ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012638
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she was awarded 4 years of creditable service upon her accession on active duty, and retroactive award of Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) and Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for 2011, the year she was accessed on active duty. On 4 June 2012, she completed a Request for MASP for the period 5 July 2012 through 4 July 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012643
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: a. his last name as "Mxxrxxxx" instead of "Mxxixxxx" in item 1 (Last Name-First Name-Middle Name); and b. his social security number (SSN) listed to reflect "5XX-XX-XXXX" instead of "3XX-XX-XXXX" in item 3 (Social Security Number). The applicant's military record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that he completed during his enlistment processing. He provides a copy of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012650
The applicant requests correction of his military records by removing his record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and restoring his rank to staff sergeant/E-6. On 13 June 2011, the applicant, then a staff sergeant/E-6, accepted NJP for violation of Article 86 (absence from place of duty); Article 90 (willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer); Article 91 (willfully disobeying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012657
He further requests a personal appearance before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to provide additional testimony as evidence. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions regarding an applicant's request for the correction of a military record. He was discharged accordingly on 27 March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012658
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) for the period ending on 6 December 2002 to show his date of birth (DOB) as 23 October 1971 vice 23 October 1997. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 5 of DD Form 214 for the period ending on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012661
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his completed classes from American University. The applicant provides: * A self-authored statement * DD Form 214 * Fall 1966 American University Transcript * DA Form 699 (General Educational Development Individual Record) * 2-page extract, American University General Information Bulletin 1965 to 1966 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012662
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield/Desert Storm from 1 December 1990 to 5 May 1991. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Southwest Asia from 1 December 1990 to 5 May 1991, which is not shown on her DD Form 214. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012664
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the dates of his deployment in Iraq from 19 March 2003 to 16 March 2004 are not shown on his DD Form 214. In view of the above, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record by showing both of his deployments to Iraq; his total foreign service time; and his four bronze service stars for wear on his Iraq Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012667
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued shows, in item 12f (Foreign Service), that he completed 3 years, 3 months, and 1 day of overseas 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 Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012668
He earned excellent grades during all 4 years and completed all academic requirements for graduation prior to the Superintendent approving his separation and prior to his final discharge from the USMA. The record shows that he completed all such requirements prior to 23 May 2010. f. He further states that USMA had a duty to maintain an accurate and complete record of a cadet's performance until the day of graduation or separation, and clearly did not do so in this case. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012670
The memorandum informed the applicant that a board of officers would convene on 14 January 1982 at Fort Dix, NJ to determine if he should be discharged from the service because of civil conviction under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14. On 26 May 1983, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to his civil conviction. The available evidence does not show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012671
The PEB also determined that his condition of a mood disorder was not unfitting and recommended that the applicant be granted permanent retirement with a 40% disability rating. Based on the available evidence, it appears the applicant's disability was properly rated in accordance with the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities by competent medical authorities and his retirement with a 40% disability rating was in compliance with laws and regulations in effect at the time. Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012672
He completed 3 years and 18 days of active service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012675
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the applicants personnel service record that shows the applicant sought assistance from his chain of command for the personal problems he mentioned in his application. _______ _ __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 | 20120012676
However, the applicant's records contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial on 13 April 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge during that board's 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012684
On 16 January 1996, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. His misconduct diminished the quality of his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge and he has submitted neither probative evidence nor a convincing argument...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012685
On 23 March 2010, the applicants unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. The separation authority may direct a general discharge if such a discharge is merited by the Soldier's overall record. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a civil court of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012691
The applicant requests, in effect, the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and a personal award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 2 June 1972. There is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he received a personal award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012702
The applicant requests award of the NDSM, KDSM, and OSR. He is authorized award of the KDSM for his service in Korea from 21 May 1979 through 8 April 1980. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KDSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012703
The applicant requests: * upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge * correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his right Social Security Number (SSN) 2. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge 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. In the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012705
The applicant requests correction of his records to change his home of record (HOR) from Rochester, NY to Madison, WI. The author requested a change of address from Madison, WI to Rochester, NY. Army Regulation 635-5 clearly states the HOR is the place recorded as the HOR of the Soldier when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or ordered to a tour of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012706
He directed the forfeiture of pay commencing with the date of his action, referral of the case to the U.S. Army Court of Military Review, and confinement pending completion of the appellate review. The character of the applicant's discharge is commensurate with his overall record of military 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 Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012709
The applicant states that he served in Iraq during the period of 20030414 20031107 and he believes he is eligible for the ICM with two bronze service stars due to his participation in the liberation of Iraq and transition of Iraq. He had served 1 year and 26 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012714
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's contention that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge and the evidence he submitted, including his father's and son's military separation documents, were carefully considered; however, they are not sufficiently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012722
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal and the Aircraft Crew Member Badge and the awards added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge).. 2. His crew chief showed the applicant his DD Form 214 where he was awarded an Aircraft Crew Member Badge and a Bronze Star Medal. The applicant provides a record of medical treatment; however, there is no official documentation to show the applicant was wounded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012725
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicants military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA), in pay grade E-1 on 21 November 1995, for 4 years. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012726
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. There is no available evidence, almost 70 years later, showing the applicant was authorized or promised any hazardous duty pay or bonus or, if so, if it was paid.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012728
A review of the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), failed to reveal a copy of a DD Form 214 for the period of active duty from 19 March 1970 through 20 January 1971. Therefore, the evidence of record shows the applicant's 19 November 1971 DD Form 214 correctly shows this period of service and the date of the applicant's discharge from the RA. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD notify the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012740
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 25 May 1982, his immediate commander advised him that he intended to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of poor attitude, lack of motivation, lack of self-discipline, and failure to demonstrate promotion potential. The DD Form 214 he was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012741
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012744
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120012744 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he served in Korea and Vietnam. There are no orders in his service records showing he was temporarily assigned to Korea or Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012747
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his 17 June 1991 DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm and all of his authorized awards. The evidence of record shows the applicant deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm from 11 January 1991 through 6 June 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012752
It shows: * he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * he received uniformly "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his active service with no court-martial convictions * he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant on 24 February 1969 after just 3 short years * he served in the Republic of Korea from 5 March 1967 through 14 April 1968 (for which he received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal) 4. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012755
The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 7 January 1968 through 2 January 1969. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the DA Form 20 does not list the ARCOM and indicates the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was requested. 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 31 July 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012757
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-7529." The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) and all documents on file in his Military Personnel Records Jacket with the exception of the DD Form 214 in question list his SSN as it is shown on the DD Form 4 and his social security card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012766
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 February 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120012766 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Accordingly, on 23 May 1988, the applicant was discharged as a result of a court-martial with a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012772
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm as a personal award for his service in the Republic of Vietnam while serving with the U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 February 1966 through 15 February 1968 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012773
His record contains: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 7 March 1969 while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 13 December 1967 through 12 December 1969. c. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * "V" Device to be affixed to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012776
The TEB online database shows the applicant had no eligible dependents because she was not in the service on or after 1 August 2009 and did not have 6 years in service. As her last day in military service was 15 August 2005 and there is no evidence she was a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009, she was not eligible to transfer educational benefits to either her spouse or her children. There is no evidence of record and she provided none to show she met one or more of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012777
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The legal name change document provided by the applicant shows the legal name change was completed years after the applicant was retired. Therefore, the name listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012778
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 1 July 1972 to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 through a future date to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012779
A DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) covering his later U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard service lists the CIB and Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 August 1968 through 27 May 1970 among his awards and decorations. A U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center letter, dated 10 November 1972, states the applicant's official records show he was entitled to the CIB for satisfactory service in active ground combat, effective 2 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012782
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows on 8 June 1984, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service. c. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012783
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed 18 months of foreign service in Germany. It appears his DD Form 214 only reflects his service in Alaska; therefore, it would be appropriate to amend his DD Form 214 to show both periods of overseas service. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012791
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. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) provides the policy and procedures for the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012793
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012797
BOARD DATE: 24 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120012797 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable or under honorable conditions. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012799
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to transfer his education benefits to his family members under the provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A review of the available records failed to show evidence of the applicant attempting to transfer his post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012800
On 16 May 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs. There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's request to upgrade her GD to an honorable discharge based on the fact she never...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012805
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. 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 March 1951 through 29...