ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20110013896
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's previous denial of his request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 27 July 1972, 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 court-martial. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial with a character of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20120022073
The applicant was appointed and received Federal recognition as a WO upon successful completion of WOCS effective 31 August 2011. He was awarded MOS 920A with an effective date of 16 December 2011. b. Paragraph 2 of NGB Policy Memorandum Number 07-026, dated 14 August 2007 Subject: Policy to Appoint SFC to CW2 states, "Effective on the date of this memorandum, States are authorized to appoint SFC/E7 to the grade of CW2 if they meet the criteria below. The applicant was appointed and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000002
The applicant provides: * 2 copies of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * his Crisis Continuing Care Plan from Behavioral Health Services, St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe, NM * a letter from the Assistant State Service Officer, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department Service Office and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office, State of Illinois, dated 19 September 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In his request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000009
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The Written Agreement - OAB Addendum signed by the applicant on 19 August 2007 provided the following requirements in connection with her appointment as an officer and agreement to serve with the ARNG of the United States under the Selected Reserve Incentive Program in return for payment of a $10,000 OAB: a. agreement to accept an appointment as an officer in the armed forces to serve in the Selected Reserve in a critical officer skill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000036
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) record to show his foreign service in El Salvador. On 21 November 2012, a DD Form 215 was issued adding the CIB to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 January 2004. Army Regulation 635-5, currently in effect, states for: * item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * Item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000038
She was also never told if the moral waiver was denied she couldn't continue her military service. She wanted to continue her military career, but in the Reserve for a little while. On an unknown date, she requested to be discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000042
He provides: a. an HPOBCP contract signed on 13 July 2010 showing he entered into an HPOBCP agreement effective 1 October 2009 for an indefinite term for which he would be paid at a rate of $6,000.00 per year; b. an HPOIP contract signed on 13 July 2010 showing he agreed to serve 1 year of continuous active duty effective 1 October 2009 to receive HPOIP in the amount of $5,000.00 per year paid in one lump sum; c. an HPOIP contract signed on 9 September 2011 showing he agreed to serve 1 year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000044
A DA Form 5074-1-R, dated 14 December 2010, shows she was granted: * total constructive credit of 4 years, 9 months, and 10 days (4 years for her doctoral degree in microbiology (during the period 15 August 2004 20 December 2008) and 9 months and 10 days for work experience) * total prior service credit of 3 years, 7 months, and 18 days * total entry grade credit of 8 years, 4 months, and 28 days 6. The record shows she was granted 3 years, 7 months, and 18 days of prior service credit. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000047
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was medically retired instead of honorably discharged with entitlement to severance pay. On 9 February 1998, after consideration of the applicant's clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examination, an MEB found the applicant had the following medical conditions/defects and listed his diagnoses as: * moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss * tinnitus * vertigo, peripheral versus central etiology still remains...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000049
On 9 March 2000, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense and directed the applicant be issued a General Discharge Certificate. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Here, the applicant's active duty service was interrupted by her serious misconduct, not by any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000051
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Valorous Unit Award (VUA) and any other medals, citations and awards to which he is entitled. He provides an ARCOM award certificate, a listing of units awarded VUA, and DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious achievement in combat operations during the period 17 January 1991 to 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000052
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 Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) * service in Korea during the period October 1954 through January 1956 2. The applicant provides: * letter, dated 16 June 2011, from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) * DD Form 214 * KDSM description * Itinerary for Foreign Army Duty for the period 1954 to 1956 * Special Orders Number 38, dated 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000054
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 "X95-XX-XXXX" vice "X59-XX-XXXX." The following documents in his record show his SSN as "X59-XX-XXXX." The available evidence shows the applicant used SSN "X59-XX-XXXX" upon enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000057
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the designation of "Fast Tracker" * Item 15a (Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)) to show "Yes" instead of "No" * Item 18 (Remarks), in effect, to remove the statement "Characterization of Service Upgraded 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000060
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) to show he served in combat. So why does his DD Form 214 not show him as serving in combat?
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000063
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceeding Under Article 15, UCMJ) from his records and addition of his award of the Army Commendation Medal to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. _______ _ _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 | CY2013 | 20130000064
The applicant entered active service on 16 July 1965. However, his military personnel records contain a DA Form 41 which shows his SSN as "190-XX-XXXX." _____________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 | CY2013 | 20130000066
e. The following general orders, issued by the Headquarters, 23rd Infantry Division, awarded the applicant the following awards: * General Orders Number 4527, dated 20 April 1971, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in Vietnam on 5 March 1971 * General Orders Number 04983, dated 3 May 1971, awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement in Vietnam from 1 October 1970 to 31 March 1971 * General Orders Number 6464, dated 9 June 1971, awarded him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000067
The applicant provides a Letter of Appreciation, dated 12 July 1971, a Certificate for Award of the Bronze Star Medal, dated 3 July 1984, and his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of orders, or records showing his chain of command approved this award, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000068
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows the U.S. Armed Forces was not using the SSN at the time the applicant was inducted and entered active duty. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "XX3-7X-8XXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000069
BOARD DATE: 23 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130000069 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA, General Court-Martial Order Number 17, dated 18 July 1990, shows that after completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews the convening authority ordered the applicant's dishonorable discharge sentence executed. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000071
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC was considered appropriate at the time. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army acting through the ABCMR. ____________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 | CY2013 | 20130000072
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) 12 months and 1 day * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - adding all the awards he is entitled to and the Blue Rope (Infantry Cord) 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 15 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000073
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000074
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000075
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-6791." The applicant provides: * copies of his old and new social security cards * two Department of Veterans Affairs Forms 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) * Identity Theft Victim's Complaint and Affidavit * Identity Fraud Case Log with allied documents * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000076
There are no general orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; 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 result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000077
Paragraph 2-11c(2) of Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states if the Soldier was transferred to the Retired Reserve or discharged on or after 25 February 1975, retired grade will be that grade which a commissioned officer or enlisted Soldier held while on active duty or in an active Reserve status for at least 185 days or six calendar months. Since the governing regulation states the retired grade will be that grade which a commissioned officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000079
His records contain an Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 11 February 2002, wherein it shows in: a. There is no evidence in the applicant's records that shows a DD Form 214 was ever completed or issued to him. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant a DD Form 214 for the period 10 May 1985 through 13 May 2005 and showing in: * Item 1 (Name (Last, First, Middle)) as shown on his enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000080
The evidence of record shows that either a TIN or an invalid SSN was used throughout the majority of the applicant's military service. However, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his proper SSN. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "417-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000081
The applicant requests correction of his records as follows: * revoke Orders 12-228-00030, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC), Fort Bragg, NC, on 15 August 2012, honorably discharging him from the USAR * reinstate him to Reserve Active Status List * promote him to major (MAJ) per the Fiscal Year 2012 MAJ Army promotion list that was released on 8 November 2012 2. As a result of the delay of the MAJ Board Results stated in Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000082
He provides a certificate, dated 1 July 1971, that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 28 June 1971. Absent any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000084
The applicant states he was given an undesirable discharge after serving a year in Vietnam and he wishes to have it changed to an honorable discharge. Consistent with the applicant's chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and the issuance of an Undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000085
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. However, by the applicants own admission, he was convicted by German civil authorities of attempted murder and his records contain a duly authenticated DD Form 214 which shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000087
The applicant requests correction of his retirement orders to show his rank as sergeant (SGT) instead of specialist (SPC). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence shows the applicant was promoted to SGT effective 27 June 2008, prior to his disability retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his retirement orders to show he was retired in the rank of SGT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000088
She contacted an individual at the transportation office, Carlisle Barracks, PA, in June 2011, a year after her retirement, to reinstate her HHG transportation authorization. Therefore, given she has explained the circumstances that led to her failure to submit the extension request on time and notwithstanding the Department of the Army G-4's advisory opinion that extension is not authorized, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice to correct her record to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000089
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant's Enlisted Record Brief lists one Army Commendation Medal among his awards. _______ _ 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 | CY2013 | 20130000092
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on only these text messages and the sworn statements of 1LT Hxxx and CW2 Txxxx, the IO determined that he had pursued an inappropriate relationship with an officer. It states that applications for removal of an Article 15 from the AMHRR based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000119
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000128
His DD Form 214 shows he completed 4 years and 22 days of creditable active military service. Records show the applicant completed a qualifying period of service establishing entitlement to the following awards and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) BOARD VOTE: ____X____ ___X_____ ___X_____ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000135
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130000135 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her name and gender change. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130000135 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130000135 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000137
There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends he should be awarded the Purple Heart because he was injured while serving in Vietnam. His medical records do not contain evidence to show he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000152
Further, § 3020 Public Law 110-252, limits eligibility to transfer 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. Prior to retirement, she did not apply for transfer of benefits while serving on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed her application and the Army approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000172
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year, 10 months, and 26 days of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000182
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was voluntarily discharged for personal reasons. On 16 November 1977, his immediate commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program). The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000183
Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 08-123, issued 30 April 2008, provided guidance on the criteria, applicability and standards on awarding and wear of service stars on the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal, to recognize a Soldier's participation in designated campaign phases within the areas of eligibility for the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and Iraq Campaign Medal. The area of eligibility for Soldiers who deployed abroad in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000185
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence shows the applicant served during a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait. 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 Army Achievement Medal, and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Army Achievement Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000186
ARPERCEN Orders Number D-03-901165, dated 6 March 1984, discharged him from the USAR in the rank/grade of private/E-1 effective 6 March 1984 with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. His available military personnel records are void of documentation that shows: * the circumstances that led to his separation for unsatisfactory participation * he performed any USAR service after 15 April 1982, the date he was transferred to the IRR * he attended annual training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000212
The applicant's record contains no evidence and he did not provide any evidence which shows he met the criteria for the Driver and Mechanic Badge or that he was recommended for or was issued official orders awarding him this badge. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000214
On 27 January 1994, the applicant's company commander initiated action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Entry Level Performance and Conduct). The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he entered active duty on 1 October 1993 and he was discharged on 11 February 1994 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, based on entry-level performance...