ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011117
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). The applicant provides the following documents: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Orders 363-1, U.S. Army Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood, MO, dated 29 December 1989 * DA Form 2446 (Request for Orders), 136th Engineer Brigade, dated 6 December 1990 * Permanent Orders 204-1, U.S. Army Engineer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011119
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as "Texas" instead of "Paterson, New Jersey." The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his HOR had been changed before reenlistment. By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of enlistment or induction, appointment, or entry on active duty, and there is no authority to change the HOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011120
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy: a. Paragraph 2-10 contains guidance on the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). It states, in pert1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974inent part, that it is authorized for honorable active duty service during the period between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974; and b. Paragraph 2-20 contains guidance on award of the Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011122
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * item 8a (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) to show the major command as the 82nd Airborne Division vice Forces Command (FORSCOM) * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) and the Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars 2. His DD Form 214 shows in: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011124
On 20 November 1984, he was notified by his immediate commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs. 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. The ABCMR does not grant requests for an upgrade of a discharge based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011126
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) created upon his entry on active duty shows his SSN with the last two digits as 45 and his DOB as 10 January 19xx. The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was listed with the last two digits as 95 upon his entry on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting his DD Form 214 to show his: * DOB as 1 February 19xx * his last duty assignment as HHD, 5th Battalion, 30th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011129
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during the applicant's service with the 168th Engineer Battalion in Vietnam, from on or about 21 January 1967 (the date he performed his heroism that resulted in award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device) to on or about 2 July 1967, one day prior to his separation), his unit was cited for awards of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011132
The board recommended the applicant be discharged from the U.S. Army with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 30 January1995, the separation authority approved the board's recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-5a, for misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows that for Soldiers who have previously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011133
The applicant requests: a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he completed high school; and b. award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 establishes basic requirements for the Purple Heart and all other awards. There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011135
The applicant is not eligible to transfer her education benefits to her dependent under the provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill because she did not provide evidence showing she attempted to transfer them to her dependent daughter, C.M., prior to leaving military service. The applicant transferred education benefits to her dependent child, B.M.D., while she was still in military service. The evidence of record shows she was fully eligible to transfer her educational benefits under the TEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011136
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011136 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. 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 as follows: * deleting the Vietnam Service Medal * adding the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Air Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011137
On 21 October 1975 after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined he was properly discharged. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011139
The applicant completed an AWOL interview statement on 22 February 1979 in which he stated the reason he went AWOL was because he had family problems that really needed to be solved. There is no indication in the record that the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011142
His DD Form 214 contains the following information: * item 12f (Foreign Service) shows he completed 4 years and 6 months of foreign service * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) does not show the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) or Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * item 14 (Military Education) does not show he completed the Fire Fighter 1, Fire Fighter 2, Confined Space, or Self-Contained Breathing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011144
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. His service record is void of medical documentation which shows he had a sleep disorder or skin condition. The evidence of record does not indicate the actions taken in the applicant's case were in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011153
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 30 July 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant has not provided any evidence sufficient to support upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011155
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, Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 March 1965 through 21 February 1967 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011156
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). At the time of his application to this Board he was still serving in the MDARNG. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was not qualified in specialty 15B at the time he entered into the CSRB written agreement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011161
The applicant requests he be granted a higher disability rating and that all of his disabilities be considered. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011163
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record by removing 1 day of lost time under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 972 (10 USC 972). _____________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 | 20120011165
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. War Department Circular 186-1944 further provided that the Combat Infantryman Badge was to be awarded only to infantrymen serving with infantry units of brigade, regimental, or smaller size. The applicant's contention that his records should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge was carefully considered; however, the evidence presented and the evidence of record fail to sufficiently show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011174
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The board of officers, after considering all the available evidence, recommended the applicant be disenrolled from the ROTC program and that the applicant be required to repay his ROTC scholarship debt. Based on his findings, the executive officer recommended the applicant not be retained in ROTC either as a scholarship or non-scholarship cadet; that the applicant should be disenrolled from ROTC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011176
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Distinguished Unit Citation/Presidential Unit Citation (DUC/PUC), Army of Occupation Medal-Germany (AOM-Germany), American Campaign Medal (ACM), and World War II (WWII) Victory Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the WWII Victory Medal and AOM-Germany to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011177
He appeared before the board on 24 March 2010 and the administrative separation board found the allegations regarding the aggravated assault on his spouse were not supported by a preponderance of evidence and recommended the applicant be retained in service. On 28 April 2010, the battalion commander denied the applicant's appeal and informed him that he only had the power to set aside the punishment if he did so within 4 months of when the punishment was executed. NJP is "wholly set aside"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011178
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 April 1997 and served on active duty as an infantryman until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 29 July 2001 due to completion of required service. Accordingly, there appears to be no error or injustice in his case and therefore is no reason to grant his request to issue him an RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011179
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had served 2 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, and a Letter of Commendation. Although the two awards are entered on the DA Form 20, it appears that those entries were made in error as there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011181
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * 6 pages of medical documentation * U.S. Army Medical Command Form 4038 (Report of Behavioral Health Evaluation) * Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Paragraph 5-13 provides the criteria for discharge because of a personality disorder. The evidence shows she was diagnosed by competent medical authority with a borderline personality disorder with recurrent, moderate, major depression...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011185
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * six certificates of completion for military training CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The regulation states a member's DD Form 214 is to include awards from all periods of service. Therefore, the entry of this award on his DD Form 214 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011186
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award) * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) in lieu of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) for his service in support of Operation New Dawn (OND) 2. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 WS-Automated (DD Form 214 Worksheet) for the period ending 16 June 2008 * DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011187
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) be corrected to show his deployment to Kuwait. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry from block 12f of his DD Form 214 * adding the entry 0000 00 11 in block 12f of his DD Form 214 * adding the entry Service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011188
The applicant requests his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his request: * Discharge orders * Memorandum, subject: Notification of Medical Unfitness for Retention with completed option statement * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * Annual Training Orders, dated 14 October 2010 * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 18 October 2010 CONSIDERATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011190
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show he served in the Infantry and was engaged in combat in the Marianas Islands. He also requests any awards and decorations to which he is entitled, to include the "Infantry Combat Medal" (presumed to be the Combat Infantryman Badge). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011193
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his date of deployment to Iraq as 2 January 2009. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing in Item 12f of his DD Form 214: 11 months and 18 days; b. deleting from Item 18 of his DD Form 214: Service In Iraq 20090112 -20091219; and c. adding in Item 18 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011194
The applicant states: * the schools and Master Parachutist Badge are not listed on his DD Form 214 * his DD Form 214 is incomplete 3. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he completed the DOD Defense Support Operations to Civil Authorities Course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011195
The applicant requests the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011199
The applicant requests the characterization of his service be changed from uncharacterized to honorable on the following documents: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 28 February 1985 * National Guard Board (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) with an effective date of 28 February 1985 2. b. Paragraph 5-5 stated personnel being separated under this section would be awarded a character of service of honorable,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011207
The DD Form 2656 on file clearly shows the applicant elected "Children Only" coverage based on full gross pay in the election portion of the form. Since the DD Form 2656 shows the applicant's spouse concurred with his election, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show the applicant elected "Children Only" coverage based on full gross pay without supplemental SBP and to adjust his SBP premium accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011208
The applicant requests: a. issuance of the below awards and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add to item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the * Cold War Medal, properly referred to as the Cold War Recognition Certificate * Enlisted Promotion Badge * Honorable Service Lapel Pin Badge, properly referred to as the Army Lapel Button * Professional Medical Badge properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011209
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. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5; therefore, he was properly assigned an RE code of RE-3 in accordance with the applicable regulations. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was assigned the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011216
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He submitted a copy of Orders 224-01, issued by Headquarters, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC, ordering the 307th Engineer Battalion on a deployment/temporary change of station to the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), effective on or about 1 September 2003. He should be entitled to two bronze service stars to be worn with the Iraq Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011219
Counsel requests: * the applicant's records be submitted to an Army Standby Advisory Board (STAB) for consideration for promotion to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 * if the applicant is selected, he be promoted to SFC/E-7 with the date of rank (DOR) he would have received had he been selected by the Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) Senior Enlisted Promotion Board * the applicant be paid back pay and allowances from the date he would have been promoted had he been selected by the FY11 Senior Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011221
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) show her deployed overseas service in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The applicant provides her DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011224
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record is void of medical treatment records indicating the applicant suffered from a disabling physical or mental condition that warranted separation processing through medical channels at the time of his discharge processing. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the policy for the administrative separation of enlisted Soldiers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011225
He states: * his discharge records do not show his correct rank * in preparation for burial, he wants a DD Form 214 showing he was a CPL/E-4 * he was promoted to CPL/E-4 on 31 July 1956 while he was serving in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) 3. The DD Form 214 is only a record of service as of the date of separation from active duty. His DD Form 214 correctly shows his rank/pay grade as of the date he was released from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011226
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011226 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011227
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "348-XX-XXXX." The available evidence shows the applicant used SSN "348-XX-XXXX" upon enlistment in the RA. _______ _ __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 | 20120011228
On 22 February 1980, an official of the 573rd Personnel Service Company, Fort Bragg, NC, initiated a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) adjusting her enlistment grade from E-1 to E-3 effective 5 February 1979 (date of enlistment) in accordance with Army Regulation 601-280 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program). She was advised of the basis for the contemplated separation action for unsuitability, the type of discharge she could receive and its effect on further enlistment or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011231
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) filed in the applicant's Army Human Military Resource Record (AHMRR) shows his middle name as Dagoberto. Therefore his DD Form 214 should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011232
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he returned from being absent without leave (AWOL) and he served out his time. On 25 September 1990, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011235
On 2 August 1984, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct pattern of misconduct. On 10 August 1984, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the administrative discharge and ordered the applicant discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of...