ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014805
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add the Combat Infantryman Badge, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Army Service Ribbon, Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Combat Action Badge, and the Soldier's Medal. The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014806
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014806 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is absent of evidence and he has not provided any evidence to show he served in support of an operation for which the AFSM is authorized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014807
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The SPD code of MBK is the correct code for RA Soldiers eligible to reenlist, or with a DCSS in force, who are discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, upon the completion of their enlistment and transferred to the Reserve components to complete military service obligation. The SPD code of MBK has a corresponding RE code of "RE-3" when a Soldier's record indicates the Soldier has signed a DCSS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014811
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his family members under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members. The applicant was eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve, but he did not do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014815
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). The GWOTSM is currently documented in his military records and 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 adding award of the GWOTEM to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 August 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014820
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his date of birth (DOB) as 29 June 1947 * award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster 2. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 12 June 1968 to 29 April 1970 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014821
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014821 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) covering a subsequent period of Reserve service lists his awards for his first period of active duty as National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014822
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014824
The applicant requests adjustment of his DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officer)) to show his grade at appointment to be captain (CPT). The applicant states prior commissioned service not in the medical specialty is credited at one-half year for each year in accordance with Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department Branches) and the Army National Guard (ARNG), Army Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014825
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * His service in Vietnam from May to July 1967 * His assignment as a Howitzer Assistant Gunner to the 6th Cavalry Regiment in Chu Lai * His Vietnam ribbons 2. The evidence of record shows, subsequent to completing training, the applicant served at Fort Meade, MD and then Fort Sill, OK, as permanent duty stations. There is no evidence in his service records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014827
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to an honorable discharge. The complete facts and circumstances concerning the applicant's discharge proceedings are not in the available records; however, on 3 December 1970, the general court-martial convening authority approved the applicant's request for excess leave without pay pending execution of his bad conduct discharge. The applicant contends his discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014828
This form further states that the applicant had been referred to a treatment facility for heroin use. His record contains an AE Form 13-8-R (Notification for Discharge for Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse (Exemption Policy) and Acknowledgement) dated 5 August 1980 wherein the applicant's commander notified him of his intent to separate him from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9. On 5 August 1980, his commander officially recommended the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014830
The applicant requests his date of birth (DOB) be corrected to show 31 January 1955 on his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), effective date: * 15 August 1983 * 19 April 2002 * 9 August 2004 * 2 April 2006 * 22 September 2007 2. His military records for this period of service were not available for review; however, the applicant provided his DD Form 214 which shows his DOB as 31 January 1955. The evidence provided by the applicant shows his date of birth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014834
His military records also do not contain orders awarding him the Purple Heart. 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 records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 3 April 1967 through 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014835
The applicant, the service member's (SM) daughter, requests correction of item 10 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of the service member's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his DOB as 19 September XXXX vice 24 November XXXX. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014837
The applicant states that his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows in item 6 that his organization was Company B, 4th Tank Battalion, 1st Armored Division; however, he never served in that unit. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. _______ _ __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 | 20130014839
The applicant's records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Notwithstanding the applicant's contentions and sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation which conclusively shows the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014842
Camp Stoneman, CA, and served with the 6214th Army Support Unit (ASU) from 1 September 1949 to 19 September 1949. c. Guam, Army Post Office Number 246 from 19 September 1949 to 24 September 1951 and served with: * Marianas Bonins (MARBO) Personnel from 19 September 1949 to 2 October 1949 * Company A, 516th Signal Service Battalion from 7 October 1949 to 27 December 1949 * Company B, 516th Signal Service Battalion from 27 December 1949 to 26 January 1950 * 529th Signal Operations Company from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014843
Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command-Vietnam, General Orders Number 3471, dated 20 June 1970, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service from January through June 1970. General orders show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 and b. adding the following awards to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014845
The applicant's military records show: a. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his records should be corrected to show this award. 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 13 February 1968 through 7 January 1970 b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014846
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment to Afghanistan and all of his authorized awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014848
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 his foreign service in Iraq. 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 for the period ending 23 January 2008 to show: * item 12f "0000 06 16" * item 13 GWOTEM * item 18 "SERVICE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014850
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart or the CIB. There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014851
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Hand Grenade Bar. In the absence of documentation showing he was awarded these Marksmanship Qualification Badges, there is an insufficient basis upon which to grant the request. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014853
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal was awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 30 July 1948 to 29 July 1951; and b. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014859
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: * show his name as "M------, M-----" instead of "C------, J---- E----- JR" * change Block 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry) to his current address * change Block 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) to a different street address * change Block 19b (Nearest Relative) to a different relative with a different street address 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014860
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of his DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the period 11 February through 7 July 2010 (5 rated months) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), referred to hereafter as the contested NCOER. The contested NCOER was signed by the applicant's rating officials on 16 and 17 September 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014861
The applicant states the attached evidence should suffice to amend his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant departed Vietnam on 20 July 1969. 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 add the following awards: * Bronze Star Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014862
His DD Form 214 only shows award of the National Defense Service Medal. His conduct and efficiency ratings are not available and there is no available evidence which shows any derogatory information or a record of a commander's disqualification for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. ______________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 | 20130014864
The applicant states: * he was deployed to Afghanistan as a Rule of Law Advisor working with Afghan government officials * because of his professional fluency in the Afghan Persian dialect of Dari, he did not require an interpreter (the interpreters make over six figures) * he has a letter from his immediate supervisor and a general officer confirming his proficiency and that he used his language abilities on a daily basis * he should have been paid $300.00 a month as authorized for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014866
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait). The applicant's DA Form 2-1 shows in: a. item 5 (Oversea Service): * Korea from 25 January 1985 through 7 May 1986 * Germany from 28 January 1990 through 27 January 1993 * Southwest Asia (SWA) from 5 December 1990 through 30 April 1991 b. item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns) does not show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014870
He provides a memorandum issued by the Manpower Data Center, dated 13 February 2013, which shows that he was approved by his Service to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits on 27 August 2009; however, this document does not list any of his eligible family members. The evidence of record shows the applicant retired on 30 June 2010. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014881
A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no record of him returning to Tripler AMC for additional treatment after his release. However, there is no evidence that he was suffering from these conditions at the time he was AWOL or when he requested a discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014882
Counsel requests: a. removal of the applicant's general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 3 November 2011, from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) or transfer to the restricted folder of her AMHRR; and b. removal of all related documents to the GOMOR, dated 3 November 2011, from the restricted folder of the applicant's AMHRR. A memorandum from Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 8th U.S. Army, dated 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014883
The applicant requests correction of his Social Security Number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Elsewhere in his records both the xxx-05-xxxx and xxx-50-xxxx SSN's are used. 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 as recorded on his military ID card application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014891
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) entered on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 1 February 1967, stated the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form 214 was to be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was recorded in his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014892
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 18 October 1967, the date of entry shown on the applicant's 17 October 1967 DD Form 214, is obviously wrong. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his 17 October 1967 DD Form 214 by changing item 17c to read 11 December 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014893
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Basic Aviation Badge 2. SO Number 13, issued by Headquarters, Fort Meade, MD, on 19 January 1971, awarded him the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014895
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the applicant's voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014896
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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) sets forth procedures for processing requests for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows he recorded his SSN as "4XX-7X-8XXX" when he was inducted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014897
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant does not provide any evidence. Item 8b of his DD Form 214 shows the place where separated or "Point of Release" to be Fort Hood, TX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014899
The applicant requests correction of item 28 (Mailing Address After Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) and a personal appearance before the Board. 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 evidence of record supports the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014900
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show a Social Security Number (SSN) ending in 2369. ___________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 | 20130014901
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU) * Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Driver and Mechanic Badge * Master Parachutist Badge 2. The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014903
He went AWOL on 5 September 1970 and he surrendered to military authorities on 28 July 1976. On 19 August 1976, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the administrative separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014909
His record contains an NGB Form 62-E (Application for Federal Recognition as an Army National Guard Officer or Warrant Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer of the ARNG of the United States (ARNGUS)), dated 15 May 2006, showing he requested appointment and Federal Recognition as a second lieutenant (2LT) in the Aviation (AV) Branch. His primary concern was that he had been promotable for at least a year and that his chain of command had intended on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014916
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records show to he fulfilled his enlistment commitment. On 8 June 1985, the applicant submitted a request for immediate separation from active duty due to his unfulfilled enlistment contract. On 8 June 1985, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for immediate separation from active duty due to his unfulfilled enlistment contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014918
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 3 (Grade, Rate, Rank, and Date of Appointment) of the DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) of her late husband, a former service (FSM), to show his rank as staff sergeant (SSG), pay grade E-6, with entitlement to back pay. The applicant provided copies of the following: * marriage license which shows she and the FSM were married on 11 June 1952 * two photographs alleged to be of herself and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014920
The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a 2LT in the NCARNG and he executed an Oath of Office on 20 August 2011. He was extended Federal recognition for his initial appointment in the NCARNG as a 2LT with an effective date and DOR of 6 March 2013. It appears the expiration of his temporary Federal recognition was an administrative error on the part of the State and he should have been extended Federal recognition for his initial appointment as a 2LT with an effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014921
Her DD Form 214 shows she was discharged on 3 July 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for "misconduct a pattern of misconduct." The records further show her discharge accurately reflects her overall record of service. Additionally, failing to obey orders and commands is a form of misconduct and a punishable and serious offense.