documents, to include his DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), and various orders which show the spelling of his last name as "M___S."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011020
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. There are no available general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011026
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA), in pay grade E-1, on 12 September 1978, for 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011028
Soldiers would be processed for discharge on discovery of a drug offense. The applicant contends, in effect, that his discharge under honorable conditions should be upgraded to honorable because he did not have multiple cases of misconduct and did not sign anything that stated he was barred from reenlistment. _______ _ 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 | 20120011029
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 30 of his DD Form 214 to show the dates of his service in Vietnam as 12 November 1968 - 11 November 1969. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011030
His applicant's military record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 1 August 1966. His record contains: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 28 July 1966, that shows his DOB as 18 December 1942 * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 2 February 1966, that shows his DOB as 18 December 1942 * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) that shows his DOB as 18 December 1942 5. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011031
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he was awarded two Bronze Star Medals throughout his service. There is no evidence in the FSM's records and the applicant provides none to show the FSM was awarded a second Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011033
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 17 October 1966. The applicant's record contains the following documents that show his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX8X": * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) completed and signed by the applicant * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * various orders 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011034
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his middle name as "Bernard" vice "Edward." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his middle name as "Bernard" as it appears on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011035
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. On 23 April 1992, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011038
The applicant requests her general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 18 August 2003, the separation authority approved her request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to private (PV1)/E-1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011039
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his active duty training during the Vietnam War. He provides the following: * Self-authored statement * DD Form 214 * DA Form 1270 (Transfer or Release to Reserve Component of the Army) * Certificate of Training * Honorable Discharge Certificates CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: In addition to there being no evidence of record to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011045
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011046
The applicant states: * He sent his medical records and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rating decision and examination showing he suffers from PTSD * He also sent several medical records in support of his request 3. The applicant has submitted evidence to show that his PTSD is service related. However, he has not submitted any evidence which would show his PTSD is combat related.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011047
The separation reason in all separations authorized by this paragraph was "misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs." The reason shown on his DD Form 214 for his discharge was directed by the regulation in effect at the time for personnel discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c. However, his post-service conduct is insufficient to justify changing a properly-issued discharge that was based on his service over 19 years ago.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011048
He searched the Internet and found the official site for the Post-9/11 GI Bill which states that veterans who believe they were not informed of the requirement to transfer the educational benefits while still in service could request a correction of military records. Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused educational benefits to family members. The applicant's request to correct his record to show he was eligible to transfer his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011051
e. The division psychiatrist recommended he be psychiatrically cleared for any administrative action deemed appropriate by his command including separation from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. With respect to the medical discharge, although the applicant was diagnosed with a personality or character and behavior disorder that led to his discharge, by regulation, such conditions render an individual administratively unfit rather than unfit because of physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011052
Additionally, his military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. However, there is no evidence he was ever awarded an infantry MOS which is a requirement for the award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011053
On 25 August 1980, his unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for unsuitability. On 10 October 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsuitability, and directed the issuance of a General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge Certificate. When she contacted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011055
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in the Republic of Vietnam for which he was awarded the VSM. Additionally, this regulation states the VSM and the AFEM may not be awarded for the same period of Vietnam service. Therefore, the applicant's record is correct as constituted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011056
The applicant requests, in effect, the Army Good Conduct Medal, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and Army Achievement Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show entitlement to the Army Good Conduct Medal, Driver and Mechanic Badge, or Army Achievement Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011057
The applicant states he believes the record to be unjust because he completed his term of service with the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and received an honorable discharge. On 25 September 1991, his commander informed him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, because of suicidal ideation and reports of prior attempts in response to the stress of active duty. On 25 May 1999, he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011058
The applicant requests, in effect, 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. However, the available evidence shows he never reported to his assigned unit, was AWOL for 87 days before being apprehended and returned to military control, and was subsequently charged with the commission of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011059
In his voluntary request for discharge, he indicated he understood if his request were accepted he could receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charges against him. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows at the time of his discharge a physical evaluation was conducted in which he was cleared for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011060
The applicant requests approval of Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to her daughter. The evidence of record shows the applicant retired from active duty on 31 October 2009 which is within 90 days of the implementation of the program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing she filed her application and the Army approved her request to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011063
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge characterized as general under honorable conditions to honorable. He further understood that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011071
He states he was assaulted in South Vietnam in June 1969 by a Vietnamese civilian. His DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who was wounded in action against an armed enemy of the United States or as a direct result of an act of such enemy provided the wound necessitated treatment by a medical officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011072
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Social Security Number (SSN) that is reflected on his Social Security Card. His records show that SSN throughout his records. He had served 1 year, 11 months and 21 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects the SSN under which the applicant served his entire period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011073
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to her dependent. Her last day in service was 31 July 2010 and she would have been eligible to transfer the benefit if she transferred before she left service. A Soldier must meet various criteria to qualify to transfer benefits to an eligible dependent; most importantly, the Soldier must be on active duty or in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011074
The applicant provides the original certificate for award of a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service for the period 5 to 14 November 1966 as well as copies of the citation and his DD Form 214. Campaigns that coincided with the applicant's tour of duty Vietnam include the Vietnam Counteroffensive from 25 December 1965 - 30 June 1966 and Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase II from 1 July 1966 - 31 May 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011075
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: He served honorably during the period 10 September 2003 through 9 September 2006 as verified by his promotion to SPC and meritorious service award. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 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: * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 10 September 2003 through 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011077
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) as follows: * add award of the Purple Heart (PH) and CIB * replace the entry "Pioneer" in item 25 (Education and Training Completed) with the entry "Combat Engineer" * change the title of his military occupational specialty (MOS) in item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) to read "Combat Engineer" vice "Demolition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011079
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her deployment to Iraq from 20030930 20040204, that she was a high school graduate at the time of her enlistment, and that she attended certified military training in Germany. The applicant states that her deployment to Iraq is not reflected on her DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states a bronze service star, based on qualifying service for each campaign listed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011080
It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. He served in Vietnam during a qualifying period of service that qualifies him for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011082
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for the period 4 September 1969 through 9 April 1971 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. 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 VSM; b. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 4 September 1969 through 9 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011084
His Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) contains the following documents: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 26 July 1967 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * various orders 3. The above documents and all other documents contained in his AMHRR show his last name as "R____-C____." The applicant's military record shows he served in the Army under the last name of "R____-C____."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011087
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to general under honorable conditions and a copy of his service records. The ABCMR corrects records; however, the Board is not the custodian of military records and therefore does not provide copies of military records. The applicant was required to attend all scheduled unit training assemblies and annual training periods and he was required to find a new Reserve unit in Delaware.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011088
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending on 25 October 1951 to add the Silver Star. His military records do not include a recommendation for or orders authorizing award of the Silver Star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011090
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Item 35 (Record of Assignments) of this form shows he was assigned in duty MOS 11M throughout his military service. _______ _ _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 | 20120011094
The applicant provides copies of several documents from his military service records in support of his application. The applicant consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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 | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011102
The evidence of record shows the applicant was screened for a drug and substance abuse program on 31 March 2003, almost a year prior to his deployment to Kuwait/Iraq on 19 March 2004. There is no evidence and he has not provided any evidence to show that PTSD caused his misconduct or that he was diagnosed with PTSD while he was in the military. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011104
On 17 May 1994, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-5 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations) for a conviction by civil court. On 12 October 1994, the separation authority approved the administrative discharge and ordered the applicant discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-5 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of conviction by criminal court and directed the issuance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011114
On 27 June 2005, her commander notified her that action was being initiated to involuntarily separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) due to parenthood. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. As such, there is no evidence of an error in assignment of her reason for separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011115
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bonus control number (BCN) for his 6-year extension of his enlistment on 27 July 2011 be retroactively issued for 27 July 2011. A senior operations NCO stated the applicant signed a contract on 27 July 2011 to extend his enlistment with the KYARNG for a period of 6 years with the understanding that he would qualify for a $10,000 tax-free bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011116
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. _______ _ 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.