ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012060
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his awards for service in Vietnam, his award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), his "Combat Patch," and the fact that he completed the 12th grade of high school. c. 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. This same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012065
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). (2) He states "When it was time for SSG S____'s (the applicant's) annual NCOER I was told to change my ratings to reflect he was accused of sexual harassment by the command sergeant major (CSM). The available evidence shows the applicant was accused of sexual harassment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012066
The applicant states: * Officials at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) deferred the decision to award him and his platoon the Combat Infantryman Badge to this Board * HRC officials erred in that they stated the 765th Security Platoon may have held an infantry specialty but was not an infantry unit * The facts that the platoon was not an infantry unit has nothing to do with the issue of the Combat Infantryman Badge * Several Soldiers whose names are listed on the Wall website were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012067
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Cold War Recognition Certificate for service in Korea in 1958-1959. Based on this information, the applicant's request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012069
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 "X98-XX-XXXX." 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 | 20120012071
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged under conditions other than honorable on 3 August 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial court-martial with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. His service record does not indicate he petitioned the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012080
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records that show he was awarded an infantry MOS or that served in an infantry unit while engaged in active ground combat. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS and that he served in an infantryman position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012082
The applicant requests, in effect, his discharge under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally issued to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. c. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012085
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Air Medal for air assaults made in Vietnam. His records also show no evidence of being awarded the Air Medal. 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 | 20120012089
On 16 April 2007, the immediate commander indicated the applicant had missed drills on 3 and 4 February 2007, 9, 10, and 11 March 2007, and 13, 14, and 15 April 2007; and that he (the applicant) was reported in an absent without leave (AWOL) status and had failed to notify the unit that he could not attend or provide an explanation. It appears after having accumulated over 9 unexcused absences, his chain of command initiated separation action against him under the provisions of chapter 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012091
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, his records do show that on 14 December 1976, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012092
The applicant states that when he signed his DD Form 214 he assumed all the information was correct. The evidence of record also shows this SSN was consistently recorded in the applicant's military service records throughout the entire period of his military service, including on his DD Form 214. The applicant states his correct SSN is "xx2-xx-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012094
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the dates of his service in Kuwait/Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry in item 12f of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry "00 03 25," b. adding the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars to item 13 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012099
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 "2xx-7x-5xxx." All of his service personnel records show his SSN as "5xx-2x-0xxx." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120012099 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120012099 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012104
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 27 November 1968 * an article printed from the online Army News Service regarding award of the Purple Heart for concussive or mild traumatic brain injuries CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), then in effect, stated the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States and to any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012106
The applicant provides: * Separation memorandum from his commander * Email from the Special Agent in Charge (SAIC) * Acknowledgement of separation memorandum * Request for reconsideration * Approved separation memorandum * Self-authored chronological listing of events * Statement from a friend * Letter from a Reserve captain to a Member of Congress on behalf of the applicant * Letter of recommendation from another translator * Letter of recommendation from an English Language...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012107
The applicant's requests for correction of his DD Form 214 to show a different Department, Component and Branch or Class; Combat Infantryman and Parachutist Badges; and Drill Sergeant Training were previously considered by the Board in ABCMR Memorandum of Consideration Docket Number AC85-09199, dated 14 January 1987. His DD Form 214 also shows, in item 29 (Other Service Training Courses Successfully Completed), he completed Airborne Training. According to the applicable regulation, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012109
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. 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 the period 27 August 1968 to 13 April 1970; b. deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214; and c. adding the Purple Heart, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012112
The applicant requests, in effect, 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 (AGCM) * Combat Service Commemorative Medal * Overseas Service Commemorative Service Medal * American Defense Commemorative Medal * Republic of Vietnam Service Commemorative Medal * U.S. Army Commemorative Medal * Honorable Service Commemorative Medal * U.S. Armed Forces Service Commemorative Medal * Vietnam Wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012118
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012120
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register), paragraph 6d states that DAGO Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units, during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. However, evidence shows he participated in three campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012122
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 1 October 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its statute of limitations. He has provided insufficient evidence or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012124
The applicant states that she should have been discharged or retired by reason of permanent disability because her pre-existing conditions were made worse by her active military service. On 24 September 2009 the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, and her service was uncharacterized. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11, serves as the authority for separation of personnel who did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012127
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Purple Heart. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012128
On 30 April 2012, the NGB disapproved the MSARNG's request for an exception to policy for the applicant to retain the $3,000.00 REB offered at the time of his extension on 2 June 2011. d. the applicant was eligible for this bonus at the time of his extension. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012131
There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included offenses which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and he or she must indicate he or she has been briefed and understands the consequences of such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012133
On 27 September 2011, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 11, by reason of entry-level performance and conduct. On 29 September 2011, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry-level performance and conduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012138
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his educational benefits were transferred to his eligible dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. However, according to the applicable law and regulation, he is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012140
Public Law 110-252 establishes legal requirements on the transferability of unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. b. the ARNG, DOD, and the VA initiated a massive public campaign plan that generated major communications through military, public, and social media venues on the Post-9/11 GI Bill and subsequent transfer of education benefits. A service member is considered to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012145
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. On 2 August 1982, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative requirements, approved the discharge, and directed issuance of a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012151
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. On 7 November 1979 after careful consideration of the military record and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and voted to deny the applicant's request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012158
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * The dates of his service in Afghanistan * Joint Service Commendation Medal * multiple Army Achievement Medals * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Combat Expeditionary Badge (presumed to be the Combat Action Badge) * all other authorized awards 2. His Enlisted Record Brief shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012163
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 4 May 1967. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness. The evidence of record confirms there is only one document containing the applicant's SSN during his service in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012168
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was a combat infantryman the whole time he was in Vietnam assigned to Company C, 2d Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. However, there is no evidence to show he engaged in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012176
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment in support of Operation Desert Storm. The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. He is also entitled to the award of the SWASM with three bronze service stars and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012192
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 award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and any other awards he may be entitled to. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show the VSM, RVN Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012195
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his military records and DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his first name as Hxxxxxxxx. _______ _ 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) AR20120012195 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012201
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service in Vietnam and his correct DOB. 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 for the period 18 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012213
The unit commander advised the applicant of his rights to consult with legal counsel, to submit written statements in his own behalf, and to obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation action. On 27 October 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge action and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, paragraph 13-4, with a General Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012228
All the forms and documents contained in his military record list his SN as "RA XX XXX XXX." Therefore, lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, was correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120012228 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012229
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: * the dates of his foreign service in Saudi Arabia from 21 June to 7 December 1995 * award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012231
Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The applicant's military personnel records contain no evidence that he was awarded the Purple Heart or any personal decoration. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012233
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) and the Holland Cross for the Four Day Marches. However, there is no evidence that the Holland Four Day Event Cross was awarded to the applicant in recognition of this military activity and by the military department of the host country. However, the evidence of record failed to reveal any evidence that the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012234
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) rendered at the time of his entry which show his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX6." It states the complete name and SSN of the separating service member will be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012237
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army "Aviation" Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Air Medal, and BSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 dated 26 February 1971 * adding the awards of the Vietnam Service Medal with four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012239
Records show he completed a medical examination on 26 February 2010; however, this report is not available. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. There is no evidence to show he could not perform his duties while on active duty and he was never referred for physical disability processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012240
Records show that the applicant served in support of OIF during a qualifying period that authorizes him the ICM with two bronze service stars. Orders show the applicant's unit was awarded the VUA for heroism during OIF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the following awards to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 January 2003: * ICM with 2 bronze service stars * VUA * GWOTSM b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012248
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 June 1973, he consulted with counsel and he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200. Nevertheless, there is no evidence in his available record and he has provided no evidence to show he was physically unfit to perform his duties at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012249
The applicants military records are not available to the Board. On the same day, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service, reduced the applicant to the lowest enlisted grade and directed that he be issued a UOTHC discharge. _______ _ _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 | 20120012250
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation Line of Duty (LOD) and Misconduct Status), dated 12 December 1974, to show his injuries occurred in the LOD instead of not in the LOD due to own misconduct. According to the DA Form 2800 (U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) Report of Investigation), as investigated by the El Paso Police Department (EPPD), the following facts are noted: * at approximately 0030 hours on 1 November 19974 at the High Tide...