ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012808
He states it is an injustice that Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions) does not provide for counting ARNG service other than active duty service toward ADOR. HRC stated a review was conducted to determine if the applicant's ADOR was properly adjusted when he was placed on the Active Duty List (ADL). Based on this policy and current procedures, in addition to determining the amount of AFCS, the records of an officer called to active duty are reviewed for qualifications and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012809
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable or general under honorable conditions was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012812
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012814
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the ICM. Therefore, based on his eligibility for award of the ICM and his request, he is entitled to correction to his DD Form 214 to show the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM. Therefore, he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the OSR and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012816
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 June 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120012816 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his date of rank and effective date for promotion to the rank of chief warrant officer four (CW4) be corrected to show a DOR and effective 18 August 2011, with entitlement to all back pay and allowances. The evidence of record shows the applicant's date of rank as a CW4 was determined by the OHARNG to be 18 August 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012819
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012822
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 6 (Date of Rank) on his DD Form 214 to show 7 August 1970 instead of 7 August 1950. _______ _ _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 | 20120012823
The applicant requests correction of his record and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Item 31 (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he served in the RVN from 21 January to 16 October 1968. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012827
The Purple Heart requires: * a wound as a result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3. There is also no evidence in the available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of corroborating evidence of record showing he was injured and treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the health record provided by the applicant is not sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012831
The applicant provides: * Orders 310-153, issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, dated 6 November 2003 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 April 2005 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), prepared on 18 April 2005 * Permanent Orders 008-0033, issued by Headquarters, 28th Signal Battalion, Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG), dated 28 November 2005 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012844
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 May 2004 to show his rank and pay grade as specialist (SPC)/E-4. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 August 2002 shows in: * item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) the entry "PFC" * item 4b (Pay Grade) the entry "E3" * Item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012846
The applicant states he is eligible for these awards based on service in Korea. However, while the AFEM was authorized for service in Korea between 1 October 1966 and 30 June 1974, it was not authorized for service in Korea during the period the applicant served in Korea. _______ _ 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 | 20120012858
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 February 2012 to show he served during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Although there was no provision at the time to show a Soldier's deployment on his/her DD Form 214, under current standards and as a matter of equity, item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012864
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 April 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012873
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions 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 | 20120012875
The DFAS information is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he served a tour of duty in Kuwait/Iraq from 27 April 2003 to 7 July 2004. Lacking any derogatory information which would have precluded the applicant from being awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 30 July 2002 through 3 August 2004 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012878
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his 2009 deployment to Iraq. Therefore, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq from 22 April 2009 to 22 December 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding award of the GWOTSM to his DD Form 214, b. deleting award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012880
His DD Form 4 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-5XXX." His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-5XXX." All of his service personnel records show his SSN as "XXX-XX-5XXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012883
The applicant states his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows an outstanding and clean 4-year service record. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on SPD code "LBK" is "Completion of required active service" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4. Therefore, the RE code used in the applicant's case is correct and was applied in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012885
The applicant requests item 23 (Type of Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to honorable. On 3 August 1984, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-11, due to failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards - no disability. For Regular Army Soldiers, entry-level status is the first 180 days of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012888
There are no medical treatment records on file that indicate the applicant suffered from any disqualifying physical or mental condition that warranted his separation processing through medical channels at the time of his discharge processing. There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record is void of any medical treatment records that show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012894
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012897
The convening authority approved the sentence and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the findings and the sentence on 26 October 1990. The available records show the applicant was more than 24 years of old at the time of his enlistment and 27 years old at the time of discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012902
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that the fourth and fifth digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) are 54 instead of 45. At the time of his enlistment his records were prepared to reflect that the fourth and fifth digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) were 54. Accordingly, his records should be corrected to reflect his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012908
On 21 November 1979, the unit commander recommended the applicant's appearance before a board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph14-33b(1), for the purpose of determining whether he should be discharged before the expiration of his term of service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012911
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. The evidence of record shows he completed a period of honorable service during which he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings and had no convictions by a court-martial. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012915
The applicant states he received the Purple Heart for injuries to his back legs and arms in September 1970. 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 him in service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012916
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his 2 July 1970 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with (M-16 Rifle) Bar * Soldier of the Month Award * Cold War Ribbon * Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (RVNGC), individual and unit * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) with Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd Award) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 1st Oak Leaf Cluster...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012918
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he: * served as a medic with the 82nd Airborne Division in Panama between 1989-1990 * was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Combat Medical Badge, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait, and a second award of the Combat Medical Badge for his actions during Desert Shield/Storm 2. Absent any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012920
The applicant requests 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 and any other awards he is authorized. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012929
General Orders Number 1652, issued by Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), dated 9 September 1970, show the applicant was awarded the BSM for meritorious service during the period October 1969 to October 1970. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012930
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Korea from 4 April 1969 to 26 January 1970. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for award of the KSM; however, it does support award of the KDSM. The applicant's record shows he completed a period of service in Korea qualifying for award of the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012931
His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable discharge or a general discharge is not warranted in this case. _______ _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 | 20120012937
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _______ _ 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 | 20120012939
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location. The evidence of record shows he was assigned to Berlin, Germany, during the period 1965/1966; therefore, he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Army Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp (Berlin).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012945
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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD)) Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It states SPD code JKK is the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012950
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Purple Heart. His DA Form 20 shows that on 14 June 1969 he was listed as a patient in the U.S. Army Hospital on Okinawa.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012966
BOARD DATE: 29 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120012966 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In connection with her appointment, she signed a Written Agreement OAB Acknowledgement wherein she agreed, in part: (1) to accept an appointment as an officer in the armed forces to serve in the Selected Reserve (SELRES) in a critical officer skill that was designated for bonus entitlement by the Secretary of the Army and (2) she was not accepting an appointment as an officer serving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012976
The applicant requests correction of her records to show entitlement to the Medical and Dental School Stipend Program (MDSSP) incentive offered when she signed her contract on 19 October 2011. The applicant states: * an oversight made by the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) regarding her eligibility for the MDSSP incentive caused the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) board results to show she was ineligible * a packet was sent to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and she was paid for 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012980
On 18 April 2011, the request for an ETP was approved by NGB allowing for the applicant's promotion packet to go before the State Federal Recognition Board. National Defense Authorization Action (NDAA) for Fiscal year 2001, dated 22 July 2011, subject: Changes to WO Federal Recognition Process, states all initial appointments of WO's and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President (delegated to the Secretary of Defense) effective 7 January 2011. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012983
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she enlisted in July 1984 under the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) vice the Enlistment Education Assistance Incentive. The applicant states: * When she enlisted in July 1984, her contract authorized her an educational assistance incentive * She enrolled in college and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work * In March 2000, she received a direct commission in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and she has been an active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012988
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 9 November 2011, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the 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 Soldier's record of service from unnecessary stigma...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120012992
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120013009
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each credited campaign. In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 6 April 1967 to 1 April 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120013012
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. _______ _ 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 | 20120013014
On 21 April 2009, he was retired under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) paragraph 4-24b(2), due to disability, temporary. The grade or rank in which he/she is serving on the date when his/her name is placed on the TDRL or, if his/her name was not carried on that list, on the date when he/she is retired. This was not done because the applicant had been promoted to SGT/E-5; it was done because the law allows a member to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120013028
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service) Korea 2 May 1966 to 1 June 1967; b. item 33 (Appointments and Reductions Permanent promotion to pay grade E-5 on 22 May 1967; c. item 38 (Record of Assignments) Service in Korea with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry Division from 6 May 1966 to 31 May 1967 and exclusively "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of active duty service; and d. item 35 (Awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120013042
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. On 9 March 2010, the applicant's company commander notified him that he was intending to take action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense based on his wrongful use and possession of marijuana. The UCMJ authorizes a punitive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120013043
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. All Army Activities Message 147/2008, dated 13 June 2008, states the Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of JFO denotes disability, severance pay under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 4 (non-combat related). _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120013048
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD)) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It states that the SPD code JHJ is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or...