ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001456
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, on 11 June 2002, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) with a general under honorable conditions discharge. Records show the applicant completed one overseas tour in Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001461
On 25 October 2011, his immediate commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, due to entry level status performance and conduct. Table 3-1 shows the RE codes and states in pertinent part: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001462
The applicant requests change of item 17 (Member was provided complete dental examination and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "No" instead of "Yes." The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214 and a Standard Form (SF) 603-A (Health Record - Dental), dated 11 July 2011. Class 1 oral health is used for patients with a current dental examination who do not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001465
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to honorable. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001468
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 Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and all awards to which he is entitled. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001469
The applicant requests correction of a medical evaluation board (MEB) narrative summary to show the results of a lumbar myelogram were not negative and to show a squat rack collapsed on top of him. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of the MEB narrative summary in his record, nor does it support correction of his record to show a squat rack collapsed on top of him. Considering that the record shows he was alone at the time of the injury,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001470
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was on annual training (AT) or active duty for special work (ADSW) orders from 12 June 2011 to 21 June 2011 and reimbursement of travel expenses. Army Regulation 140-145 (Individual Mobilization Augmentation (IMA) Program), paragraph 3-1 (Personnel Management and Administration) states IMA Soldiers are not authorized travel expenses or a per diem while performing periods of IDT. IMA Soldiers are not authorized to receive travel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001471
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in 1998. Section 12738(a) states after a person is notified that he or she has completed the years of service required for eligibility for retired pay, the persons eligibility for retired pay may not be denied or revoked on the basis of any error, miscalculation, misinformation, or administrative determination of years of service unless it resulted directly from the fraud or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001472
Nothing in four typical sources shows he held an infantry MOS or was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge: * Item 22 (MOS) of his DA Form 20 shows he held MOS 57H * Item 27 of his DA Form 20 does not show completion of any infantry courses * Item 38 (Record of Assignment) of his DA Form 20 shows he performed duties of cargo handler in Vietnam and was assigned to a Supply and Transportation Battalion * His records do not contain special orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge 8. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001476
His DD Form 214 shows multiple awards but does not show award of the CIB. However, the evidence of record shows he held a logistics MOS and served with his cavalry unit as a supply specialist/sergeant. Regretfully, in the absence of conclusive evidence that the applicant held an infantry MOS, was assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size, and actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001479
He provides his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge), a page from a medals catalog, and correspondence between him and the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. The award would not be made to an enlisted man whose records, during the required period of service, disclosed a conviction by any court-martial, or to one whose character or efficiency was rated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001480
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the hostile fire pay/imminent danger pay (HFP/IDP) areas that he served in during his military service. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the HFP/IDP areas that he served in during his military service. The applicant's: a. January through April 1991 LESs, ORB, and OER for the period 2 June 1990 through 1 June 1991 show he served with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001481
The applicant states he honorably served in Vietnam and he received traumatic brain injuries (TBI). On 12 April 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. In fact, his military service was marred by misconduct prior to, during, and after his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001483
Subsequent to his RA discharge the applicant enlisted in the ARNG, receiving his last honorable discharge on 1 April 1996. However, other than the applicant's personal statement, the available record contains no documentation of the incident the applicant describes as the "cause" of his misbehavior that resulted in his discharge action. However, these actions are insufficient to upgrade his RA general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001487
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all medals and awards he is entitled to. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was entitled to any additional awards or decorations prior to his retirement. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001489
The applicant states he would like to be awarded the PH for being wounded in action in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) on 7 December 1967 as a result of a stepping on a punji stick for which he was treated in the RVN, and on 7 November 1970 as a result of receiving a gunshot wound to the back which resulted in his medical evacuation to the United States for treatment at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows, in item 31 (Foreign Service), that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001491
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all the awards he is entitled to including the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam with Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal with First Class Unit Citation 2. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence, such as orders, that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001493
The applicant requests, in effect, an adjustment of his Federal recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 10 November 2011 to 5 June 2011. However, in January 2011 the National Defense Authorization Action (NDAA) changed the warrant officer (WO) promotion protocol causing a backlog and his Federal recognition was delayed until 10 November 2011, which is the date the Secretary of Defense signed his promotion scroll. The evidence of record shows the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001494
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 26 April 1984, he was notified by his commander that he was being considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001496
BOARD DATE: 19 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001496 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2011 authorized changes in the Federal Recognition process which led to a delay in the promotion of Warrant Officers (WO) at no fault to the Soldier * When the new policy was signed into law, the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and many officials were unaware of the significant changes it entailed * NGB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001499
The applicant states: a. his 11 August 2011 DOR should be adjusted to 4 February 2011 due to the massive change in procedures of the Army National Guard (ARNG) Warrant Officer Federal recognition process; b. the delay was in reaction to changes and development of a process which in no way was the fault of the Soldier; c. the actions taken for this promotion to be completed in a timely manner were done by the Soldier and the State according to previous standards and practices; d. he appeared...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001501
The applicant requests adjustment of his Federal recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 11 August 2011 to 12 December 2010, the date he was eligible for promotion. The applicant provides: * Land Component, Joint Force Headquarters, Kansas Orders 040-703, dated 9 February 2011 * Land Component, Joint Force Headquarters, Kansas Orders 111-174, dated 21 April 2011 * NGB Special Orders Number 188 AR, dated 16 August 2011 * NGB Policy Memorandum 11-015, Subject:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001502
He completed 3 years, 2 months, and 5 days of net active service. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Although an honorable, or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001507
The applicant's complete service record is not available for review. The evidence shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action while serving in the Republic of Vietnam on 19 July 1968. 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 Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001508
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 28 July 1988, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). NJP may be imposed to correct, educate, and reform offenders who the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures; to preserve a Soldiers record of service from unnecessary stigma by record of court-martial conviction; and to further military efficiency by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001509
OSI concluded there was sufficient evidence to support separation actions against the applicant and the victim for homosexual acts. The applicant was discharged with a UD under Army Regulation 635-89 (Personnel Separations - Homosexuality) on 30 July 1964. 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, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001510
The applicant states that he does not have a RE Code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that an error or injustice exists in his case, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001514
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. This provision of the regulation allows an applicant to request reconsideration of an earlier ABCMR decision if the request is received within 1 year of the ABCMR's original decision and it has not previously been reconsidered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001515
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was promoted to private first class (PFC/E-3) on 5 September 1988 and this was the highest rank/grade he held on active duty. On 2 February 1990, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, paragraph 13-2, for unsatisfactory performance with a GD. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001517
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 4 December 1989, the separation authority approved the administrative separations board's findings and recommendation and directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense, with a General Discharge Certificate. Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001518
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show in block 30, his service in Vietnam. The applicant served in Vietnam from 26 April 1968 to 25 April 1969 and he is entitled to have that period of service reflected in block 30 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the entry VN Service NONE from block...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001520
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001522
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as something other than "Entry-Level Status" and reason for separation something other than "Fraudulent Entry." On 14 August 1985, the 4th Battalion, 1st SSB commander was notified that the information received required administrative action be initiated against the applicant in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001524
The applicant states, in effect: * that he was a good Soldier prior to serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and his combat experiences in the RVN changed him drastically * he was suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at the time of his offenses * had he been given an honorable discharge he would have been able to receive mental health and substance abuse counseling * his undesirable discharge made him ineligible to receive Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) benefits to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001527
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge characterization, from under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, 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 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001530
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record indicating the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. His overall record of service was not sufficiently meritorious to support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge by the separation authority at the time of his final discharge and absent evidence of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001531
The separation authority approved the chain of command's recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed he be discharged for misconduct; that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade; and that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. On 21 June 1977, the applicant submitted a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States) to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001534
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 28 April 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 6 May 1986, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in-lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001535
He submitted a statement wherein he stated he had been advised by counsel of the basis for the contemplated action to accomplish his separation for misconduct (conviction by civil court) under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). The board recommended his separation from the service and issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001536
The applicant states he accrued 96 days of PDMRA between September 2007 and August 2009 and converted 44 days of regular leave to PDMRA days leaving him with 52 days of PDMRA. The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant shows his extension on active duty to use accrued leave and PDMRA was approved. The record is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested additional days and was denied PDMRA during the period of active duty in which it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001538
There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. However, evidence shows he was discharged for misconduct (abuse of illegal drugs cocaine). _______ _ __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 | 20120001539
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of PV1/E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 5, by reason of physical disability that was EPTS. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, describes the different types of characterization of service. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001540
The applicant requests correction of item 4 (Date of Birth (DOB)) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the year in which he was born as "57" instead of "56." The applicant's official military record contains a DD Form 372 (Application for Verification of Birth), dated 26 February 1974, which shows his DOB as 19 January 1956. The applicant used 19 January 1956 as his DOB throughout his Army service and it was annotated on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001542
The applicant requests completion of his medical evaluation board (MEB) process. On 15 September 2011, the applicant's doctor sent him and other Army medical officials an email stating the following: * he believed the applicant was in the middle of an MEB and that's why he thought the MEB could be "put on hold" until he fully covered from his surgery * he did not know that the applicant's enlistment had expired, which had nothing to do with an MEB * the applicant's time in the Army would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001544
The applicant requests: a. the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) be added to item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); b. item 25 (Education and Training Completed) of his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he completed the 7th Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy; and c. item 26a (Non-Pay Periods/Time Lost)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001549
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, that she be awarded the Good Conduct Medal and correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. There is no evidence that the applicant was ever awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal while she was in the Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001550
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 12 March 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with his service characterized as under conditions other than honorable and issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001558
On 12 April 1996, the applicant was notified of the unit commander's intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitation. His general discharge is commensurate with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001565
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB for the period 9 March 1970 through 1 February 1971; and b. adding the CIB to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 March 1975. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120001565 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001568
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record clearly shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-2XXX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 3 on his DD Form 214, dated 4 August 1969, to show the SSN as it is listed in item 3 on his DD Form 214, dated 24 April 1967.