ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014452
On 25 February 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. His DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged by reason of misconduct frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities in accordance with paragraph 14-33b(1) of Army Regulation 635-200 with a character of service of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014453
The applicant states the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) found his traumatic brain injury (TBI) related to his military service and an award of 70 percent service connected compensation was granted. His service treatment records did not document that he sustained a TBI during his military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014454
The applicant states during his assignment to Company B, 4th Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry he was performing infantry duties and actively participated in ground combat. There is no record of him being awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. * Personally present and under fire while serving in an assigned primary duty as a member of a tactical advisory team while the unit participated in ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014457
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also stated that he would continue to go AWOL if he was not discharged. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge on 21 December 1981 and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014462
The applicant states, in effect, that her Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) award of service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea shows that these conditions were incurred while she was on active duty in Bosnia. The fact that a member may have incurred a disability during a period of war or in an area of armed conflict, or while participating in combat operations is not sufficient to support this finding. This incident, combined with the post-service medical evaluations, was sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014465
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his: * Certification of Military Service (National Archives (NA) Form 13038) to show his place of birth is "Sayre, OK" * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) * issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show the above correction 2. Based on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014468
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a memorandum notifying him of his consideration but non-selection for promotion, dated 30 October 2003, be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). d. Appendix B of this regulation states that letters of notification to officers considered for promotion but not selected will be filed in the service section of the AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014469
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The following documents show his name with the middle name "Theodore" and the year in his date of birth (DOB) as "1943": * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 28 June 1962 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 1 September 1962 * DD Form 4, dated 23 June 1964 * DD Form 4, dated 27 March 1970 * DD Form 4, dated 29 December 1975 * DA Form 3713 (Data for Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014471
The applicant states, in effect, that the record of NJP has served its intended purpose and it is in the best interest of the Army to move it to the restricted section of his AMHRR because he has been passed over for promotion to the pay grade of E-7. The four NCOERs provided by the applicant cover the period from 20090905 20130331 and show that he has been evaluated as a squad leader and Family Readiness Leader and he has essentially received maximum evaluations on all four reports and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014479
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 14 March 2004 to show her service in Kuwait/Iraq. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214, ending on 14 March 2004 * Orders 010705 (Annual Training) * Orders M-040-0031 (Mobilization) * Memorandum titled "Date Arrived in Theater" * Orders 048-0093 (Release from active duty) * Permanent Orders PO 314-002 (Combat Action Badge) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. She entered active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014481
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Purple Heart * Combat Action Badge 2. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge. The evidence of record shows applicant served a qualifying period of duty in the Republic of Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014483
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Notwithstanding that his official records show no indication of the applicant being wounded or orders awarding him the Purple Heart, the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014490
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. On 2 January 1971, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations -Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness due to involvement in frequent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014491
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence showing he deployed to Africa, there is insufficient evidence on which to base adding this deployment to his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows he served in Iraq from 1 April 2003 to 30 June 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014492
There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records that shows he was assaulted or that he was diagnosed with having HIV while he was on active duty. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014496
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the applicant's infantry MOS and his assignment to an infantry unit during his service in SWA are not in question, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide sufficient evidence that shows he was personally present and under hostile fire while his unit was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. Regrettably, in the absence of conclusive evidence that shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014503
The applicant requests: a. his date of rank (DOR) to lieutenant colonel (LTC) be adjusted from 13 April 2005 to 15 June 2008 to correspond with the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) adjusted Cohort Year Group 1993; b. his four Promotion Board pass-over's be zeroed out; c. the corrected record be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) related to Promotions, Command Senior Service College (SSC), and Professor of Military Science (PMS); and d. his name be deleted from the August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014505
The applicant provides: * Newspaper article * DD Form 214 * Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's SS order confirms he was a medic who refused evacuation at the time he was wounded in action in order to treat casualties. 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 being wounded in action in the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014508
The relevant orders are as follows: * Orders A-10-721768, dated 31 October 2007, with a reporting date of 5 November 2007 for 1 month 23 days by authority of 10 USC 12301(d) * amendment Orders A-1 0-721768A01, dated 27 December 2007, amended Orders A-10-721768 to read 2 months with an ending date of 4 January 2008 the authority remained 10 USC 12301(d) * Orders M-01-800006, dated 4 January 2008, with a reporting date of 5 January 2008, not to exceed 125 days to be released from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014509
Army Regulation 623-3 further provides that if referral of a report is required, the senior rater will provide the report to the rated individual for comments. The contested report correctly covers the period from his last OER to the date he was relieved for cause and properly reflects 2 months of rated time. _______ _ 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 | 20130014514
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). His NPSEB Addendum shows he enlisted for a bonus in the amount of $20,000.00. was accepted and he was recognized as a high school graduate at the time of his enlistment; b. showing the appropriate authority cancelled any recoupment action; and c. paying him from Army National Guard funds any portion of the NPSEB not already paid, to the amount of $20,000.00.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014517
On 25 July 2013, DOHA determined that since the FSM had died within 120 days of her separation from active duty, her spouse was entitled to a $100,000 Death Gratuity payment and granted the applicant payment of $25,000, the maximum allowed by law for that agency. The FSM died 120 days after her REFRAD and her spouse, the applicant, is entitled to receive the remaining $75,000 death gratuity payment as authorized by law. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014518
Item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 22 February to 2 April 1968. c. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 321st Artillery in Vietnam from 23 February to 2 April 1968. d. Item 41 entries for award of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) (General Orders 33, Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Fort Dix, NJ), and Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014519
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to add the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Expert Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge * Paraguayan Air Force Parachutist Badge * German Schutzenschnur Badge in Bronze c. Item 14 (Military Education) to show or correct: * Military Police Course completed in 2003 instead of 2000 * Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) completed in June 2000 * Primary Leadership Development Course completed in 2003...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014520
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. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 September 1968 to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014522
The applicant requests removal of a duplicate Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Identification Badge Certificate, dated 10 August 2011, and DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard), dated 10 July 2010, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant states: * the documents were erroneously added to his official records and should never have been submitted for filing * there are duplicate OSD Identification Badge Certificates filed in his record and one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014525
Her medical evaluation board (MEB) noted her conditions of severe pes planus (both feet) and patellofemoral syndrome (both knees). Her records show she was evaluated by an MEB and PEB to determine whether she was fit for duty based on her rank and military specialty. The VA is not required to find unfitness for duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014539
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record-Armed Forces of the United States), dated 21 May 1964 shows his DOB as "4 Nxxxxxxr XXXX" but does not list his SSN. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant ever used the DOB "26 Oxxxxxr XXXX " during the period of his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show the SSN listed on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014541
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge and his service in Saudi Arabia during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm (in duplicate applications). There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not submitted sufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014549
The applicant requests change of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his name as J. R. R------- instead of J--- R----- R-------, Jr. 2. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014556
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. This document shows that all units assigned in Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 were awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, based on Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014562
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. He had served 1 year, 4 months, and 21 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows no foreign service in item 12f (foreign service) or deployment information in item 18 (Remarks). The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014572
The applicant provides: * legal review memorandum of disenrollment proceedings * disenrollment approval memorandum * U.S. Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record * unsigned/undated Addendum to Scholarship Contractual Agreement * discharge orders * DA Form 785 (Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate Type Training) * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Account Statement * disenrollment notification CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 March 2012, the Commanding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014573
A letter, dated 23 October 2012, wherein DFAS advised HRC that their records did not reflect receipt of orders from the U.S. Army regarding the applicant's eligibility for military retired pay; therefore, they were unable to process his CRSC entitlement. d. A Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 30 November 2012, which shows: * he served in the AUS from 6 August 1956 through 5 August 1958 * he served in the USAR from 6 August 1958 through 5 August 1962 * had a break in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014577
On 18 July 1975 after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for 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 9 October 1975, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. A condition of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014580
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he received in Vietnam on 6 April 1971. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was wounded in action in Vietnam is not in doubt, he failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was treated for his injuries and that the treatment was made a matter of record. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014583
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal. With respect to the Legion of Merit and Army Achievement Medal, these awards were awarded or authorized in 1997, some 27 years after he had been relieved from active duty. Unfortunately, although the applicant's records indicate he received a Meritorious Service Medal, there is no evidence in his military records of the orders or citation for this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014586
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records as follows: * Reinstatement to active duty under the original Selective Continuation (SELCON) Agreement * Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)) * Elimination of any break in service * Promotion to major (MAJ) * Credit of an appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014588,
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 19 August 1988, to show she entered active duty in Texas (TX). The applicant states, in effect: * she entered military service in 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio (OH) * she completed her service in the Regular Army (RA) and was honorably separated on 28 May 1982 * in July 1983, she was ordered to active duty at Fort Sam Houston, TX * she had been a resident of Texas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014589
His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. The applicant's record is devoid of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence to show he was ever told he would be issued an honorable discharge 10 years after his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014591
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014591 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows that following consideration by a board of officers, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, because of habits and traits of character manifested by repeated commission of petty offenses and habitual shirking.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014592
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 6 October 2005, from the restricted folder of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions) provides that selection boards will recommend a specific number of Soldiers by military occupational specialty (MOS) from the zones of consideration who are the best...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014600
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. However, the evidence shows he voluntarily requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014601
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he contracted for Dental Additional Special Pay (DASP) with an effective date of 1 July 2012 and 1 July 2013. He is, in effect, requesting that both contracts be backdated, each with an effective date of 1 July for the years 2012 and 2013. c. The advisory opinion recommended that the applicant's DASP contract be changed to show an effective period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014604
On 31 March 1988, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge for misconduct pattern of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b. There is no evidence the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his 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 | CY2013 | 20130014606
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His available record is void of documentation that shows he participated in the Battle of the Bulge, or that shows he was previously awarded the CIB. Barring evidence that shows he was an active participant in the Battle of the Bulge, or any other combat engagement during WWII, there is an insufficient basis to support his entitlement to award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014608
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Vietnam. There is no evidence of record which shows he served in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014614
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. His Enlisted Record Brief, dated 28 April 2008, shows he was promoted to SSG/E-6 on 1 November 2004 but he was reduced to SGT/E-5 on 29 September 2007. The applicant has not provided any evidence to show the vacation of his reduction is in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014618
The DD Form 214 she was issued shows she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct characterization of service. The evidence of record shows the applicant's trial by a general court-martial was warranted by the gravity of the offenses charged. Her conviction, confinement, and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014619
The applicant states: * he made new discoveries of his deceased father's injuries suffered while he was a prisoner of war (POW) under the Japanese during World War II (WWII); his name is listed as a POW on the National Archives * his father received several injuries while a POW and those injuries are documented through his personal interviews and his medical records 3. His WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Service) shows he departed the continental...