ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015786
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the following training courses during the period of service under review: * Automated Logistical Course * Unit Level Logistics System Course * Field Sanitation Team Certification * Unit Armorer Course 3. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records by adding the two training courses that were omitted from her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015789
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 October 1975 to show his social security number (SSN) as 574-XX-XXXX. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows his SSN as 574-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015790
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. General orders show the applicant was awarded the AM (2d award). _______ _ _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 | 20130015793
f. When asked if any civilian employees who work for the clinic informed him the applicant smoked spice he stated Kim, the receptionist, told him someone told her the applicant smoked spice or used other drugs. She also stated the applicant called her at home after hours and told her not to tell about the other employee moving in with her. She told him that the applicant volunteered to take a urinalysis and she told her she didn't have to at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015795
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his service in Iraq. His 14 March 2004 DD Form 214 shows - * at block 12f (Foreign Service) - 0000 00 00 * his authorized awards are the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge * block 18 (Remarks) does not include any deployment information 6. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015802
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant's service in Vietnam qualifies him for award of the Vietnam Service 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 14 April 1964 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015805
The applicant requests award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined by the Secretary of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015806
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 award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. adding the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015812
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last duty assignment as the 5th Infantry Division and to list all his awards. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in item 38 (Record of Assignments) service in Vietnam * from 23 September 1970 to 4 May 1971 as a medical aidman with Company B, 75th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division * from 5 May to 4 August 1971 as an ambulance orderly with Company B, 75th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015813
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. On 29 September 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015815
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. He also has a record of 143 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015817
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 new middle and last names. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130015817 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130015817 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015819
The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the KCM and NATO Medal for Kosovo Operations because he served in Albania in support of TF Hawk. The DA Form 638 awarding him the ARCOM while deployed with TF Hawk shows the period of service from 8 April 1999 through 6 July 1999, whereas DFAS records show the period of his deployment as 15 April 1999 through 4 July 1999. b. The NATO Medal is not an Army award; therefore, this Board has no authority to award it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015820
Accordingly, he should be awarded the BSM (posthumously) based on his award of the CIB and it should be added to his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the FSM the BSM (Posthumously) based on his award of the CIB and adding it to his WD AGO Form 53-55. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015822
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 19 (Indochina or Korea Service Since August 5, 1964) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in: * Vietnam, from 1962 to 1963 * Vietnam, from 16 August 1965 to 4 July 1966 with the 1st Cavalry Division * Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, from 24 May 1967 to 13 April 1969, with the U.S. Army Instructor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015823
The instructions for completing item 1 (Name) state to enter the name as it is recorded in the military record. While the applicant's desire to change his military record to reflect the requested spelling of his last name is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the spelling of the last name that is listed on his DD Form 214. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015824
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). HRC Order Number 050-082, dated 19 February 2009, promoted him to CPT effective 30 January 2009 with a DOR of 30 January 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his DOR to CPT to 30 January 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015827
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: While the available evidence is insufficient for awarding him the Bronze Star Medal and correcting his DD Form 214 to show this award, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for the award by submitting a request through his Member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015829
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 February 1995 to show in item 7b (Home of Record (HOR)) at Time of Entry) "5XXX Hemingway Drive, El Paso, TX, 79924" instead of "1XXX N. Johnson, New Orleans, LA, 70116." In this case, the evidence of record shows when the applicant submitted her application for appointment in April 1978, she listed her permanent address as El Paso, TX, but her mailing address...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015831
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120019586 on 30 May 2013. His new argument has been noted; however, there is no available evidence of record showing that the applicant was assigned or attached to the Forward Observer Team...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015834
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The PEB recommended he be retired due to permanent disability with a combined disability rating of 90 percent. Department of the Army, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Manpower and Reserve Affairs memorandum, dated 27 January 2009, subject: Grade of Officers When Retiring or Separating for Physical Disability, states officers recommended by Title 10 Promotion Boards, Special Selection Boards, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015836
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for award of the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Cold War Certificate * Army Commendation Medal 2. On 3 October 1977, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5 and the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). While the available evidence is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015838
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. 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. He acknowledged that he was guilty of the charges or lesser included charges and that, if the request was accepted, he could receive a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015844
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 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 him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 15 June 1967 through 15 March 1969 and to correct his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015846
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal is awarded for service in the Asiatic-Pacific theater of operations between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and his WD AGO Form 53-55 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. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015847
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on award of the CIB, it would be appropriate to award him the BSM (2nd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB effective 26 April 1945, b. awarding him the BSM (2nd Award) based on award of the CIB, c. issuing an appropriate document showing the FSM was authorized the Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015850
There is no DD Form 215 in the available records. The applicant states that her basic training time is not reflected on her DD Form 214. Therefore, item 12f and item 12g of her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the entry 00 00 00, indicating she had no foreign or sea service during the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015852
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 14 December 1995 through 28 August 1996 to show award of the Army Superior Unit Award and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant met the criteria for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015857
On 18 January 2012, in a memorandum addressed "To Whom It May Concern," the applicant stated he had been accepted into another commissioning program, the U.S. Army JAG Corps' active duty program, and requested to be disenrolled from the University of Louisville ROTC Program. His records show he is currently serving on active duty in the Regular Army as a JAG Corps captain/O-3. Scholarship cadets may be disenrolled to receive an appointment or enter an officer training program other than ROTC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015858
The applicant was discharged on 30 November 1963. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted and his overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015859
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He further states his case was dismissed because there was no evidence he intentionally committed the offense. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130015859 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130015859 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015862
The applicant, as the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. These documents are accepted as sufficient evidence to add award of the Purple Heart to the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015863
However, his discharge orders and DD Form 214 show he was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 28 October 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, separation program number 246 (discharge for the good of the service). There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015869
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). She provided copies of her baccalaureate degree from 21 October 2005 and non-rated periods from May 2004 to October 2005 and February 2006 to February 2008 that she presented to her unit for the Department of the Army (DA) FY 2010 CPT promotion board. Since making their FY 2012 DA CPT promotion list, she has been promoted to CPT as of 15 February 2012, per Order Number B-03-201480, dated 01 March 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015870
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he entered active duty for training (ADT) on 3 February 1994. Chapter 3 (Character of Service/Description of Service), paragraph 3-7a, provides, in part, the honorable characterization may be awarded to a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or ADT, or where required under specific reason for separation, unless an entry-level status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015873
The applicant states * he served in MOS 12B throughout his military service * his secondary MOS is not listed on his DD Form 214 * the date he entered the Army is listed incorrectly on his DD Form 214 and it does not reflect his service in the U.S. Army Reserve 3. Evidence shows he enlisted in the Regular Army for duties in primary MOS 12B and there is no evidence indicating he performed duties in or held MOS 91A during the period covered by his DD Form 214. Therefore, there is no basis to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015876
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015876 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He received his promotion order, dated 9 August 2013, with a PED of 1 August 2013. e. if his packet had been sent to the correct RSC, he would have been slotted for E-5 and promoted in the month of March. The applicant provides: * Promotion orders, dated 9 August 2013 * 88th RSC PPRL for February 2013 * 63rd RSC "Slotted" Soldiers for March 2013 * Email...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015879
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). The applicant's records are void of any evidence that shows he served in the country of Iraq. Although the evidence shows he served in Kuwait, his records are void of any evidence and he failed to provide any evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015880
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 22 August 1980, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the applicant be reduced to private (PV1)/E-1 and discharged under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate was normally furnished...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015881
A memorandum, dated 24 February 2004, from Headquarters, 81st RRC to Commander TTHS stated the Command Surgeon had reviewed the applicant's medical records and determined her medical condition was medically unacceptable. A Soldier with a non-duty related medical condition may request a PEB; however, the PEB would only determine fitness for duty. In view of the above, she was properly processed for separation in accordance with USAR regulations and she is not entitled to a discharge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015883
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-5074" instead of "xxx-xx-5704." Therefore, absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015885
c. she was given information that was not applicable to her. On 22 June 2009, the DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015888
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be processed through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) to review his medical condition at the time of his separation in November 2011 and that his separation be voided and he be retired by reason of permanent disability. The applicants records do not contain a copy of a separation physical. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was unfit for retention at the time of separation, there appears to be no basis to grant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015891
A DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings) shows, on 31 July 1998, an informal PEB reviewed the applicant's MEB proceedings, along with her medical records, and found her physically unfit due to chronic low back pain and s/p lumbar discectomy, L5-S1 left. Upon review of the applicant's MEB proceedings, along with her medical records, the PEB found the applicant medically unfit due to chronic low back pain and status post lumbar discectomy (L5-S1 left). Except for the rated conditions, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015895
The applicant states he is trying to make his military records consistent so that upon his death his headstone will show his correct birth date. The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20120010119, Record of Proceedings, dated 13 December 2012, with enclosures * DD Form 214 * record extracts * birth certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As such, it appears the birth month on his DD Form 214 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015896
The applicant requests: a. correction of item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and item 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 February 1992 to show his rank/pay grade as private first class (PFC)/E-3 and b. correction of his DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) to show he graduated from the TESST Electronic School. Item 23 of the applicant's DD Form 1966, dated 21 June 1991, shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015897
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130015897 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was ordered to continue formal marches and physical training even though he was instructed by medical personnel to stay off his feet. On 7 September 1989, he was discharged accordingly due to alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015898
The HR specialist indicated she recalled having a conversation with the applicant during which she acknowledged receipt of his memorandum electing involuntary retirement and they discussed the differences between voluntary and involuntary retirement. On 21 October 2011, the applicant completed another document wherein he acknowledged receipt of the mandatory retirement date due to non-selection for promotion notification, but this time he elected to be voluntarily retired on 31 August 2012,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015900
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. Army Regulation 635-40 states that disability compensation is not an entitlement acquired by reason of service-incurred illness or injury; rather, it is provided to Soldiers whose service is interrupted and they can no longer continue to reasonably perform because of a physical disability incurred or aggravated in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015901
The applicant requests correction of her uncle's (a former service member (FSM)) WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his year of birth as "1918" instead of "1919." The applicant's contention that the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to change his year of birth from "1919" to "1918" was carefully considered. Therefore, the FSM's birth certificate is accepted as sufficient evidence to warrant a correction of his WD AGO Form...