ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011418
He did not report until 6 May 1970 and NJP was imposed against him for that absence. On 1 August 1970, he was transferred to Fort Lewis, WA. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 8 September 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness due to an established pattern of shirking, with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011421
There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011422
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states while assigned in Thailand he spent two months on temporary duty (TDY) in support of operations in the RVN. There are no orders in the applicant's military service records showing he was TDY in the RVN while assigned in Thailand or evidence that shows the period he was TDY in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011431
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. However, there is no evidence in the available records to show that he was ever commissioned as a second lieutenant. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011437
On 3 February 1989, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to separate him from active duty for entry-level performance and conduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-3. He was discharged on 13 February 1989 in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11-3a, with uncharacterized service. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011448
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of a unit commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from being recommended for or awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the same awards as shown on his DA Form 20, except it also shows one bronze service star with the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011454
The applicant states he should have been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. d. A review of SGT MG's record showed he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for "participation in ground combat operations under enemy hostile fire to liberate Iraq in support on OIF" while assigned to Company B, 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division on 7 March 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011458
With respect to the characterization of his service: 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 an applicant has not exhausted all administrative remedies available to him or her. The applicant was discharged on 13 December 2005. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show completion of 3 months and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011459
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 September 1996, the applicant was honorably retired under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24b(2), and placed on the TDRL. There is no evidence to show the applicant performed any period of active duty service following his placement the TDRL that would have warranted the issuance of a DD Form 214 subsequent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011463
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows the applicant was discharged on 29 January 1996 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011470
The applicants military record shows that he was counseled over 21 times for numerous offenses. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in his military record that indicates the applicant was suffering from a mood disorder or any other type of mental disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011475
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. He does not provide any additional evidence. Although a copy of his chapter 10 discharge packet is not in his available records, the ADRB confirmed that the applicant was charged with AWOL from 6 June 1983 to 28 October 1983, he requested discharge in lieu of court-martial, his chain of command and the SJA concurred with the discharge request, and the discharge authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011477
As a new issue, in effect, he requests a second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 28 June 1978. The evidence of record shows he was awarded to the AGCM for his period of service from 28 June 1978 through 27 June 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011478
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. There is nothing in several typical sources that show he was wounded in action or awarded the Purple Heart: * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 does not reflect a combat injury * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not list the Purple Heart * His available medical records do not reflect a combat injury or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011482
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110011511 on 1 December 2011. However, the original Record of Proceedings and this reconsideration should provide him with sufficient documentation to explain any questions that may arise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011484
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011484 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's contention that his discharge would be automatically upgraded was not discussed in the previous Record of Proceedings. His record of indiscipline includes nonjudicial punishment on three occasions, two special court-martial convictions, and 372 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011488
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. Special Orders Number 231 that promoted the applicant to SGT/E-5 effective 4 August 1971 are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend items 5a, 5b, and 6 of his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011489
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Korea Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Overseas Service Ribbon 2. With respect to the Vietnam Service Medal, although this award is already listed on his DD Form 214, the evidence of record shows he participated in one campaign while serving in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011491
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar on 26 May 1965. The evidence of record also shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he participated in two campaigns while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011496
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File, is void of any medical records indicating the applicant was suffering from a disabling mental or physical condition during his military service or at the time of discharge processing. The record is void of any medical records or other documents that indicate he was suffering from PTSD at the time of discharge, as is confirmed by the OTSG advisory opinion. Therefore, absent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011500
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 20 December 1966 be corrected to show his original date of enlistment and his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant also served in two campaigns and is authorized to wear two bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have them added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011501
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits an application to either the Army Discharge Review Board or the ABCMR requesting change in discharge. Based on the foregoing, there is an insufficient basis to upgrade his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge or to a general discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011507
The applicant requests his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 29 April 1987, the applicants unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, Trainee Discharge Program. It further states that the character of service for members separated under the provisions of chapter 11 will be uncharacterized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011510
The applicant requests correction of his records to show several marksmanship qualification badges and any awards for his service in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Therefore, it is appropriate to add the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol and Tank Weapons Bars to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the National Defense Service Medal and Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011515
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-7820" instead of "XXX-XX-3884." It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011517
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. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. His record of service shows he went AWOL and was AWOL for 122 days when he was apprehended and returned to military control.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011518
His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. The applicant was convicted by two courts-martial. He was tried by a court-martial that adjudged a bad conduct discharge for the charge/specification of assaulting a female, not for indecent exposure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011519
The applicant requests correction of item 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states: * the relative shown in item 19b of his DD Form 214 is not his nearest relative * his nearest relative resides in Florida 3. _______ _ 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 | 20120011520
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in the applicant's available record that shows he ever requested assistance from his command in dealing with any alcohol or drug related problems while serving on active duty. Based on his record of misconduct, his service clearly did not meet the standards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011523
On 10 January 1973, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. It is acknowledged he used heroin while serving in Vietnam but evidence shows he voluntarily requested discharge and he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _X _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011524
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the SSN listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120011524 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120011524 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011526
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011530
The applicant requests his retired rank be changed from master sergeant to first sergeant. Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel, Personnel Separations), chapter 12, states that noncommissioned officers holding the rank of master sergeant at retirement, whose records show successful service as a first sergeant, will be placed on the retired list in the grade title first sergeant. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows the applicant successfully served as a first sergeant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record shows the applicant was appointed a second lieutenant in the Regular Army upon completion of the USMA and entered active duty in that status on 1 June 1991. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge on 30 November 1993 shows he completed 2 years and 6 months of active military service during the period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011540
The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the LAARNG on 14 June 1966, using his service number. Lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence that shows the requested SSN was used at least once during his period of active military service, it is presumed his military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100016576 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011544
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show additional medals, ribbons, or awards that are not listed, including the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 22 November 1966 through 23 August 1969 and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011547
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the American Campaign Medal and Meritorious Unit Commendation. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011548
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his date of birth be changed on his discharge document. _______ _ 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 | 20120011549
The evidence of record does not show the applicant was disqualified from receiving the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 24 April 1969 through 30 October 1971. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011555
The applicant requests award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM). He states he qualifies as both a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and an Army National Guard (ARNG) Soldier. The record is void of a Chronological Record of Retired Points or any other statement of Reserve service verifying completion of qualifying years for retirement during any period of service in the Reserve Components.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011558
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 11 (Primary Specialty) 6 years and 24 days time in service (TIS) * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to add * Army Medical Department Regimental Affiliation, 28 September 1993 * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), 11 August 1997 * Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM), 7 November 1996 * Army Achievement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011564
On 26 June 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial consistent with the applicant's chain of command's recommendations and directed his reduction to the lowest enlisted grade, if applicable, and issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge is normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011571
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. However, the eyewitness statement from the medic provided by the applicant indicates the medic treated the applicant during the period 9-15 July 1966. In the absence of corroborating evidence showing he was injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the eyewitness statement provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011573
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant states he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge but it is not shown on his DD Form 214 or Enlisted Record Brief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting from his DD Form 214 dated 11 October 2011 the Army Commendation Medal * Adding to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011574
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Vietnam Campaign Medal * ARCOM * Combat Infantryman Badge * Air Medal (5th Award) 9. In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 4 February 1969 to 23 November 1970 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011575
The applicant states: a. due to the fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) he is unable to obtain a record confirming award of the Army Commendation Medal to his father for conspicuously meritorious and outstanding performance of duty under enemy fire during the period 12 December 1944 to 8 May 1945. b. he would like his father's record corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011578
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) * Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) * Army Commendation Medal 2. The Army Commendation Medal may have been awarded after he signed his DD Form 214 and the third Army Achievement Medal was awarded after his expiration of term of service (ETS). As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011580
The applicant requests correction of his discharge document to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and his awards and decorations. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in three 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 from item 18f of his 27 April 1971 DD Form 214 the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011581
Military Personnel Message Number 06-147, dated 23 May 2006, Subject: DD Form 214, Separation/Readjustment/Severance Pay (Disability or Nondisability) Annotation, states when a Soldier receives disability severance pay, the "Gross" (not NET) amount is requested from DFAS and entered in item 18 of the DD Form 214. The evidence further shows DFAS calculated payment and he received gross severance pay in the amount of "$9,869.40" on 30 June 2011. Based on the foregoing evidence, his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011582
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his narrative reason for separation as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) vice personality disorder. Separation because of a personality disorder is authorized only if the diagnosis concludes that the disorder is so severe that the Soldier's ability to function effectively in the military environment is significantly impaired. His administrative discharge under...