ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011584
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) * DD Form 363A (Certificate of Retirement) * DA Form 3713 (Data for Retired Pay) * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Orders D9-25 * a letter, dated 13 January 1984 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty for training on 4 June 1978 and he completed his training on 14 September 1978. Since he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011585
The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows that the Purple Heart was issued; however, it does not reflect an order number and there are no orders contained in his records for his first Purple Heart. On 22 February 2012, the Board authorized correction of his records by awarding him the Purple Heart with 1 oak leaf cluster and issued the applicant orders and a certificate for award of the Purple Heart on 20 June 1968. The applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011586
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record, previously known as the Official Military Personnel File, is void of orders or any other document authorizing award of the Navy Command at Sea Insignia. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 3 February 2007 DD Form 214 by deleting the U.S. Navy Command at Sea Insignia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011588
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show he retired in the rank of first lieutenant (O2) or warrant officer one (WO1). The applicant enlisted in Chicago, Illinois, on 26 June 1975, for a period of 3 years, assignment to Korea, and training as an artillery surveyor. He was advanced to pay grade E-4 on 1 October 1976 and on 6 December 1976, he was transferred to Headquarters, United Nations Command/United States Forces Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011590
c. Despite the declaration of the service representative who offered the CSRB to him, the applicant was ineligible for the CSRB when he signed the agreement and would not otherwise be eligible until 3 August 2009. The guidance stated that, among other requirements, eligible officers must have completed any current contractual obligation or bonus contract obligation incurred as a result of participation in the officer affiliation bonus and must have been fully qualified and serving in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011592
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her Gulf War service. The applicant states her military record must be corrected to show her deployment to Camp Doha, Kuwait before she can receive disability benefits. She provides a second DD Form 214 covering the period 14 February 1996 through 11 June 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011595
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Her DD Form 214 shows in: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) 1 February 1995 * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) 15 November 2004 * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) 9 years, 5 months, and 14 days 4. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 1 February 1995 and was discharged on 15 November 2004, a period of 9 years, 9 months, and 15 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011596
His record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) that shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 9 October 1964 for a period of 3 years. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that at the time of his enlistment the applicant listed his first name as "Jose." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the name listed in item 1 of his DD Form 214 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011597
He states he signed a DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCCS)) before his expiration term of service (ETS) due to the Army ordering his permanent change of station (PCS) to Hawaii with insufficient time left on his enlistment contract. It states Soldiers, other than those in their initial term, having 4 or more years of service for pay purposes at ETS must take action to meet service remaining requirements (SRR), such as the service obligation incurred by making a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011598
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's earlier request that the records of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from spouse to former spouse. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011602
During this assignment he served as an aircraft commander of an aircraft with tail number UH-1H 69-15270. Additionally, his company commander informed him he would receive this award before he returned to the United States. The applicant has provided no evidence nor is there evidence in his record to show he was recommended for or received orders for award of the DFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011603
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011603 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * An extract from "Wikipedia" regarding the "Contras" * A Department of the Army Summary of Cabanas 86 * A news article regarding U.S. Army engineers in Honduras * An internet article regarding a Nicaraguan incursion into Honduras * A DD Form 1610 (Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel of DOD Personnel) * A DD Form 1351-2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011606
On 21 December 1983, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 29 December 1983, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 and directed the applicant be furnished a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011607
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the fifth digit of his social security number (SSN) as "0" instead of "8." This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. The documents in the applicant's military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011608
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-46-XXXX" rather than "XXX-56-XXXX." The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * social security card * letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), dated 20 April 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011610
On 19 October 1993, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed the applicant be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct commission of a serious offense with a UOTHC discharge. Records show the applicant was 21 years of age at the time of his offenses. It appears the separation authority determined the applicant's overall service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011611
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-2384." 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. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011612
The applicant requests: a. his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 October 2003 be corrected to show he served in Iraq; b. his honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge; and c. all awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for his service in Iraq. The applicant provides: * Service medical records * Service personnel records * VA medical documents and medical record * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Since...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011614
The applicant states he recently learned that after 3 years of honorable service he may be entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011615
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show in block 32 (Battles and Campaigns) that he served in the Battle of Biak to replace the entry (1 battle unavailable). 2. The applicant's military records are not available for review. The Battle of Biak was part of the New Guinea campaign and is therefore already reflected on his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011619
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application. c. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient basis to upgrade the applicant's discharge to an honorable discharge or to a general discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011620
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Therefore, there is no basis for upgrading the applicant's discharge to either an honorable or a general discharge. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011621
The applicant requests items 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show private first class (PFC)/E-3. There is no evidence of record which shows he was re-appointed to PFC/E-3 after his reduction on 24 February 2004. _______ _ 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 | 20120011624
He states he was assigned to the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) as a radio operator and he participated in many combat operations with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. The available records do not show he was awarded the CIB. In the absence of documentary evidence showing his primary duty was to accompany infantry or infantry-type units on tactical operations, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the CIB or adding the CIB to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011630
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam from 24 January through 24 August 1969. Although in the letter addressed to his mother he stated he "got hit" on 28 February 1968, there is no official record showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wound, or that it was made a matter of official record. ___________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011634
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 17 July 1953 instead of 17 July 1957. The year of his DOB is incorrectly recorded on his DD Form 214. ______________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011636
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011636 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the BSM as follows: a. 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: * Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Vietnam Service Medal b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal (3d Award) * Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011637
The respective dependent must then submit an application for DVA educational benefits to request to use the benefits. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. However, there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve on 9 September 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011639
On 30 August 1979, the applicant was advised by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 14 for misconduct. The commander cited as the specific reasons for the discharge action the applicant's five nonjudicial punishments which contained numerous charges and specifications that demonstrated a pattern of gross misconduct. There is no evidence showing he applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011643
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, on 6 November 1973, while in absentia, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011644
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. His immediate and senior commanders reviewed his request and opined that although the charge against him was serious, the needs of the service would be best met if the resignation were accepted in lieu of trial by GCM. On 11 March 1998, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Army Review Boards) approved the recommendation of the ad hoc board to accept the applicant's resignation for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011645
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective 25 March 1968 to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) authorizes award of a bronze service star based on qualifying service for each campaign listed in appendix B. 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 by deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011648
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 19 January 1950 instead of 19 January 1970. His record contains the following documents showing his DOB as 19 January 1950: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DD Form 873 (Certificate of Clearance and/or Security Determination) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) 5. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011650
On 21 April 1976 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. On 27 April 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011652
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 8 January 1968 to 2 September 1969 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011658
It is authorized for 30 consecutive days of service at a normal post of duty service in Berlin between 9 May 1945 and 2 October 1990. _______ _ 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) AR20120011658 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120011658 2 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011660
On 9 September 1987, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, by reason of misconduct abuse of illegal drugs and recommended that the applicant be issued a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). On 16 September 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011662
The applicant requests correction of his retirement orders to show his disability did (instead of did not) result from a combat-related injury as defined in Title 26, U.S. Code, section 104. The applicant states: * His disability was combat related; he was conducting a tactical road march, in full gear, when he was injured during the last obstacle of the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) training * This training was a simulation of war, in preparation to act as an expert field medic in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011673
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Maryland ARNG (MDARNG), in pay grade E-1, on 10 January 1976, for 6 years. The evidence of record also shows the information entered in Items 18a through f are the correction computations of his period of ARNG service from 10 January through 13 March 1976 and AD service from 14 March through 18 June 1976. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction to the following on this DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011678
The applicant requests: a. correction of his social security number (SSN) in item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); and b. correction of item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 to show an "X" in the Yes block. All of his service personnel records show his SSN as "XXX-XX-X4XX." _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011681
On 18 January 1962, by letter, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) notified him that he was considered for promotion to LTC by the 16 October 1961 DA USAR Selection Board, in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers), but he was not selected for promotion. The letter informed him that: * This non-selection constituted his first non-selection and that he would be considered by the next...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011682
It states, in pertinent part, 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 "JKK" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct - drug abuse. His RE code was assigned based on the fact that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 due to misconduct, drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011684
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011684 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record shows that during the period of service under review the FSM: * was convicted by two special courts-martial * had a total of 389 days of time lost * completed less than 7 months of his 3-year service obligation 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011685
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in: * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as "11B1PB4" instead of "11B1P" * Item 14 (Military Education) to show completion of the Sniper Course 2. With respect to item 11 of his DD Form 214, the applicant completed the Sniper Course on 17 December 2004 and he was awarded MOS 11B1PB4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011687
Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was wounded in Korea on 17 April 1953. This award was not recorded in 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 to his DD Form 214 in: * item 27 the Purple Heart and the National Defense Service Medal * item 29 the entry Wounded in Korea on 17 April 1953 _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011688
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record further shows the FSM qualified for award of the: * National Defense Service Medal based on his active duty service during the Korean Conflict * United Nations Service Medal based on his award of the Korean Service Medal * Republic of Korea War Service Medal for his service during the Korean Conflict Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. d. Despite the absence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011689
At that time the board was not completed. National Defense Authorization Action (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2001, Subject: Changes to WO Federal Recognition Process, dated 22 July 2011, states effective 7 January 2011 all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President (delegated to the Secretary of Defense). Notwithstanding the fact his initial appointment as a WO1 in 2009 was not federally recognized until 2011, changes to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011694
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 the spelling of his first name as Alan instead of Allan. 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 and DD Form 215 to show his first name as it is listed on his birth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011701
The regulation states separation code "KFS" and reason for separation "in lieu of trial by court-martial" apply to Soldiers discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with and admitted he was guilty of an offense that authorized the imposition of a punitive discharge, and he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011707
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 26 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "None." In the absence of documentary evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, regrettably, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.