ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015259
A DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows in: * Section 2 (Chronological Record of Military Service), he received "excellent" efficiency ratings with the exception of two periods for which he received "good (academic)" ratings and all "excellent" conduct ratings * Section 2, he was assigned to the 98th Transportation Detachment from 7 March 1963 to 5 February 1964 * Section 5 (Service Outside Continental United States), he arrived in Vietnam on 2 March 1963 and departed on 6 February 1964 4. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015263
The applicant requests the following: * 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 G. R. Sxxxxxxx vice Gxxxx R. Sxxxxxxx * issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate 2. With respect to correction of item 1 of his DD Form 214, the evidence of record shows the applicant used the full name of Gxxxx Rxxx Sxxxxxxx during his period of service in the RA. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015264
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application. f. A child may use the benefit while the eligible individual remains in the Armed Forces or after separation from active duty after completing the additional service required to transfer the educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Therefore, he is not eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his daughter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015265
His military records do not contain orders awarding him the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded to members who are wounded in action and states to award the Purple Heart there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015266
The applicant, the son of the deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service member's records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. _________x_________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015267
There are no orders in his record that show he was promoted to SP5/E-5. Although his company commander may have been issued him a certificate of achievement on 21 June 1971 and addressed him as SP5, there is no available evidence that shows he was ever actually promoted to that rank prior to his separation. ______________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 | 20130015270
There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicants discharge stipulated that SPN 46A was the appropriate code to assign Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 by reason of apathy. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015272
A medical examination on 9 December 2011 noted a history of TBI for which he was followed at Fort Gordon until about August 2011 when he was cleared for duty and transferred to Fort Campbell. On 28 September 2012, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. The medical evidence of record indicates that the applicant was medically fit for retention at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015282
If the day is the 31st day of the month, then change it to 30. When computing creditable service, consider each month as consisting of 30 days regardless of the actual number of days in the month, except when the period of active service ends on 28 February of a leap year; do not change the 28 to 30 since the 29th is the last day of the month. The applicant's last day of service was 18 June 2012, not 28 February 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015284
The applicant requests, in effect, that his home of record (HOR) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to Texas. His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) Chicago, IL * Item 7b (HOR) Gary, IN 5. The evidence of record confirms that the applicants HOR at the time of his enlistment in the RA was Gary, IN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015287
The applicant provides copies of the following: * list of service members assigned to Company K * Presidential Unit Citation certificate * Citation of Unit memorandum * Proposed Citation * two letters * Standard Form (SF) 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * picture alleged to be of himself CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The documentation the applicant provided with this request is new evidence that will be considered by the Board. There is no evidence and he did not provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015292
The NGB Form 22 lists in: * Item 8b (Authority and Reason) "Orders 22-11 TAGO-MS, dated 31 January 1979, Involuntary Active Duty, paragraph 7-10e, National Guard Regulation 600-200 and Army Regulation 135-91 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Service Obligations, Methods of Fulfillment, Participation Requirements, and Enforcement Procedures) * Item 19 (Remarks) To Active Duty, enlisted member has 1 year, 6 months, and 21 days left on service obligation c. NGB Form 22-1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015293
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 his rank and pay grade as captain (O-3). He was released from ADT 3 months later on 12 May 1972 in the rank and pay grade of second lieutenant (O1).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015296
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to provide him with service credit for his time in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP). The applicant states, in effect, his DEP time would give him at least 24 consecutive months of time on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015297
A letter, dated 20 October 2000, wherein the ALARNG State Military Department provided her a DD Form 1998 (Application for Annuity) to complete and file for compensation. The applicant stated she submitted a request for an SBP annuity as early as 2000 and the HRC letter, dated 14 November 2000, notified her of the receipt of her claim. That letter does not indicate she was advised of entitlement to an RCSBP or SBP annuity starting at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015299
The applicant provides and his record contains: a. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him this medal for the period 3 February 1969 through 2 February 1971 and to 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 3 February 1969 through 2 February 1971; b. deleting the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015304
The applicant requests correction of item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-XX52 vice XXX-XX-XX25. His DD Form 214 shows in item 32 (Remarks) XXX-XX-XX25. _______ _ _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 | 20130015308
The applicant requests: * an upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge * correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the date of discharge as October 1992 2. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. However, her record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows she was discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015310
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for his service in the Republic of Korea. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for his service in the Republic of Korea. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015312
The applicant provides the following documents: * FSM's AGO Form 525 (Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States), dated 5 February 1919 * FSM's Enlistment Record * FSM's death certificate * Certified copy of birth record CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM's military records were not available to the Board for review. Records show that the FSM was wounded during his service in WWI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015318
The applicant states: * the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) denied his request for award of the Purple Heart * it was determined that his injuries were not sustained as a result of enemy action * the first document with his application to HRC was a medical record that was of an evaluation immediately after an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in which he was a gunner in the vehicle that was struck * the medical document stated the reason for the evaluation as "injury from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015320
He was considered by a TDRL PEB on 16 August 2011. 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. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015325
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and a letter, dated 10 August 2013. The applicant's service record is void of any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action. In the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015330
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant provides a copy of a DA Form 4980-12 (Certificate for Award of the MSM), dated 19 June 1992. A DA Form 4980-12, as provided by the applicant, indicates that Permanent Orders Number 69-04, National Training Center, announced award of the MSM to the applicant for meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015333
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. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant received NJP and was numerously counseled concerning his performance and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015336
c. General Orders Number 2506, Americal division, dated 11 April 1969, announced award of the Purple Heart to the applicant for wounds received on 19 March 1969. 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 service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015339
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows in item 3 XXX-XX-XX61. _________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 | 20130015340
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the entry, "Service in Panama from 6 July 1989 through 5 November 1990." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry, "Service in Panama from 19890706-19901105."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015342
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his period of honorable service and/or upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD). Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations Separation Documents), in effect during the applicant's period of service, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army and was the governing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015343
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 September 1975 and 4 August 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed his discharge but in each case found it proper and equitable. The Army never had nor does it now have a policy wherein a characterization of service is upgraded to general because a member had very little time left in the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015344
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge. On 4 December 1989, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of serious offense). In 1995, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his request for an honorable discharge, but corrected his narrative reason for separation to show Misconduct instead of Misconduct (Commission of a Serious Offense).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015345
His separation orders show his name using the suffix "Jr." The available documents in his reconstructed record do not show his DOB. The only justification for changing his name or DOB on his DD Form 214 would be if they were not consistent with his name or DOB shown on his initial enlistment documents. _______ 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 | 20130015347
His record contains a copy of Orders Number 04-064-0013, issued by Headquarters, 87th Division, dated 5 March 2004, reducing him from pay grade E-6 to pay grade E-5 with an effective date of 19 August 2003 and date of rank of 3 October 1990, under the provisions of Army Regulation 140-158 (Army Reserve Enlisted Personnel Classification, Promotion, and Reduction), paragraph 7-12(d-g). The exact reason for his reduction is unknown; however, there is no evidence nor has he provided any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015352
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his full period of service in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Infantryman). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting block 11 of his DD Form 214 entry to read 2 years and 7 months. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015355
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. He returned at 2330 hours and learned the next day that he had been reported as being absent without leave (AWOL) and would be offered a discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015357
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015357 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows her last name as "C____z."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015358
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 service in Iraq. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his foreign service as Kuwait/Iraq from 3 April through 10 December 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015361
Counsel states the applicant served honorably in the United States Army for about 4 years including two tours of duty in Iraq. The commander stated his reason for this action was the applicant's wrongful possession of the drugs discussed above. 26 August 2010: The applicant reports and medical records indicate that he was diagnosed with and treated for PTSD while in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015363
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to the full amount of the Army College Fund (ACF) "kicker bonus" that he contracted for upon enlistment in the U.S. Army. The advisory official states the ACF is an incentive that includes the MGIB plus an additional stipend or "kicker" that when added together is equal to the full ACF amount in the contract (in this case, $50,000). The evidence of record also shows the applicant is being paid under the Post-9/11 GI Bill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015364
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) awarded him the same disability rating that he was awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA proposed a combined service-connected disability rating of 80 percent for his unfitting and claimed disabilities. The VA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015365
c. States the Korean Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. d. States the Korea Defense Service Medal 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. However, the Korea Defense Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015366
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by changing his separation program designator (SPD) code and reentry (RE) code 3 to something acceptable for reentering military service. The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 (Member 4 copy) * 2-page timeline of events from 13 February to 22 March 2013 * Palm Bay Hospital Operative Report, dated 28 March 2013 * Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015367
In accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22, she should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 9 January 2012 through 27 February 2013 and her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. However, the evidence of record shows she entered on active duty on 9 January 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 9 January 2012 through 27 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015369
The applicant states: * he believes his type of discharge should have been general instead of under other than honorable conditions * his discharge should have been under President Ford's Clemency Discharge Program, which should have allowed him to have a neutral discharge * the Clemency Discharge Program was intended by President Ford to be a neutral discharge, not to be under honorable conditions nor under other than honorable conditions * he was under the impression his discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015370
His medical records are not available. There is no evidence submitted with his application or in the evidence of record that suggests that the applicant was deemed medically unfit for retention or separation or that his discharge was related to his medical condition. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110023350 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130015370 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015371
On 14 February 1978, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP) in accordance with chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). The applicant's immediate commander recommended that he be discharged under the provisions of the EDP and the separation authority approved his discharge and directed that he be furnished a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015373
He provided copies of the following: * Travel Orders Number 04-914, issued by Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, dated 26 March 2002, deploying him in direct support of Operation Joint Guard in Kosovo for a period not to exceed 179 days, with a proceed date of on or about 1 April 2002 * PO Number 261-01, issued by Task Force, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, dated 18 September 2002, awarding him the Drivers Badge with "W" Device for 12 consecutive months of safe and effective operation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015376
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests transfer of educational benefits to her dependent children under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service, individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015377
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). According to the applicable regulation, to be awarded the CIB a Soldier must have served in active ground combat while he was in the Army. _______ _ 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 | 20130015379
The applicant states: * he retired from the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) on 30 June 2004 by reason of completion of required active service * his retired pay multiplier was incorrect; the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) corrected his multiplier and paid him back retired pay from 13 October 2005 to 31 August 2011 * he is still due 15 months worth of back retired pay because he retired on 30 June 2004 * the error in the calculation of his retired pay occurred on the date...