ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014931
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He acknowledged he understood that he could request discharge for the good of the Service because court-martial charges had been preferred against him under the UCMJ which authorized the imposition of a bad-conduct or dishonorable discharge. His full separation packet was not available for review in this case; however, his record does contain a DD Form 214 which shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014932
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 1 July 1992: * U.S. Army Commemorative Medal * North Atlantic Treaty Organization Service Commemorative Medal * Kuwait Liberation of Kuwait Medal (Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait) * Honorable Service Commemorative Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal * Cold War Victory Medal (Cold War Recognition Certificate) * American...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014933
During the processing of this case, an Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) staff member contacted the applicant and requested documentation to support his claim of service in Iraq. The evidence of record shows the applicant's service in support of OIF in Kuwait/Iraq from 2 April 2003 to 27 August 2003 qualified him for award of the GWOTEM. The evidence of record shows the applicant's service in Korea qualified him for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014935
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his awards of the Purple Heart and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). He was ordered to active duty in the rank of first lieutenant on 3 July 1967. On 6 May 1968, he was transferred to Vietnam for assignment to the 40th Medical Detachment for duty as a dental officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014936
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she qualifies for a Reserve retirement at age 60. She provides: * ARPC Forms 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) * Defense Finance and Accounting Service Military Leave and Earnings Statements (LESs) * DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * Orders 121-003, dated 21 March 1994 * Orders 1-2, dated 11 January 1991 * Orders 073-011, dated 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014937
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by adding the entry Hardship Discharge to the narrative reason for his separation. 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 635-200 sets forth the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014939
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his social security number (SSN) as "XX8-X5-56X9" instead of "XX5-X6-29X5." The DD Form 4 shows the entry "XX5-X6-29X5" in item 2 (SSN) and that the applicant placed his signature on the document. The SSN he reported as his SSN was consistently recorded in his military service records and on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014941
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 a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 November 1969 to show this award....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014946
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Parachutist Badge * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) It does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014947
The applicant provides copies of his: * birth certificate * U.S. Passport * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that the first name recorded in his military service records should be corrected because it does not correspond with the first name on his birth certificate. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the documents provided by the applicant offer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014949
The applicant requests, in effect: a. correction of his military records to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for Reserve retired pay. The applicant states: * his unit did not inform him he did not have enough time for a Reserve retirement (20 years of service) when he got out of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in 1989 * his rank is incorrect; it should be SFC 3. However, since there is no evidence at this time that he completed 20 qualifying years of service, there is no basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014952
On 28 April 1977, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) with a general discharge. Two treatment records from the Troop Medical Clinic, dated 16 and 18 November 1976, where he was treated for a sore throat, cough, and because his eyes were hurting. The medical records he submitted show treatment for headaches.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014957
He was discharged in absentia on 20 April 1981 with a discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct (desertion). The character reference letters submitted on behalf of the applicant fail to show his discharge was unjust and should be upgraded. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014960
Counsel states, in effect, the treating/referring physician never stated he found the applicant fit for retention or separation or that he examined the applicant before terminating the MEB. The records indicate this evaluation was at the request of Dr. C____. d. In the applicant's case, an MEB was initiated by Dr. C____ and was referred to an MEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014991
The applicant's SLRP Addendum, dated 22 June 2007, shows she enlisted for the SLRP in the amount of $20,000.00. The NGB stated: * the State Incentive Manager will terminate the incentive with relief of recoupment being granted * the applicant is not serving in the duty MOS for which contracted which violates ARNG Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) Policy Number 07-05 * her incentive addendum was signed before the enlistment document which violates ARNG SRIP Policy Number 07-05 * her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014998
Nine HHC, AVN BDE, memoranda addressed to the applicant at his home of record and last known address in Waldorf, MD, and sent via certified mail show the applicant failed to attend scheduled unit IDT as follows: Number of Cumulative Date Dates of Unexcused Unexcused Notified Drills Absences Absences 19 March 1997 8-9 March 1997 4 4 28 May 1997 17-18 May 1997 4 8 20 August 1997 9-10 August 1997 4 4 25 September 1997 20-21 September 1997 4 8 14 October 1997 4-5 October 1997 4 12 14 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015001
Counsel provides: * Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) Docket Number AR20130000855 * Denial of OER Appeal * Contested OER * HRC Notification of Separation Due to Non-Selection for Promotion * Denial of Request for USAR Service * GOMOR, Rebuttal Memorandum, and Filing Determination * Suspension of Security Clearance * ASAP Completion * Timeline of Events * Death Certificate * Hospital Record * Request for Compassionate Reassignment * Record of Expunged Arrest * 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015010
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request to: a. remove a DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the period 25 March 2009 through 22 July 2009 from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). In Part Va (Evaluate the Rated Officer's Performance during the Rating Period and his/her Potential for Promotion), the rater placed an "X" in the "Unsatisfactory Performance, Do Not Promote" block. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015012
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 214 and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD From 214) are the only documents remaining in the reconstructed record for review in this case. Filing the Board's decisional document in his record will also guarantee the historical integrity of the applicant's military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015017
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 5 April 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 29 April 1968 through 28 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 concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015021
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 24a(1) (Net Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer of Discharge) ending on 2 May 1966. His record contains the following documents issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Reception Station: * SO Number 101, dated 3 May 1966, enlisting him in the Regular Army (RA) on 3 May 1966 for 3 years * amendment of DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge memorandum, dated 5 May 1966, wherein his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015025
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 17 (Current Active Service Other Than By Induction) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "Ordered To Active Duty" vice "Ordered To ACDUTRA [Active Duty For Training]." The regulation stated in: * Item 17 - check appropriate space to indicate means of entry on the current active service; for ACDUTRA personnel, check "other" and enter "Ordered To ACDUTRA" * Item 17b - for ACDUTRA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015027
The applicant states he served two tours in Vietnam and was wounded in action. The applicant provides: * letter, dated 10 August 2013 * Form, Request Pertaining to Military Records, dated 10 August 2013 * certificate for award of the Purple Heart CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015029
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As new evidence, he provided his self-authored military history, photographs, a Domain of the Golden Dragon certificate, an Engineer School Course completion certificate, and a VA letter, dated 15 July 2013. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015030
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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, her records do contain a DD Form 214 which shows that she was honorably REFRAD on 5 November 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015033
Paragraph 1b of this regulation states that an enlisted person will be discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial imposing a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge. _______ _ _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 | 20130015041
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the NARA MPR and applicant's discharge certificate show his SN as "RA XX X3X XXX." Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015042
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his spouse under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. _______ _ ___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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015043
He provides information on an infantry unit commander and four enlisted infantry Soldiers who were assigned to his company and killed in action (during the period 21 January to 3 March 1969) while he was on missions with them. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he: * deployed overseas to Vietnam on 7 September 1968 and was assigned as: * Medical Corpsman (MOS 91A1O), Company B, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, from 17 September 1968 to 8 January 1969 * Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015046
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015046 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120018872 on 30 May 2013. He also provides orders, dated 8 June 2001, which show the MACVSOG which included the SOA, Command and Control North, 5th Special Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015049
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to list his full name as Hxxxx Cxxxxxxx Gxxxxx II vice Hxxxx Cxxxxxxx Gxxxxx Jr. 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant used the suffix "Jr" with his name during his periods of service in the AUS and USAR. Therefore, his military records and DD Form 214 are correct as currently constituted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015050
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015050 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides copies of 14 Leave and Earnings Statements (LES), the 9 May 2013 Record of Proceedings with attachments, and a DD Form 215 (Correction to the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015053
The applicant states the telegram from the Adjutant General to his mother shows that he was treated for a wound sustained as the result of hostile action. The subject telegram states, " your son, (the applicant), was slightly wounded in Vietnam on 5 April 1968, as a result of hostile action. 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 wounds received in action in Vietnam on 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015054
The charge sheet or the complete discharge packet pertaining to the applicant's discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial is not contained in his available military records. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence and he has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015060
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was discharged in the rank of technician fifth grade (TEC 5). The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. The available evidence is insufficient as a basis upon which to correct the applicant's records to show he was discharged in the rank of TEC 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015061
His DD Form 1966/2 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) shows he was not a high school graduate at the time of his enlistment. The applicant is authorized Korea Defense Service Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal and his DD Form 214 should be amended to show these awards. Awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 5 January 1978 through 16 December 1980; and b. Amending his DD Form 214 to add the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015062
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. On 15 October 1976, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Although his discharge packet is not available for review, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that suggests there was any error or injustice related to his separation processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015066
The social worker recommended that the applicant be considered for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, due to his unsatisfactory performance in the military. On 7 December 1983, his battery commander recommended his separation for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015067
BOARD DATE: 8 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015067 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Orders Number S184-3, issued by the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (Currently the U.S. Army Human Resources Command), on 23 September 1992 list his effective date of retirement as 31 January 1993 and his retired rank as CW2. The applicant did not provide and his record did not contain any evidence to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of CW3/W-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015070
The 30 September 1985 DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. [a previously considered] DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 29 November 1984, subject: Award of Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) with enclosures that shows: (1) in a DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 29 November 1984, the applicant stated, in pertinent part, "[he] received a wound to the left hip that was inflicted by hostile enemy fire on 10 May 1968." Records show he was awarded the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015075
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award), the Army Commendation Medal (Second Award), and the Army Achievement Medal (Second Award). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015078
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He provided a self-authored statement in which he stated: a. he requests that his records be corrected to indicate he is eligible to transfer his education benefits to his dependent child. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015079
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct item 1 of his DD Form 214 to show the last name shown on his induction record. _______ _ 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 | 20130015080
On 28 May 2002, with prior service, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), Chapter 4, states a Soldier will be separated upon expiration of enlistment or fulfillment of service obligation. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015082
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate would normally be furnished to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service at the time. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's contention that his record should be corrected by upgrading his under conditions other than honorable discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015084
His records show he served in Vietnam from 26 June to 13 September 1970. In the absence of additional documentary evidence that specifically places him under hostile fire while serving in his assigned infantry and in an infantry MOS when the unit was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015088
His military record contains the following: * DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 25 June 1985, which lists his SSN as "27X-XX-XXXX" * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II), prepared on 23 October 1985 and reviewed on 29 December 1988, which lists his SSN as "27X-XX-XXXX" * DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 1 June 1989, which lists his SSN as "27X-XX-XXXX" * Orders Number D-06-350999, dated 22 June 1993,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015089
Following consultation with counsel, he submitted a voluntary written request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. In his request for discharge he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser-included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015094
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his entitlement to the entire $65,000.00 Health Care Professional Loan Repayment (HPLR) that he received as a physician assistant. c. On 17 July 2012, the State Incentive Manager stated, "NGB is disputing the last $25,000 payment that I processed on 3 Aug 11, the $15,000 that they are looking to recoup was the increased payment I made for you based on the new payment/annual cap increase. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015101
The applicant states the requested information is in his records but not on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each credited campaign. This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 24 August 1969 to 31 December 1969 and 31 March 1970...