ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016595
He entered his SSN on his request with the last four numerals as "1904." There was clearly a typographical error when his SSN was entered on his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 25 June 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN from item 3 of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 25 June 1971 and adding the SSN as it is shown on his DD Form 4, dated 5 September 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016597
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. He was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016604
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service, there is no evidence of a commander's disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during his period of service * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) all the awards listed on his DD Form 214 9. He served in Vietnam during two campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to award of one additional bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016609
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: * he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 64C1O (Motor Transport Operator) * he completed the Unit Armorer Course and GOER Driver Training Course * he was awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) * award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 2. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not reflect that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016612
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Discharge from Active Duty) dated 21 February 1997 to show her effective date of pay grade as 1 October 1989. The applicant states: * Her DD Form 214 erroneously shown her effective date of pay grade as 29 November 1992 * She was not even in the service on 29 November 1992 * She never lost rank when she reentered the service on 27 March 1995; therefore, 1 October 1989 is her effective date of pay grade * She was entitled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016613
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) available for this period of service and no medical records are available. _______ _ _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 | 20130016615
d. DD Form 2656-6, dated 31 August 2013, that shows the applicant requested a change in SBP coverage from Child Only to Spouse and Children based on marriage and acquiring a dependent. The applicant states in his application that he printed out a DD Form 149 and sent it in December 2009, which would indicate that he applied to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) at that time. Moreover, an application to the ABCMR would not have been appropriate at that time since the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016618
On 12 March 1975, the applicant was notified that action was being taken to discharge him from the Army for misconduct conviction by civil authorities under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct). The complete facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's administrative discharge are not present in the available records; however, his records show the appropriate authority (a major general) approved the recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016619
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 7 January to on or about 19 December 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016622
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable or a medical discharge. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016624
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicant's official records failed to show any evidence suggesting his award of the BSM for meritorious service should be changed to an award for valor. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 * adding the following awards to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016627
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. Records show the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. adding the following awards to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016628
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). There are no orders for the ARCOM in the applicant's records. Unfortunately, absent orders awarding him the ARCOM, there is insufficient evidence to add this award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016632
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 11 September 1969, to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with V Device and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) (3rd Award). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry specialty. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016637
The applicant states she served in Kuwait and Iraq. Likewise, her records do not show she was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal during her military service. The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 to 31 December 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016641
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016642
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Based on his overall record of indiscipline his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016644
The applicant states he believes the NCOER is unjust because a Commander's Inquiry (CI) was conducted and the investigating officer (IO) stated that "he did not believe that my [the applicant's] conduct was to the prejudice of good order and discipline or was of a nature to bring discredit upon the unit and was not in violation of Article 134 [of the Uniform Code of Military Justice]." d. Paragraph 3-39 states evaluation reports accepted for inclusion in the official record of a Soldier are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016645
This certificate was later withdrawn from the board proceedings due to separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Unfitness). Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) states in: a. Paragraph 3-7a - an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. The evidence of record shows the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant's discharge for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016646
Memorandum, dated 2 August 2013, the CG of the 79th USAR Sustainment Support Command recommended approval of the applicant's request for reconsideration for promotion to CPT based on her civilian education requirement being met. The TIG requirements to CPT for the promotion boards conducted for the period 2011-2016 were accelerated based on the memoranda from the Army Reserve G-1, dated 25 March 2010 and 25 June 2010, which are in contrast with the TIG requirements published in Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016648
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: * change item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty) to show his military occupational specialty as 93F20 * add in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) a Letter of Commendation * add in item 14 (Military Education) Field Artillery Meteorological Crewman Course 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016650
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB), Air Assault Badge, and Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM). A review of his official records failed to show any evidence (orders or entries in his records) showing he was awarded the CMB or Air Assault Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016651
On 21 July 2007: a. he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) chapter 14-12b, due to patterns of misconduct. The evidence of record shows he received two field grade Article 15's for offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and was separated with an under other than honorable discharge for a pattern of misconduct for drinking and sexual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016652
On 2 August 2007, the applicant was counseled on: * possessing marijuana and suspected cocaine * testing positive for marijuana * enrollment in the Army Substance Abuse Program * initiation of separation action for the commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) 7. On 10 September 2007, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016653
A DA Form 2496, dated 9 October 1971, provided by the applicant and filed in his records shows he completed 29 combat hours and 29 combat missions toward award of the Air Medal during the period 3 April 1971 through 17 September 1971. The applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016654
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 his last Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), as well as any other awards to which he is entitled. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016655
On 1 October 2009, she accepted her AGR position and was told she would keep her enlistment incentives and she was referred to NGB-EDU-09-058, dated 14 September 2009, Subject: Clarification of Continuing SLRP Benefits Upon Acceptance of an AGR and/or Military Technician Position, which states Soldiers ordered to active duty in the State (Title 32) AGR program and (Title 32) Military Technician Program will be entitled to SLRP payments as long as they are serving under their initial contract...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016656
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged because of a combat-related event instead of a non-combat related event. The applicant provides: * a self-authored statement * Combat Action Badge orders * statement of service * two Standard Forms 600 (Health Record - Chronological Record of Medical Care) * Joint Base Lewis-McChord Orders 119-0008 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016666
A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing he was awarded or recommended for award of the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 29 March 1965 to 28 March 1968 and b. adding the AGCM (1st Award) to his DD Form 214. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016669
Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as XXX-XX-7XXX. __________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) AR20130016669 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130016669 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016677
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge (CAB), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM), and Certificate of Wartime Service. The applicant states her awards of the Purple Heart, CAB, ARCOM, ARCAM, and Certificate of Wartime Service are not reflected on her DD Form 214 because they were not available at the time her DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016683
The evidence of record shows the applicant initially elected spouse only SBP coverage, was retired on 26 January 2011, and was placed on the TDRL on 27 January 2011. Here, it appears the applicant began having a panic attack due to his medical condition and felt pressured to agree to participate in the SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant completed a DD Form 2656 electing not to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016685
The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve, ROTC Program, as a cadet, on 29 January 2008. Part I (Agreement of the Department of the Army) an agreement for a period of 4 academic years of tuition and educational fees up to an amount of $20,000.00 and for books and laboratory expenses at a flat rate of $1,200.00; b. Paragraph 5 (Terms of Disenrollment) that if the cadet was disenrolled from the ROTC Program for any reason, the Secretary of the Army could order the cadet to reimburse the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016689
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 21 April 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 27 April 1982, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016693
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq and all of his authorized awards. It would be appropriate at this time to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show he deployed to Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the ICM with two bronze service stars, GWOTSM, and CIB to his DD Form 214 and to amend...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016694
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. An eligible individual is any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and (1) has at least 6 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016696
Although significant measures were made by DOD, the VA, and the Army to disseminate the information to all Soldiers within all Army components during the initial phase of the program, many Soldiers who left the service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer benefits prior to leaving military service. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016707
The applicant request, in effect, retention of his Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR); correction to his leave; and correction to his insurance coverage. The applicant's SLRP records indicate he enlisted in the USAR 17 April 1999 and was authorized to receive $10,000 toward the SLRP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * revoking Order Number 02-074-012, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016710
The applicant requests award of the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the Amy Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for his period of service from 23 October 1963 through 22 October 1964 and to correct his DD Form 214 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 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016715
On 9 June 1982, the applicant was released from active duty with a GD under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31(h), Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). On 27 April 2010, the VA awarded the applicant a 30 percent disability evaluation for PTSD based on her reporting having been sexual assaulted by a sergeant shortly after arriving in Korea. Notwithstanding the fact that the VA granted the applicant disability benefits for PTSD 28 years after her release from active duty, the record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016716
The applicant states he was administratively discharged when he reported himself as being bisexual. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016721
The WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) he was issued for this period of service shows he departed the continental United States (CONUS) on 8 January 1945 and he arrived in the ETO on 18 January 1945. On 17 April 1958, he was discharged in the rank of 1LT for the purpose of appointment in the RA. 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 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016725
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He indicates he can swear under oath that the patches are a direct result of combat or combat related training. Although the evidence shows the applicant was diagnosed with Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine, Left Spine, Eczema, and Tendon Inflammation Left Shoulder, unfortunately there is no evidence in the available record that shows these conditions were sustained as a direct result of armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016726
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) listed her SSN as "060-xx-xxxx." The applicant provided a DA Form 638 that shows she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for outstanding service from 5 September to 16 December 1993 while assigned to the 102nd Quartermaster Company during Operation Continue Hope, Somalia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016729
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period ending 25 June 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant further states that at the time of the processing of the contested OER, there were several U.S. Army officers above the senior rater including the EUCOM Commander and the supplementary review could and should have been conducted at EUCOM prior to being submitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016732
His DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in his military records and he has provided no evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action. In the absence of evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action, that the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and that the treatment was made a matter of official record, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016734
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his correct Social Security Number (SSN). At the time of his enlistment he provided the SSN that is contained on his DD Form 214. A review of the applicant's official records shows he served his entire period of active service under the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016735
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016740
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Silver Star and the Bronze Star Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 11 June 1971. The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016741
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 does not show he served in Afghanistan from 20 November 2001 through 9 March 2002 and Iraq from 2 February 2003 through 15 June 2003. The two BSM Certificates provided by the applicant are accepted as sufficient evidence to show he served in Afghanistan from 20 November 2001 through 9 March 2002 and Iraq from 2 February 2003 through 15 June 2003.