ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015517
For reasons not explained in the available records, the applicant continued to serve in the CAARNG and was not granted permanent Federal Recognition until 18 January 2013. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice at this time to correct the applicants records by showing that he was granted Permanent Federal Recognition in the rank of CPT on 13 November 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015518
The applicant states a letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 10 May 2006, verifies his entitlement to the Purple Heart. The FSM's records are void of orders awarding the Purple Heart or any other evidence showing he sustained an injury as a result of hostile action. Notwithstanding her sincerity, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows the FSM was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for those wounds/injuries, and his treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 2013001552
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. The separation authority approved his discharge and he was discharged accordingly on 12 June 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015521
His service record does not show he was disqualified from receiving the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 29 September 1966 through 8 May 1969. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 29 September 1966 through 8 May 1969 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. deleting the Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015523
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 December 1974 to show two tours of duty in Vietnam, one tour in Korea, and that he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) (VCM) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015526
Highest grade held on active duty was CPT (USAR). The orders also show: * Retired Grade: SFC E-7 * Transferred to Retired Reserve as MAJ (USAR) * Highest grade held on active duty was CPT (USAR) 8. There is no evidence the applicant served on active duty in the rank of MAJ.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015528
On 9 June 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ _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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015532
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015532 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 29 June 2006, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of misconduct commission of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015534
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 12 March 1996, to show completion of the Ranger Course. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he held MOS 11B3PF7, wherein: * the 3 indicates his skill level of staff sergeant * the P indicates the Airborne special qualification identifier (SQI) * the F7 indicates the Pathfinder additional skill identifier (ASI) 4. There is no evidence in his records such as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015535
The applicant states the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) failed to advise him that college transcripts were required as part of the Unit Vacancy Promotion (UVP) packet. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was promoted to CPT (O-3) effective and with a DOR of 17 May 2012 because the PAARNG failed to advise him that college transcripts were required as part of the UVP packet. Records show the applicant was properly promoted and granted FEDREC of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015542
The applicant was discharged on 27 July 2012 in the rank of private (PV1)/E-1 with a BCD. His Enlisted Record Brief, dated 6 July 2011, shows his rank as PV1 with date of rank of 1 April 2011. The available evidence shows the applicant was reduced to PV1 because of he had an approved court-martial sentence which included a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015543
The applicant requests a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) or transferred to the restricted section of his AMHRR. He indicated that German State Prosecutors and CID did not find any evidence that anyone in his home engaged in criminal conduct, nor did they find any viewable child pornography. The CG made his decision to file the GOMOR in the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015552
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. The separation authority approved his discharge and he was discharged accordingly on 12 June 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015555
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence in the available records and he provides no evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015557
These orders awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for service from 24 June 1967 to 23 July 1968. His record does not contain any evidence that he was recommended for or awarded the Air Medal. The applicant's records do not contain, nor has the applicant provided, orders awarding him the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015559
Counsel requests correction or removal of the relief-for-cause DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the rating period 19 June 2008 through 30 March 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) from the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). b. Paragraph 1-9 states Army evaluation reports are assessments on how well the rated Soldier met duty requirements and adhered to the professional standards of the Army officer or NCO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015562
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. 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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015563
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) incorrectly reflects the last four digits of his SSN are "1875" instead of "8715." At the time of induction his SSN was recorded in his records as having the last four digits of "8715." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the last four digits of his SSN in block 3 of his DD Form 214 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015564
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 April 1965, the unit commander recommended the applicant's discharge for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 653-209. On 12 May 1965, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015565
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the following items of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 2 October 2007: * Item 12a (Date Entered AD [active duty] This Period) * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) * Item 12f (Foreign Service) 2. The DD Form 214 lists in: * Item 12a 2007-07-17 * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) 2007-10-02 * Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015567
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his correct place of birth (POB). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's POB is "Albion, Nebraska" and that his POB was correctly recorded on his DA Form 20 and in other documents in his military service records. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct POB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015571
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant provided any evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy forces and was awarded the Purple Heart while he was in the Army. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015572
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015572 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 the social security number (SSN) listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015576
In support of his application the applicant provides a copy of his milConnect TEB printout that shows his request to transfer 24 months of educational benefits to his daughter (Vashti), with a Begin Date of 20 August 2009 and End Date of 1 August 2011, was approved on 20 August 2009. Therefore, as an exception to policy, it would be appropriate in this case to correct the applicant's military records to show he elected to transfer a portion of his benefits to his daughter (Faith) as an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015584
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015585
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests his fathers WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation- Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show award of the World War II Victory Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Medal. b. adding to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015588
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct year of his date of birth (DOB). A thorough review of all documents contained in his available military personnel record shows his date of birth consistently appears as 18 August 1952. This DOB is consistent with the DOB listed on his DD Form 214 and all personnel documents throughout his Reserve military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015590
Following consultation with legal counsel, he provided statements in his own behalf and requested a general discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). On 20 January 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015592
On 2 September 2011, the applicant completed a second Statement of Understanding and Medical Disqualification Election where he acknowledged he was physically disqualified for retention specifically in the NYARNG, and he elected to separate from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army by discharge based on having less than 15 years of total service. The applicant's request to undergo PDES processing in order to establish a medical retirement due to physical disability has been carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015593
If documentation had been requested, he would have known that his daughter was not an eligible beneficiary and by law he would not have been able to participate in the RCSBP. It requires courts to "hold unlawful and set aside agency action, findings, and conclusions" that are "arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law." The Board concluded: * the member's military service records did not contain evidence of marital status (e.g., divorce decree)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015594
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 15 February 1954. Although the applicant provides a photograph which he maintains shows him at the NCO Academy, there is no available completion certificate and he did not provide sufficient evidence which shows he successfully completed the NCO Academy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015598
A DD Form 2656-9 (SBP and RCSBP Open Enrollment Election), dated 25 January 2006, shows he elected spouse-only coverage. He provided a letter from DFAS, dated 12 July 2013, which states: * their records indicate he elected RCSBP child coverage on his DD Form 1883 on 7 February 1988 * at that time he was not married * on his original DD Form 2656 he elected SBP for his spouse and he indicated his marriage occurred on 19 May 1989 * there is a 1-year window of eligibility * notification, along...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015604
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged under conditions other than honorable on 7 January 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial court-martial with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015606
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his entitlement to the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Furthermore, the evidence shows the TXARNG has taken steps to recoup payments made toward such a student loan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing him a reconstructed annex/addendum to his enlistment contract dated 7 September 2007 that includes a properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015608
These orders stated, in part, "[Effective] on the date of entry on [active duty], you are appointed in the [Reserve grade] of CPT and placed on the ADL in the [grade] of CPT [in accordance with Army Regulation] 135-101 [Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Branches]." c. Service on active duty or in an active status as a commissioned officer in any of the Uniformed Services, but not in the corps or professional specialty in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015609
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the mailing address after separation shown as XX-XXX Wimao Street, Apartment XXXX, Kapolei, HI 96707 is incorrect and the number of years and months in specialty are shown as 00 years and 00 months. The applicant provided a cable service invoice, dated 16 August 2013, showing the requested mailing address.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015613
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE: 23. On 28 August 2013, new information was received from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA), Arlington, VA, in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120019167, dated 11 July 2013. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Docket Number AR20120019167, dated 11 July 2013 to further correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015615
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the following: a. removal of his security clearance revocation based on flawed, misrepresented and incomplete information; b. deletion of an erroneously directed Relief-for-Cause DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) (hereafter referred to as the contested report) for the period 25 May 2002 through 10 June 2002 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); c. deletion of the orders directing relief from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015616
He was either ordered to the forward unit or back to his barracks. Counsel provided a letter from Mr. M____ E. P____, a former Soldier who served in the applicant's unit in Vietnam. Counsel's argument and the publications he provided suggest that the applicant asked his chain of command for medical treatment for his rash and for the reason he was transferred to a new unit and removed from jump status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015618
In support of her previous application, she provided an e-mail from HRC, dated 1 February 2012, stating HRC records showed she had been considered but not selected for promotion to MSG by the 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 MSG PSB's. In support of her previous application, she provided several statements regarding her complaints and documents related to outcomes of various investigations by several different Army agencies, including command and Department of the Army Headquarters (HQDA)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015620
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of the FSMs: * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) * WD AGO Form 53-55 * Retirement Order * Certificate of Retirement * Official USAF Photograph * bank deposit slip * Application for Compensation or Pension at Separation from Service * Statement of Service * death certificate * his mother's death certificate * three VA Forms 1-9 (Appeal to Board of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015621
His DD Form 214 shows, among other awards, one award of the AAM. There are no orders for a second award of the AAM in the available records. Item 11 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served 2 years and 11 months in MOS 92G.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015622
The board found the applicant was undesirable for further retention in the military service because of his conviction by civil court and recommended his discharge from the service with an undesirable discharge. The convening/separation authority approved the board of officers' findings and recommendations and ordered the applicant discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for willful misconduct by reason of civil conviction and directed he be furnished an Undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015625
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart. His military records also do not contain orders awarding him the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order 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 military medical personnel, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015627
This document also shows his effective date of pay grade as 1 December 1986. Evidence clearly shows the applicant was promoted to the rank/grade of SPC/E-4 on 1 December 1986. The applicant's record is void of any evidence showing he was ever promoted to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 at any time during his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015629
The applicant provides: a. It states that applications for removal of an Article 15 from the AMHRR based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The imposing commander directed filing the Article 15 in the restricted section of his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015632
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. 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 honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015638
For a Reserve Soldier ordered to active duty and deployed to a foreign country, enter the following three statements in succession: (1) "ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF (OPERATION NAME)." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding following entries to block 18 on the applicant's 20 December 1991 DD Form 214: (1) "ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM." b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015641
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015641 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 states individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge prior to discharge or release from active duty. SPD Code JKQ applies to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c by reason of misconduct (serious offense).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015645
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 November 1970, after consulting with counsel, he submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). _______ _ 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.