ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001699
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) (now known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)) by: a. removing the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 7 January 2010, from his AMHRR; b. removing the Promotion Review Board (PRB) results, dated 31 May 2012, from his AMHRR; c. removing the Involuntary Separation Board (ISB) results, dated 19 June 2012, from his AMHRR; and d. reinstating him on the 2009 Lieutenant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001702
There is no indication he applied for a transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependents while he was still serving on active duty. 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 applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for completion of required active service and was assigned an RE code of "1" indicating he was fully qualified to reenlist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001703
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was not commissioned through a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship program. The applicant states the "Yes" entry in item 15b (Commissioned Through ROTC Scholarship) of her DD Form 214 is limiting her use of the GI Bill education benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001707
In effect, he requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 12 December 1995 in lieu of being discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The ARPC Form 249-E he submitted shows he was assigned to the USAR effective 30 January 1985. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending ARPERCEN Orders D-12-511215, dated 12 December 1995, to show he was transferred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001708
The official further stated that although eligible, the applicant acknowledged he only executed the current CRNA ISP contract and there are no extenuating circumstances to support a different effective or contract date. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the effective date of his CRNA ISP agreement from November 2012 to February 2012. The available evidence indicates he executed a 1-year CRNA ISP contract in which he signed the agreement indicating he understood the effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001713
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XX9-XX-XXX" instead of "XX6-XX-XXXX." This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. There is no evidence of record that shows he ever presented...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001716
The applicant provides: * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * EIB certificate * ARCOM and AAM orders * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The certificate provided by the applicant which states he successfully completed EIB training in 2004 and the entry on his DA Form 638 which states he received the EIB are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base adding the EIB to his DD Form 214. The Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001717
However, the Board determined that the reason for discharge was both proper and equitable and voted not to change it. The SPD code JHJ is to be used for RA Soldiers involuntarily discharged for unsatisfactory performance. The applicant's request to change his RE code from an RE code of 3 to 1 has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001719
He indicated he understood: * he enlisted for a term of 3 years in an ARNG unit and 5 years in the IRR; he enlisted in MOS 25C that is authorized the SLRP and he would remain in the contracted MOS for the first 3 years of his contract * he has 2 loans in the amount of $18,000 and repayment of loans would not exceed $20,000 * he would be suspended from the SLRP eligibility if he were flagged (suspension of favorable personnel actions) for an adverse action (does not include Army Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001722
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was a SGT at the time of his discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve; however, his discharge certificate shows he was a CPL. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * a certificate of promotion, dated 6 June 1955 * DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate), dated 20 March 1956 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001723
The applicant did not provide any evidence. This regulation prescribed that an undesirable discharge was normally issued unless the particular circumstances warranted 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 of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001725
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Subsequent to receiving legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). In his request for discharge, the applicant clearly acknowledged the possibility of receiving a UD and that he understood the possible effects of receiving this type of discharge and after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001726
The applicant requests correction to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal (2nd award) based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * deleting from his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001727
DOD policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants 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 receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001728
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that shows he was wounded in action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. However, the evidence the applicant provides in the form of a newspaper article and an unidentified VA medical record provide insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001729
The applicant requests correction of his records to shows award of the Ranger Tab. A review of the applicant's military records failed to reveal any evidence that he completed Ranger training or that he was awarded the Ranger Tab. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant completed Ranger training or that he was awarded the Ranger Tab.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001731
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * The Silver Star, Purple Heart, Amy Good Conduct Medal, Parachutist Badge, and medals for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN * Completion of the Basic Airborne Course * Promotion to sergeant, pay grade E-5 2. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show: * The Silver Star, Purple Heart, Amy Good Conduct Medal, Parachutist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001734
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Bronze Star Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant provides: * Combat Infantryman Badge certificate * Bronze Star Medal certificate and citation * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * 2 DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 14 January 1970 and 13 July 1973 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001739
The applicant requests correction of her discharge date to show 2 September 2009 instead of 16 December 2011. A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) shows that on 8 April 2008, she requested continuation in the AGR program with an adjusted release from active duty (REFRAD) date of 20 September 2011. The response was that a completed DA Form 4187 requesting early separation from the AGR Program needed to be received at HRC St. Louis not later than 27 September 2009, otherwise, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001742
On 13 July 1976, his immediate commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him because his record and his performance during advance individual training were unacceptable for further military service due to his inability to adapt to the discipline of military life. The applicant was discharged on 13 August 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37. Issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001743
On this same form, he elected coverage for his spouse, the applicant, based on his full retired pay. The applicant contends, in effect, that the records of her former spouse, a retired member of the USAR, should be corrected to show he changed his RCSBP election from spouse coverage to former spouse coverage. The available evidence shows that when the applicant's spouse requested retired pay in 2005, he had also requested SBP coverage for the applicant who was his spouse at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001747
He reminded the lieutenant of the post commander's directive, but the lieutenant did not care. He was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 20 March 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, and issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). Further, the applicant's discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001750
The applicant states he was on active duty in August 2009, and he went online to the TEB website and transferred his education benefits to his spouse and children. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001751
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. He was honorably released from active duty and returned to his PRARNG unit. Army Regulation 601-280 states that RE codes contained on military discharge documents determine whether or not one may reenlist in a military service at a later time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001752
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 shows: * he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 14 January 1953 * he was released from active duty on 10 December 1954 * his most significant assignment was the 39th Infantry Scout PP, 73rd Tank Battalion, Korea * he completed 1 year, 10 months, and 27 days of active service of which 1 year and 5 days was foreign service * he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001754
In November 2009 while working as a contractor with the State Department in Afghanistan, he called his unit to discuss split training with Sergeant First Class (SFC) D____ in order to make up missed drill dates upon his return to Utah from Afghanistan per his prior arrangement with the unit commander. He also provides an email from himself to an unidentified recipient, dated 17 December 2012, subject: ING Limitations, which appears to contain an email message addressed to him from SFC D____...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001755
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. He provided and his record contains an award certificate which shows he was awarded the ARCOM during his period of service in Vietnam. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001756
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001757
The "Findings of facts" is a summary of the applicant's military service, a discussion of his January 2006 DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), his service in the ARNG and post-active duty medical history, the Army's procedure on releasing him from active duty, and a discussion of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001758
On 27 May 1982, the separation authority approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge under conditions other than honorable was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001759
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001759 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) which opines, in effect, that the applicant was not subject to the education requirements for promotion to the rank of 1LT and should have been promoted effective 13 November 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001760
On 22 August 2012, his initial request for HPOIP was signed by his commander, with an effective date of 11 June 2012. Next 1-year HPOIP would be effective 20130725. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he executed a valid contract on 25 July 2012 and his contract was signed by his commander and processed through appropriate channels; and b. paying him any back pay entitlements due, from 25 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001763
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her service in Iraq instead of Southwest Asia (SWA) and her awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). Her unit was also awarded the VUA during the period she served in Iraq and is entitled to have that award added to her DD Form 214 as well. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001764
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years, but more than 1 year. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001765
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also provides a BSM citation that indicates he was awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement in the RVN during the period 1 August to 30 September 1969. The evidence of record in this case is void of any orders or other documents that indicate the applicant was recommended for or awarded the BSM by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001766
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * last name as Marchel instead of Marshall * social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-X3XX instead of XXX-XX-X9XX 2. _______ _ 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) AR20130001766 3 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001767
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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Meritorious Unit Award (properly known as Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" Device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001769
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify: * the wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001770
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of his full retired pay entitlements effective the date he was placed on the Retired List (1 November 2003). The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG, dated 12 December 2012, indicates the applicant was one of many who were notified in 2011 that there was a error in their military pay accounts and they were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS imposing the 6-year barring statute. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001772
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, he is entitled to have his record corrected to show four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55: * Prisoner of War Medal * Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster * four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001773
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's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) reflects his assigned service number "US 5x 3xx 8xx and SSN "4x5-xx-xxxx." Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "5x4-xx-xxxx" all but one of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001777
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of records shows the applicant listed his SSN as "262-XX-XXXX" upon his enlistment in the RA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry from item 32 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001780
The commercial awards listings provided by the applicant list the basic eligibility requirements for award of the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and state that all recipients of the Vietnam Service Medal are authorized the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The applicant's records show service in Thailand from 23 May 1962 through 15 July 1963. Therefore, he has not established that he is authorized award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001782
The applicant states he served in Korea from February 1977 to March 1978. 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. 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 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001785
On 19 August 1982, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review, SPCM 16657, stated that "although appellant was released from confinement and returned to duty status within a month of trial, it nevertheless behooved the command to diligently and expeditiously process all records." There is no evidence of record which shows he was held in confinement for 16 months following his SPCM in April 1981. Since there is no evidence of record and he provides no evidence which shows he was held in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001787
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) discharge. He was frequently counseled by members of his chain of command for various infractions including: * missing bed check * unsatisfactory wall-locker display * negative attitude, tardiness, and lack of discipline * failing to show up for extra duty * sleeping during classroom * lack of respect for Soldiers of the opposite sex * sexually harassing two female Soldiers 5. On 5 December 1991, the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001788
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * Item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) the entry 62B3O vice 62B2O Engineer Equipment Mechanic * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Army Good Conduct Medal and credit for the Tet campaign 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001791
However, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer and Discharge) shows he was discharged on 20 September 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service, under conditions other than honorable. The applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request. The ABCMR does not grant request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001796
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 4 months of active service. He entered active duty for training on 27 July 1968 and this date is correctly listed in item 17c of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001797
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of his full retired pay entitlements effective the date he was placed on the Retired List (1 September 1999). The applicant provides copies of his retirement orders, a DFAS Adjustment Audit, and a DFAS pay correction letter, CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant's military...