ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015380
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all of his authorized awards to include the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant states his awards are not shown on his DD Form 214 3. There are no orders in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015381
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was given an honorable separation from active duty, versus an uncharacterized separation, and she was separated in the rank/grade of private first class (PFC)/E-3 instead of private (PV2)/E-2. Only the honorable characterization may be awarded a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015386
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 23 June 2000. On 29 June 2010, after careful review of the applicant's application, military records, and all other available evidence, the ADRB determined that he was properly and equitably discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015387
Accordingly, he should be awarded this medal. Records show that the applicant participated in six campaign periods during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the following awards: * Vietnam Service Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 14 October 1965 to 6 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015389
d. He had surgery on his left shoulder on 28 April 2010. He continued to go to physical and occupational therapy for his shoulder and for the head injury caused by the accident. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015390
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. His retirement DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Infantryman Badge * Drill Sergeant Badge * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015394
The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2011 to 13 August 2013. The applicant provides copies of: * Board Certification Letters, dated 27 January 2011, 20 September 2011, and 14 August 2013 * 15 August 2013 Board Certification Letter REPRINT * 14 August 2013 Email notes, Subject: Board Certification CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015396
In the memorandum the NCO states that at the time of the applicant's reenlistment he was a qualified 15T. In his statement the applicant states he had been qualified at an AIT for MOS 15T. There is no available evidence showing the applicant was qualified in MOS 15V when he signed the reenlistment contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015399
The applicant requests award of Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) for injuries he received on active duty during training simulating war and using an instrument of war. On 12 August 2005, the Special Actions Branch, CRSC Division, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), considered the applicant's claim for CSRC. The medical record he provided, dated 15 January 2013, offers insufficient evidence to support a claim to CRSC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015403
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. These orders should be corrected. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Headquarters, 3d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 26,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015404
The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 through 31 December 2011. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states for item 18 (Remarks), for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." The DFAS information is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015417
He states his SSN should read 5XX-XX-XXXX vice 3XX-XX-XXXX as shown in item 1e of his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552). _______ _ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130015417 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015420
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence that he was considered or recommended for award of the Silver Star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015421
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested 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. On 22 July 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015423
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show: a. qualification for military occupational specialty (MOS) 31D (Mobile Subscriber Equipment Transmission System Operator), which he received while serving in the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), qualified him for MOS 25Q (Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer), the MOS he enlisted for when he joined the South Carolina ARNG (SCARNG); and b. an exception to policy (ETP) was authorized allowing him to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015424
It has been 45 years since his discharge. On 28 July 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request 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 | 20130015426
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows he was assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam. ______________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 | 20130015430
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the issuance of certificates of achievement. It states commanders may recognize periods of faithful service, acts, or achievements which do not meet the standards required for decorations by issuing a DA Form 2442 (Certificate of Achievement) or a certificate of achievement (or appreciation) of local design to individual U.S. military personnel. Although copies of certificates of achievement or memoranda of record stating that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015431
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as listed on his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) and his awards as the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Parachutist Badge * Combat Infantryman Badge * Bronze Star Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 7. In support of his request, he provided copies of the following Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division General Orders: * Number 8094, dated 23 June 1969, showing he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015432
Item 27 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he earned the following awards: * Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars * United Nations Service Medal 6. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. 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 8 January 1951 through 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015433
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015433 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states 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 | 20130015435
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's request for correction of item 25 of his DD Form 214 to show he received training as a cryptographic specialist has been carefully examined. Though it is probable that a Communications Center Specialist may have received such training, the applicant's record does not contain any evidence and he did not provide sufficient evidence which shows he successfully completed formal training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015436
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Silver Star. The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 * Certificate for award of the Silver Star * General Orders Number 3402, dated 12 May 1968 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD form 214 the following awards: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015444
The applicants chain of command fully supported the action and indicated the applicant had been informed at the time he accepted the AGR position that his bonus would not be recouped. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1which opines that the applicant served the entire period of his CSRB obligation in the appropriate AOC and career management field and because the Department of the Army and Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015445
There is no evidence in his service personnel record that shows he was recommended for or awarded this badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 19 July 2006 through 18 July 2009 * deleting award of the Army Commendation Medal and Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star from his DD Form 214 * adding the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015446
The applicant requests removal of all records related to and arising out of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command's (CID's) substantiation of allegations of abusive sexual contact and drunk on duty, to include: a. CID's Report of Inquiry into the alleged sexual assault of a Department of the Army (DA) civilian (February 2013); and b. the following from his Official Military Personnel File (now known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)): * DA Form 2627 (Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015450
Finally, after Officer Basic Course graduation without him and after witness testimonial was taken, they called him to charge him for rape, sodomy, and adultery. c. He went to the Article 32 proceedings and after the final report, the investigating officer recommended dropping the charge of rape. Paragraph 3-13, rules for processing resignation for the good of the Service in lieu of general court-martial, states an officer may submit a resignation for the good of the Service (RFGOS) in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015455
For his service-connected medical conditions, the VA proposed: * Obstructive Sleep Apnea, claimed as exercise-induced asthma, 50% * Degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine, claimed as back pain, 10% * Tinnitus, 10% * Adjustment Disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, 10% * Right hand strain, left hand strain, cervical strain, right knee degenerative disc disease, left knee degenerative disc disease, allergic rhinitis, enteritis, GERD, and migraines, 0% each 15. (2) Tinnitus (MEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015456
Her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her discharge shows she entered active duty this period on 2 September 1986 and was separated on 1 September 1989 and that she had 3 years of net active service this period. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was discharged on 1 September 1989 and that she enlisted in the USAR on 2 September 1989. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015461
Under Secretary of Defense (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 (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. The memorandum states that, effective 20 September 2011,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015466
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect his name change. A copy of this Record of Proceedings and the court order will be filed in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) to serve as a record of the legal change of his name for future reference. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130015466 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015472
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) by removing from item 55 (Remarks) the entry indicating he accrued 114 days of lost time or that he be provided an explanation as to why the entry was recorded in his WD AGO Form 53-55. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Based on the forgoing, there is insufficient evidence to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015473
He was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 27 September 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, as a result of a court-martial. Rather, it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015476
The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from the restricted portion of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). A GOMOR may be filed in a Soldier's AMHRR only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the GOMOR dated 19 December 2002 and all associated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015478
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she served in Southwest Asia from 28 September 1990 through 14 April 1991. She provided copies of the following: * September 1991 ORB which shows he returned from Saudi Arabia in April 1991 and her DROS (Date of Return from Overseas) is listed as "910414" *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015479
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It further shows that at the time of his request, he had over 10 years of active duty service and he was precluded from committing an additional 4 years due to his retirement for disability. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant submitted a request for an exception to policy to commit to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015480
In an email transmission to the applicant, dated 14 January 2011, CW3 E____, the Warrant Officer Strength Manager, stated he had attached a bonus agreement for the applicant. d. In an email transmission to the TXARNG Incentive Managers (all), SGT M____ (Incentives Branch), CW3 M____, and CW3 L____ (Warrant Officer Recruiter), dated 1 October 2012, the applicant requested an exception to policy for issuance of his critical skill OAB. He provided an NGB memorandum, dated 10 July 2013,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015482
He was charged regular leave while on convalescent leave in addition to being billed for treatment for an infection that occurred while on active duty. The applicant provides: a. Evidence that shows an orthopedic surgeon at MacDill Air Force Base, FL, recommended convalescent leave from 16 February to 11 March and 11 March to 11 April 2012. c. A Leave and Earnings Statement for 25 April 2012 that shows he began the period with a leave balance of 84 days, he was charged 84 days leave, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015483
On 12 July 2013, the National Guard Bureau (NGB) disapproved the applicant's request for an exception to policy to retain the SLRP bonus based on his acceptance of an MT position in violation of NGB directives. Based upon G-1s advisory opinion concerning the conflicting guidance given out during the period the applicant accepted an MT position, his records should be corrected to show the NGB approved his request for an exception to policy to retain the SLRP even after accepting the MT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015488
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as "El Paso, Texas" instead of "Los Angeles, California." The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: * item 7a (Place of Entry Into Active Duty) - "Los Angeles, California" * Item 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry (City and state, or complete address if known)) - "Los Angeles, California" 10. The applicant's contention that his HOR should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015491
However, his request for discharge shows the following charges were preferred against him: a. On 13 December 1985, the separation authority approved his request for discharge and directed that he be reduced to the rank/grade of private/E-1 and issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The record shows he was charged for offenses for which he could have been tried by court-martial and punished with a punitive discharge under the UCMJ.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015492
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 26 February 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), paragraph 6, and his service was characterized as under conditions other than honorable. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), currently in effect, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The available evidence does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015495
On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members. 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015496
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded a second Army Commendation Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015501
The SIAC audited the applicant's records and discovered that he was not eligible to contract for or receive payment on the EAB and SLRP incentives he enlisted for on 7 November 2007. c. At the time of his enlistment, he also contracted for a $20,000.00 SLRP incentive. He was not eligible to receive SLRP benefits at the time he contracted because he was not MOS qualified.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015502
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). General orders awarded his unit of assignment in the Republic of Vietnam the Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (2nd Award), and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, which are not shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015510
The applicant states that he was discharged due to a knee injury before he could complete his advanced individual training (AIT). Accordingly, he is not eligible to have completion of his AIT or an MOS added to his DD Form 214 as there is no eror or injustice in his case. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015512
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation stated the DD Form 214 was a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period 6 August 1977 lists overseas service as "Germany."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015514
BOARD DATE: 1 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015514 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 14 January 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. On 25 January 1982, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015516
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 boards 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.