ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011712
Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. The applicant served in two campaigns in Iraq and is entitled to be awarded the ICM with two bronze service stars in lieu of the GWOTEM. He also served in one campaign in Afghanistan and is entitled to award of the ACM with one bronze service star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011715
BOARD DATE: 10 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011715 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It limits the eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who were serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009 and who have 6 years of eligible service regardless of the reason for separation. Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011717
The applicant states, in effect, that the Army and the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) did not consider or investigate his statements, mental health, or veterans status impartially at the time of his discharge or on his discharge review. On 9 February 2011, after reviewing the available evidence in his case, the ADRB found that his discharge was both proper and equitable under the circumstances and voted unanimously to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge. _______ _ X...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011723
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that her general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change an upgrade within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011724
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: * add her foreign/combat service in Kosovo * add awards of the Kosovo Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and all other awards to which she is entitled 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011730
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 Bronze Star Medal and Air Medal. General Orders Number 9615, dated 29 August 1971, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for the period 1 September 1970 through 31 July 1971. 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: a. deleting award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011732
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). Battle/combat service alone does not support award of the CMB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011734
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 applicant's failure to timely file. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 8 July 1976 for unfitness due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011735
The applicant requests the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of orders or any other documents showing he was ever recommended for or awarded the AAM by proper authority while serving on active duty. However, absent any evidence of record showing he was recommended for or awarded the AAM by proper authority, or official orders authorizing and announcing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011737
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the name listed on his record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, the name listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011739
He states he understands that Army Regulation 15-80 (Army Grade Determination Review Board and Grade Determinations) states service in a grade will not be considered to have been satisfactory when reversion to a lower grade was for prejudice or cause due to misconduct, caused by nonjudicial punishment, or the result of court-martial. On 15 June 2006, in ABCMR Docket Number AR20050013950, the Board considered the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he retired in pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011740
However, his records contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 12 April 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13, for unfitness (separation program designator code 28B). On 4 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board determined he was properly and equitably discharged. This regulation prescribed that an undesirable discharge was normally issued unless the particular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011745
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation directs that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. The evidence of record shows that upon enlistment in the Army, the applicant listed his name as "Frxxxxx, Joxxxxx".
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011747
The applicant requests the removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from the restricted section of her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the official military personnel file. She states: * she now has letters of support of her chain of command with a recommendation for removal of the GOMOR * earlier this year, she applied for the Intermediate Level Education (ILE) course * an After Action Report, Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) U.S. Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011748
A review of the applicants official records failed to show any evidence of the applicant deploying during any period he served. While the applicant served in the USAR during the period of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, there is no evidence to show that he served on active duty for other than ADT or that he deployed in support of operations. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011752
On 13 September 1973, the applicant was discharged accordingly. In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military decoration other than a service medal, had received an honorable discharge from a previous period of service, or had a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011755
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he completed 1 year, 6 months, and 28 days of creditable active service with 523 days of time lost due to confinement. On 25 August 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully considering the applicants entire military service record and the issues presented by the applicant, determined his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011757
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. 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 the: * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011758
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as 366-XX-XXXX instead of 362-XX-XXXX. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement), DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), and all other documents throughout his military records show his SSN as 362-XX-XXXX. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record, formerly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011759
On 3 November 1998, he was honorably discharged from the USAR. Therefore, because he was in an entry-level status at the time of his release from IADT, his period of active service was properly determined to be uncharacterized in accordance with the regulation in effect at the time. The DD Form 256A he submitted is based on his discharge from the USAR on 2 November 1998, over 7 years after his release from IADT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011762
The applicant requests: a. item 4 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was born on 29 April 1952; and b. his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 11 June 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's recommendation for separation and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. As a result, his record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011763
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Accordingly, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and the award added 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 awarding him the first award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011776
He states the rating from his Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) was 10 percent (%), but his rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows he was 80% disabled. He provides his VA Rating Decision dated 8 May 2012, DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), DA Form 3947 (MEB Proceedings), and Army Medical Evaluation Board Narrative Summary. Although the applicant states he has received an 80% disability rating by the VA, the award of VA compensation does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011778
The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon retirement; therefore, he was eligible to transfer to either his spouse or children (if he completed the request before leaving military service). Counsel requests, in effect, the applicant be given relief by correcting his records to show he elected to transfer benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill to his eligible family members prior to his retirement date. The applicant and counsel contend his record should be corrected to allow him to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011780
The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), by removing his nonjudicial punishment (NJP) imposed on 16 March 2005. The applicant contends his AMHRR should be corrected by removing his NJP, dated 16 March 2005, because he was a PV1/E-1 at the time of imposition of the NJP action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011786
The applicant states due to administrative errors in her unit, she had problems maintaining her promotable status after beginning a medical evaluation board (MEB) when her Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) expired under the new promotion system in June 2011. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states that items 4a and 4b show the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at time of separation and are obtained from the Soldier's records (promotion or reduction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011787
On 21 November 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011791
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with machinegun bar, Valorous Unit Award (VUA), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. While the applicants records show that he was assigned to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011792
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 26 April 1968 to on or about 27 September 1969. The evidence of record shows the units to which he was assigned during his service in the Republic of Vietnam were not cited for the MUC during the periods in which he was assigned. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011794
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-2XXX." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. _______ _ __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 | 20120011795
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, at the time a UOTHC discharge was normally considered appropriate. However, there is no evidence that he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligation. _______ _ _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 | 20120011801
The Army failed to provide counseling to him or his wife or help with their marriage. However, his records contain: a. Contrary to his contention that the military failed to rehabilitate him or counsel, the evidence of record shows he was counseled on multiple occasions by his chain of command and was allowed to reclassify (rather than be discharged for failure to meet qualifications for MOS) and reassigned to Fort Polk, LA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011802
However, item 32 of his DD Form 214 does not show his service in Vietnam. Although the governing regulation in effect at the time did not provide instructions to record Vietnam service in item 32 of the DD Form 214, there is no harm in adding his service in Vietnam from 3 March 1963 to 12 April 1964 to his DD Form 214. In regard to the new issue, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the AFEM from item 26; and b. amending item 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011808
The PEB recommended a 30% disability rating based on her diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder. The PEB investigates the nature, cause, degree of severity, and probable permanency of the disability of Soldiers whose cases are referred to the board. There is no evidence showing that the side effects of Acyclovir were the cause of the behavior diagnosed as schizophreniform disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011810
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to item 13 of his DD Form 214 * adding the Basic NCO Course for Combat Arms to item 14 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011811
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar 2. His records do not contain orders for a second award of the Army Achievement Medal or the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show the Army Achievement Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011816
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: His military record and evidence that he submits confirms he served on active duty in the Selected Reserve during times authorizing him the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show he is authorized the National Defense Service Medal by filing this decisional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011817
The applicant, the wife of a former service member (FSM), requests reconsideration of the FSM's request for award of the Purple Heart and correction of the his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show this award. There are no orders in the FSM's available service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011819
The applicant requests, as an exception to policy, eligibility for payment of an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) in the amount of $10,000.00 in accordance with the terms of his enlistment in the Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG). It states that "Warrant Officer MOS 153A is a general MOS that at time of commission and contract for incentive may not be the MOS held by the officer after completion of WOBC. He was appointed a WO1 in the ARNG on MNARNG on 18 February 2010 and his Written...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011821
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Records show the applicant was 21 years of age at the time of her offense. The applicant's record is void of the specific facts and circumstances surrounding her discharge; however, the evidence of record shows the applicant received NJP for being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011822
The applicant states, in effect, the SSN listed in his records is in error. He completed 2 years and 2 months of creditable active military service. The SSN that is listed on the applicant's social security card is not found on any records in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the official military personnel file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011823
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011823 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), contains a certificate confirming the applicant was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period 20 August 2008 to 10 October 2011. As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM for his qualifying honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011838
A review of his official record shows no evidence of the applicant being injured/wounded or being treated for any such wounds or injuries that were the result of enemy action. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011839
The applicant provides: * DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings), dated 12 January 2005 * Letter from the VA Maryland Health Care System * DA Form 3947 (MEB Proceedings) * Waiver of Rights to Election, dated 14 February 2005 * Letter from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA), dated 12 January 2005 * Letter from the PEBLO, dated 4 January 2005 * Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) Psychiatric TDRL Evaluation, dated 27 December 2004 * WRAMC Neurology Clinic TDRL Examination,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011848
The applicant states he served on active duty in the rank of major for more than 6 years and is being retired in the rank of captain based on a determination by the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB). Instead, an officer is retired in the highest grade served on active duty satisfactorily, as determined by the SA or the Secretary's designee. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011856
The applicant requests that her Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be set aside and that she be medically retired by reason of permanent disability, that she be paid the $500.00 per month for 6 months that was designated for her dependent in the court-martial order, and that her last Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) be removed from her official records. The letter from DFAS provided by the applicant indicates that upon reexamination of her military pay account it was determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011860
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he has been denied CRSC for a service connected disability three times; however, he now has evidence that shows his CRSC request should have been approved under "Instrumentality of War" provisions. Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for Reserve retirement at age 60) and who have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011862
He also provided his DD Form 2796, dated 26 December 2003, that shows he arrived in Kuwait on 1 May 2003 and in Iraq on 17 May 2003. The applicant contends he served in Iraq from 5 May 2003 to 29 December 2003 but a DD Form 215, based on DFAS records, shows he served in Kuwait from 2 May 2003 to 30 December 2003. As such, the evidence shows he served in Kuwait and Iraq during this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011864
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his court-martial record: * be removed from his Official Military Personnel Record (OMPF), or * be transferred from his performance (P) fiche to his Restricted (R) fiche 2. The applicant has done that.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120011869
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120011869 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.