ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016472
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her character of service as honorable vice uncharacterized. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty on 30 September 1997 and was discharged on 10 October 1997. As she was still in an entry-level status at the time of her discharge, she correctly received uncharacterized service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016473
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12 (Date Entered AD (Active Duty) This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 11 February 1997 to show a date of 4 March 1993. The evidence of record shows the applicant again enlisted in the RA on 4 March 1993 and reenlisted on 12 October 1995. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016474
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record does not contain an order or any other evidence to show he was ever recommended for or awarded the MSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016476
c. The GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the GWOTEM, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or ICM. Based on the applicant's service in Iraq, he is eligible for award of the ICM with two bronze service stars or the GWOTEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016481
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016481 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The applicant is requesting correction of his records to show award of the CAB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016482
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 December 2004 to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). He served a period of qualifying service for award of the GWOTSM. 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 GWOTEM from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 December 2004 and b. adding award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016484
The applicant, the spouse of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his children prior to his retirement. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of the FSM's record to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his dependents. In the absence of evidence indicating the FSM was unfairly deprived of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016488
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) and removal of the 142 days of lost time listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United Stated Report of Transfer or 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 had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016489
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016489 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He provided copies of the following: * two Progress Notes, dated 8 July and 19 August 2011, which stated he experienced trauma while in combat and was assessed with PTSD * letter, dated 21 September 2011, wherein the VA provided the applicant a "copy of locked notes" * letter, dated 12 October 2011, wherein a VA psychiatrist stated the applicant had been diagnosed with PTSD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016490
He completed 4 months and 16 days of creditable service that was characterized as under conditions other than honorable. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. On 20 January 1969, a special court-martial convicted him of being AWOL from 1 July 1967 to 15 March 1968, the day he was apprehended by civil authorities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016491
The IG stated the applicant's request had been referred to the DCNG G-1 and the State Command Chief WO. d. A memorandum, subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned WO of the Army, dated 14 March 2013, showing another DCARNG Soldier was promoted to CW4 in MOS 153L, effective 13 March 2013. e. His CW4 promotion packet is dated 15 October 2012 with a suspense date of 1 November 2012. The only way the effective date of the applicant's promotion to CW4 could be changed would be to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016493
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016494
The applicant requests his under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states that a series of honorable discharges, commendation letters, and awards followed his 8 June 1951 discharge his service; therefore, his character of service should be determined to be honorable. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016500
The FSM did not make a former spouse election within 1 year of their divorce. DFAS advised the applicant on 21 September 2012 that they could not reestablish former spouse SBP coverage on the basis of a deemed election request until they received a modified court order because SBP cannot be split between two beneficiaries. If the applicant receives a modified court order for 100% of the FSM's SBP, she can deem an election directly to DFAS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016505
d. He disagrees with the Board's findings that the applicant's official records did not contain evidence that a condition or illness rendered him unable to perform his duties, that he suffered from a condition that warranted his entry in the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES), or that he had been issued a permanent physical profile that rendered him disabled. Counsel provides: * the applicant's service medical records * the applicant's VA medical records * the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016509
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016509 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. h. Another thing that kind of bugs him is that he was told by his lieutenant right before he had lost his eye that the major of his battalion had put him in for the Silver Star for what he saw him do when they were sweeping the village. He does not indicate what, if any, record of such treatment was ever made.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016510
The applicant had requested his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart with Second Oak Leaf Cluster. Special Regulation 615-360-1 (Discharge Procedures and Preparation of Separation Forms), then in effect, stated that for item 29 of the DD Form 214 enter chronologically each wound received during the period covered by the DD Form 214 being prepared, as the result of enemy action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016516
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, his orders for deployment to Southwest Asia for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm be added to his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The memorandum, dated 6 March 1991, from Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division (Forward) for Commander, 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, subject: Deployment Dates to Southwest Asia provides evidence of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016517
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 April 2013 and DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) to show her home of record (HOR) as Texas. The applicant states her mailing address was entered as the HOR on both her enlistment contract and her DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 she was issued at the time shows in item 7b (HOR at Time of Entry) the same address shown as the HOR on her DD Form 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016518
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to a critical skills retention bonus (CSRB). The disapproval was based on: * the applicant not serving in the AOC for which contracted, as he moved into an AOC 19C position within 4 months of signing the CSRB agreement * CSRB agreement containing different signature dates from the applicant and the service representative * contract/bonus addendum not showing the critical AOC in the space provided (memorandum from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016521
At the time of his discharge, he had over 21 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and the Regular Army (RA). Paragraph 2-1 states to be eligible for retired pay, an individual need not have a military status at the time of application, but must have attained age 60, completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service, and at that time, served the last 6 of his qualifying years as a Reserve Component Soldier. The evidence of record further shows that although there appears to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016522
The applicant requests award of the Valorous Unit Award be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Permanent orders show the applicant's unit, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for the period 1 April to 31 August 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016523
The applicant requests that he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that covers his first period of honorable service, essentially his first enlistment. The applicant states, in effect, that he was notified by officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that he should have received a DD Form 214 showing his honorable service during the period 19830309 19880524 instead of being issued one DD Form 214 covering all of his service from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016524
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). * His DD Form 214 shows Iraq service from 26 April to 25 December 2005 * finance records show Iraq service from 1 December 2005 to 1 November 2006 * his award documents show Iraq service from 29 November 2005 to 15 November 2006 a. Permanent orders also awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for service in support of OIF in Iraq from 29 November 2005 to 15 November 2006. c. Thus, based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016525
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016525 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he is asking for reconsideration based on his service in Korea as a paratrooper and his receiving a Purple Heart on 5 October 1953 for wounds received in combat in Korea while serving with the 187th Regimental Combat Team (RCT) at Pork Chop Hill. The facsimile of a Purple Heart Certificate provided by the applicant is new evidence, which requires that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016527
The applicant provides copies of: * his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * his military Identification Card * a 14 December 2007 DA Form 597-3 (ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) * five Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) scorecards * a 28 January 2010 proposed disenrollment notification * an 8 February 2010 disenrollment notification acknowledgment and election * a 19 April 2010 ROTC final disenrollment notification * an ROTC record of educational payments * an account statement showing an ROTC debt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016529
On 4 November 1971, after consulting with counsel, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 7 May 1971, he was discharged accordingly. _______ _ 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 | 20130016531
BOARD DATE: 24 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016531 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky which opines that the applicant was granted one-half credit for his professional experience during his break in service (2 October 2009 through 26 March 2013, his USAREC board date) and is not entitled to additional credit. Accordingly, there appears to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016533
The applicant states: a. there is no evidence she ever performed any duties as a Reserve officer on active duty from 1988 to 2006; however, she provides evidence that she performed duties and training as a Reserve officer in the Active Army. The applicant served in a dual status as an enlisted Soldier in the Regular Army and as a Reserve commissioned officer in the USAR. Although the evidence shows she held a Reserve commission from 1988 to 2006, this duty was in a Reserve status, not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016538
The applicant is advised that open season enrollments typically require payment of buy-in premiums dating back to the time a retiree first could have enrolled in a particular category of coverage. In the applicants case that means in addition to back premiums since his marriage to Donna, he would owe premiums to cover the nearly 15 years between his retirement and divorce from Emma. Therefore, since SBP elections are irrevocable unless an open season is in effect, there are no provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016539
The applicant requests correction of the Permanent Orders (PO) and resulting certificates awarding him the Legion of Merit (LOM) to show the dates of service as 1 June 1982 through 31 May 1991 instead of 1 June 1982 through 31 May 1992. His retirement award (LOM) shows an incorrect ending date of 31 May 1992 instead of 31 May 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending PO Number 121-8, issued by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016541
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) subsequent to his discharge from the Regular Army (RA). The applicant states his Reserve obligation termination date is 7 June 2016 but his records indicate he was discharged from the service on 17 September 2012 upon leaving active duty. He was not scrolled into the Reserve upon separation from active duty and would like his records corrected to show his correct status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016544
He also requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he completed Sniper School. The applicant provides: * orders for four awards of the AAM * orders for the BSM * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show two additional awards of the AAM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016545
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his foreign service in Kosovo and Iraq * the appropriate medals and/or campaign ribbons he is entitled to based on his foreign service 2. He provided a certificate that confirms he was awarded the NATO Medal, therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 accordingly. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016554
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 15 August 1970 and listed his DOB as 11 November 1949. _______ _ 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 | 20130016560
Item 1 (Service Number/Social Security Account Number (SSAN)) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States) shows the entry 973-XX-XXXX. The evidence of record shows a TIN was assigned to the applicant upon his enlistment in the Regular Army. Based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016561
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his Vietnam service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Vietnam Service Medal with four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016566
The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time and he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 10 December 1965 to 1 December 1967 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016567
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) records to show: * His active Reserve service * Promotion to Staff Sergeant (SSG)/E-6 * Change in his military occupational specialty (MOS) 2. His record contains a Promotion Recommendation and Board Report Form dated 8 August 1977 which listed his current rank as SP5 and shows he was recommended for promotion to SSG. The evidence of record shows he held no military status from 26 March 1971 to 3 October 1972 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016571
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12 November 1969 to 20 August 1971 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. Therefore, he is authorized to wear two bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these service stars. 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 | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016580
The applicant states he was awarded the medal a couple of months after his release from active duty. 4. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the Amy Commendation Medal pertaining to the applicant. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016582
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016582 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a GCM and he received a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016583
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016583 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 31 December 1988, to show his second award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting from the applicant's 1988 DD Form 214 the MSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016584
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * completion of the Infantry School and Air Assault School * award of the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal * his service during Operation Desert Storm and all corresponding medals 2. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 4 years, 8 months, and 7 days of active service. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016586
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), ending on 1 May 1972, to show his temporary duty (TDY) tours in Vietnam. The applicant's service personnel record shows he served in USARPAC-Okinawa for a period of 1 year and 6 months and his DD Form 214 properly lists this service in item 22c.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016588
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 served in four campaigns and departed Vietnam on 20 October 1970 and was transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington where he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 20 October 1970 as an overseas returnee. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016590
The applicant's records show he was born on XX August 1955 and he enlisted in the Regular Army at 17 years and 4 months of age on 19 December 1972. Special Orders Number 353, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA, on 19 December 1973 ordering his discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions, effective 19 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016592
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. On 5 November 1984 after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for 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. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016593
The applicant requests addition of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 4 March 1965 (hereafter referred to as his DD Form 214). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the VSM is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016594
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 26 November 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service, with the issuance of Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. A discharge Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (at the time, an...