ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001509
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001509 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Due to financial hardship he is unable to repay the debt and if it is not remitted he will be forced to consider bankruptcy. The creation of this debt is the fault of both the Government and the applicant, in that DFAS continued to pay him full pay and allowances for nine months after his release from active duty and the applicant accepted and spent the money.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001510
Records show that the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in the RVN. Accordingly, he should be awarded this medal. Therefore, the Board determined that the records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 15 October 1971 to 13 October 1974; b. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and c. showing, in addition to the awards already shown on his DD Form 214, that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001514
The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide financial relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. Part II loss includes traumatic injuries resulting in the inability to perform at least 2 ADL for 30 or more consecutive days and hospitalization due to a traumatic injury and Other Traumatic Injury (OTI) resulting in the inability to carry out 2 of the 6 ADL, which are dressing, bathing, toileting, eating, continence, and transferring. The medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001516
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his record contains three documents which indicate the seventh digit of his SSN as "1": * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) * Assignment Memorandum Number 12, dated 17 January 1968 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show the SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001517
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27 June 1969 to 25 June 1971 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. 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 June 1969 to 25 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001519
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show he completed Air Assault School during the period he was a cadet. 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered USMA as a cadet on 28 June 1989 and graduated on 29 May 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001533
The applicant requests correction of his records and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm (in two separate applications). The applicant states his service in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm is not shown in his military records or on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001540
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel and without coercion, he 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. On 10 October 1974, the separation authority approved his 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, with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001542
Therefore, award of the CMB entitles him to award of the BSM and to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence shows that the applicant served as a combat medic; therefore, he is not eligible for the award of the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CMB, effective 3 July 1944; b. awarding him the BSM based on award of the CMB; c. adding the CMB and the Parachutist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001545
His DD Form 214 shows he completed 3 years of active service with no lost time. With respect to his training, the only training his records show he completed are the 8-week ATP 21-114 and the 3-week Airborne Course, both of which are listed on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for service during the period 5 December 1961 through 4 December 1964 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001554
Although he updated his military records while still on active duty, his records continue to show his full birth name. If the Court grants their request, their new name will appear on their Certificate of Naturalization. The applicant's Naturalization Certificate shows his last name was legally shortened as of 7 October 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001557
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 does not show the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal but shows in item 18 (Remarks), the entry "Service in Hungary 19960123 - 19960726." Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001560
On 24 July 1984, the company commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action to discharge him under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), due to Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct - Trainee Discharge Program (TDP). Only the honorable characterization may be awarded to a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001567
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001567 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 October 2011. Notwithstanding the Statement of Service provided by the applicant which shows he is entitled to wear the GWOTSM, he did not serve a period of qualifying service (30 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001568
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records contain the following documents showing his middle name as "Ridgley": * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) * DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) 5. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001569
A review of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Awards Branch, database shows Department of the Army General Orders Number 34, dated 30 December 1992, awarded the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment the Navy Unit Commendation for the period 14 August 1990 to 16 April 1991. The applicant request his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the Combat Action Badge and any other awards that he may be authorized. The applicant did not serve during a qualifying period of service for the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001570
On 17 June 1993, she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of "Misconduct/Abuse of Illegal Drugs," with a general discharge. The available evidence shows a CID investigation found the applicant wrongfully possessed and distributed methamphetamine to a CID source. Her overall service record does not warrant an upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001574
On 10 June 2011, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, by reason of disability, severance pay, non-combat related. Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001575
However, NGB Policy Number 07-04 was in violation of Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1205.21 (Reserve Component Incentive Program Procedures), paragraph E9.1.2.1 that requires a 6x2 enlistment. Even though an ETP has been approved, his military records still require a correction to indicate a 6x2 enlistment contract rather than a 3x5 contract. The applicant signed a 3x5 enlistment contract in the CAARNG on 11 January 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001578
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 March 1995 to show: * the character of service as "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized" * he completed his first full term of service 2. He or she will only receive a DD Form 220; and d. RC Soldiers completing initial ADT that results in the award of an MOS even when the active duty period was less than 90 days. When he was released from active duty, he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001593
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the 7th award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA). The applicant provides his DD Form 214, DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), Officer Record Brief (ORB), and a JMUA Certificate and Citation. The evidence shows HQ, USEUCOM, was awarded the JMUA for service during a period he was assigned to this unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001594
The applicant requests removal of his DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the period 15 April 2008 through 9 January 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). This includes the DA Form 2166-8. a. Paragraph 1-9 states Army evaluation reports are assessments on how well the rated Soldier met duty requirements and adhered to the professional standards of the Army officer or NCO corps. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001595
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was eligible to receive an OAB based on the requirements at the time he was appointed as a Warrant Officer One (WO1). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record and the advisory official confirm the applicant was not eligible for an OAB when he was appointed as a WO1 on 3 March 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001600
The applicant requests, in effect, approval to transfer educational benefits to his spouse under the Transfer of Education Benefits provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. He states that prior to being released from active duty on 30 June 2009, he requested to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his spouse; however, he was never notified that the transfer was completed. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001602
The applicant requests approval to transfer his educational benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his spouse. The evidence of record shows he was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB prior to his retirement on 31 December 2012, but did not do so. Even though he contends the proper steps were taken to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill to his spouse in 2009, his service record is void of evidence and he has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001603
Counsel requests that the applicant's under other than honorable conditions characterization of service be upgraded to honorable, his narrative reason for separation be changed to "Secretarial Authority," and his separation code be changed to "JFF.'' The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001608
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 January 2000, the applicant received an honorable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 13. The applicant's record shows he was separated for unsatisfactory performance by failing to meet physical standards under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001611
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001611 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of: * item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was permanently retired effective 13 January 2010 * Orders D012-74, dated 13 January 2010, to show his disability was based on an injury or disease received in the line of duty (LOD) during a war period as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001614
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). The available evidence shows he served during a qualifying period of service in Grenada in support of Operation Urgent Fury which entitles him to the AFEM and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001618
The applicant requests transfer of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from the performance folder to the restricted folder of her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). The applicant states, in effect, that she received a letter signed by the officer who imposed the GOMOR recommending that the GOMOR be transferred to the restricted folder of her AMHRR based on intent served. While the applicant has received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001621
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders awarding him the AGCM (1st Award). d. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the AGCM (1st Award) at the time of the applicant's separation processing, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 24 February 1999 to 18 July 2000 based on the available evidence. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001630
The applicant requests correction of his records to show approval for an extension of the time limitation authorized for his personal property move (PPM) at government expense. On 24 May 2011, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct commission of a serious offense (AWOL from 10 December 2010 to 28 March 2011) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001635
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 Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with First Oak Leaf Cluster (hereafter referred to as 2nd Award) for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001639
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to general under honorable conditions. On 5 October 1987, the applicant's immediate commander initiated a recommendation to eliminate him from the Army by reason of misconduct. _______ _ 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 | 20130001645
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. Although the applicant's discharge packet is not available, the evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service- in lieu of trial by court-martial. _________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 | 20130001654
The applicant states, in effect, he has a $7,840.00 debt balance for Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) entitlements. He contends and provided documentation showing he was eligible for the FLPP on 10 June 2009 and 26 July 2010. DFAS advised that between 13 June 2009 to 30 January 2011 he received FLPP for which he was not entitled and a debt was established.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001655
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of his full retired pay entitlements effective the date he was placed on the Retired List (1 April 1996). The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG, dated 12 December 2012, indicates he was one of many who were notified in 2011 that there was a error in their military pay accounts and they were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) imposing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001656
At the time of her marriage, she was added to her husband's records as a military and medical beneficiary. The FSM and the applicant were married on 20 June 1998. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any independent evidence that the FSM completed the required SBP enrollment documentation within 1 year of their marriage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001657
The evidence of record shows the applicant retired on 30 September 2009, within 90 days of the implementation of the program authorizing transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his daughter prior to his retirement, provided all other program eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001658
The applicant states, in effect, she wants an MEB and/or PEB to review her medical records and rate her for major depression. d. As a part of her request for correction of her military records the applicant submitted documents from the VA which indicated that in 2009 the VA rated her for depression. She provided a VA rating decision dated 4 January 2012 which shows the VA awarded her a 70% service-connected disability rating for a major depressive disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001659
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was ordered to active duty from the USAR in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm on 20 September 1990. He provides VA documentation, dated March 2004, which shows he was granted the following service-connected disability compensation for PTSD: * 30% from 21 June 2001 * 50% from 27 March 2002 * 100% from 6 February 2003 7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001661
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect the proper code to show he was retired due to permanent disability based on an injury or disease received in the line of duty (LOD) as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war and resulted from a combat-related injury as defined in Title 26, U.S. Code, section 104. In block 10c of the DA Form 199, the board will record its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001679
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Marksman or Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Marksman or Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001681
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This form shows the applicant's date of induction and entry onto active duty as 19 November 1968. The applicant has not provided any evidence and the available record does not contain any evidence that shows he was inducted into the Army or served in the Army prior to this date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001691
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his social security number (SSN) from "XXX-XX-0465" to "XXX-XX-4074" (a completely different SSN). Multiple personnel, security, and medical documents in his service records show his SSN as "XXX-XX-0465" and include the documents below. The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN as "XXX-XX-0465" upon his enlistment as a cadet in the U.S. Army Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001692
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was retired by reason of physical disability. Counsel requests that the applicants records be corrected to show he was medically retired on 27 April 2005 instead of being released from active duty (REFRAD). Title 38, U.S. Code, sections 310 and 331, permits the VA to award compensation for a medical condition which was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001694
On 8 January 2008, he executed a DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract), which shows in: (1) Part I (Agreement of the Department of the Army) an agreement for a period of 2 academic years for full tuition and fees and flat rate of $1,200.00 for books and laboratory expenses; (2) Paragraph 5 (Terms of Disenrollment) states that if the cadet were disenrolled from the ROTC Program for any reason, the Secretary of the Army could order the cadet to reimburse the United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001695
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 21 July 2005, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the official military personnel file. On 4 February 2005, the Third Army Chief of Staff appointed an investigating officer (IO) to conduct an informal investigation into allegations that the applicant had violated various articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), specifically: * without authority,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001697
He humbly requests that the Army Board of Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) request that the CRC remove the record of NJP from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) data base. In his most humble opinion, he believes that the great burden on his own future legal career would be greatly reduced if he did not have to explain to civilian employers how he was never arrested or criminally charged with any crime; but yet, how a criminal record for possession of marijuana shows up on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001698
On 16 May 2003, an MEB convened, and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was diagnosed as having the medically-unacceptable condition of seizure disorder. His MEB indicated that he had only one condition that did not meet medical retention standards: seizure disorder. The applicant and his counsel provided insufficient evidence that the applicant was diagnosed with the conditions of PTSD and TBI, and/or that...