ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016743
The applicant provides: a. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC was considered appropriate at the time. The applicant's character reference letters and the certificates he provided showing his accomplishments since his discharge were all reviewed; however, they are not sufficiently mitigating to warrant an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016748
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). He submits a BSM certificate which indicates he was awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement during the period September 1967 through September 1968. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no orders or other corroborating evidence in the applicant's record or in ADCARS, and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016751
A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-204 (Personnel Separations, Dishonorable and Bad Conduct Discharge), in effect at the time, stated that an enlisted person will be discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial imposing a bad conduct discharge. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016753
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows - * promotion to specialist five (E-5) * service in Vietnam from 20 August 1968 through 8 April 1969 * service in Vietnam with Troops A and D, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division * conduct and efficiency ratings of exclusively "excellent" * service in Vietnam during three campaign periods * receipt of a fragment wound to his right buttock on 18 January 1969 * award of the National Defense Service Medal, Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016757
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 adding the following awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016758
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. He served in Vietnam during a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016759
The applicant states: a. 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. Although the details of separation are unavailable, his record of two NJPs and two special court-martial convictions and about twice as much AWOL time as creditable service clearly is evidence of frequent incidents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016761
The applicant states he was discharged from the Army in 1985 after being caught with marijuana. On 3 October 1985, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a BCD. f. Lorenzo J------, Sr., dated 20 December 2011, uncle and god-father of the applicant, who has known him for more than 50 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016763
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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; 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. The applicant served honorably from 14 August 1964 to 20 July 1967. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016769
Army Regulation 635-40 sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures in determining whether a Soldier was unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. There is no evidence to show the applicant's medical records were recommended for review by a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016773
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was retired by reason of permanent disability. The applicant states he believes his transfer to the Retired Reserve was unjust given his deployments and his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical records. The VA rating decision provided by the applicant shows that he was granted a 60 percent disability rating effective 29 December 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016778
The applicant requests on behalf of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), that his under honorable conditions discharge be changed to a medical discharge. On 21 June 1972, the FSM's unit commander advised the applicant that he was recommending him for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 based on his unsuitability for Army duty. Since these new standards retroactively authorized an honorable discharge in cases where Soldiers diagnosed with a personality...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016787
He continues by stating that the applicant was found not guilty by a special court-martial which makes the comments on the NCOER essentially unproven derogatory information that the governing regulation prohibits from being entered on the evaluation report. It states an evaluation report accepted by Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and included in the official record of a rated Soldier is presumed to be administratively correct, to have been prepared by the properly-designated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016789
The MEB's medically-acceptable conditions listed above met medical retention standards and were found to not be unfitting, either independently or in combination with any other conditions. The PEB recommended a combined 10-percent disability rating and separation with severance pay. Percentage ratings reflect the severity of the Soldier's medical condition at the time of rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016799
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Kuwait/Iraq from 30 March 2003 through 27 October 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry, "Service in Kuwait/Iraq: 20030330-20031027."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016807
The applicant requests the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and a second award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Orders for two awards of the AAM * Photographs of his time in Kuwait * Travel Voucher or Subvoucher * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Military Net Pay Advice * DFAS Military Leave and Earnings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016808
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. After consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. a. Chapter 1 of the version in effect at the time stated the type and character of separation issued upon administrative separation from current enlistment or period of service would be determined solely by the member's military record during that enlistment or period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016811
The Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 25 September 1968 to 29 April 1970 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service and this award should be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016832
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. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) dated 9 April 1968, shows he enlisted using the name P-ra----, F---k P----p. 3. While the applicant's desire to change his military record to reflect his name as "P-ar---I, F---k M-----l" is understood,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016833
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal and any other awards he is entitled to receive for his service in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 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. However, the applicant served during a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016834
Therefore, he is entitled to award of the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 28 November 1966 to 19 November 1968 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence also shows he participated in six campaigns during his 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 Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 November 1966 to 19 November 1968; b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016836
The applicant requests correction of his military record and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xx3-xx-xxxx" and completion of the light weapons infantryman course, military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B. The applicant requests correction of his military record and DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "xx3-xx-xxxx" and completion of the light weapons infantry course. He was discharged on 29 August 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016841
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his awards of the Air Medal with 18 oak leaf clusters, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Aircraft Crewman Badge. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 26 August 1966 to 23 August 1968 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016844
The applicant, the former spouse of a retired, and now deceased, former service member (FSM), requests in effect correction of her former husband's record to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for former spouse, and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. The applicant states: * her former spouse elected Option C on 15 January 1988 when he received his 20-year letter and on 31 December 1992 when he retired * she and the FSM were divorced after 20 years of marriage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016845
On 24 April 1989, the applicant's commander initiated action to separate the applicant for fraudulent entry under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), paragraph 7-17b, due to the applicant's failure to disclose prior arrests and charges upon enlistment. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for change in his character of service. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016851
Why is AR 15-6 not applicable for an administrative reduction board? He also informed him that the case record shows the administrative reduction board proceedings were conducted in accordance with the requirements of AR 600-8-19 and that the board's findings that he had been inefficient as an SFC supported the decision to reduce him to SSG. The applicant was considered by an administrative reduction board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016853
The War Department received requests to award the Combat Infantryman Badge to non-infantry individuals and units employed as infantry during tactical emergencies. The circular also states the badges were "established for infantry personnel." Evidence of record shows the applicant was in a unit that was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (4th award) and performed duties on the island of Luzon between 7 December 1941 to 10 May 1942.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016854
The applicant requests the removal from his records of a Relief for Cause Officer Evaluation Report (OER), for the rating period 5 December 2009 through 6 May 2010 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER). d. When an OER is referred to a Soldier, the rated Soldier may comment if they believe that the rating or remarks are incorrect. The evidence of record shows the applicant received a referred Relief for Cause OER that stated his performance was poor, he did not contribute to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016860
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) with three oak leaf clusters (now known as 4th award), Purple Heart, and completion of the Combat Leaders Course. His record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 20 August 2013, which shows his DD Form 214, dated 19 November 1971, was corrected to add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016863
The applicant also provided a copy of and the FSM's available record contains the following: a. The available evidence shows the FSM was wounded in action on 21 or 22 January 1945 in Belgium, was hospitalized, and discharged with a certificate of disability on 23 August 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 22 January 1945 * Adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016867
Records show he participated in four campaign periods during his service in the Vietnam. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. 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 28 April 1967 to 1 January 1970; and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Army Commendation Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016869
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In light of the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct item 3 of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his DD Form 398. _______ _ __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 | 20130016870
He indicated that he had a bilateral fracture in his lower back. All available medical evidence at the time shows his only complaint was lower back pain. The PEB did so and rated his condition 10% disabling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016871
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Air Medal, and his final rank as chief warrant officer two (CW2). His DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Aviator Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016873
Item 35 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was assigned to the 119th Transportation Company effective 3 October 2000. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show credit for overseas service for a TDY assignment in Germany and Bosnia. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016874
The applicant requests the Physical Security Supervisor Course be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 22 May 1969. Item 27 (Military Education) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he completed the Physical Security Course, MP 26-OEC-4, in USAREUR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 25 of his DD Form 214 with an effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016876
The date her Federal recognition/ promotion packet was forwarded to the NGB is not of record. NGB Special Orders Number 200 AR, dated 8 August 2013, granted the applicant Federal recognition as a CPT with an effective date and DOR of 18 July 2013. In as much as the applicant could not be considered for Federal recognition based on unit vacancy promotion until after the mandatory board had announced its findings, this in effect meant that the effective date of her promotion could not have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016879
IN THE CASE OF BOARD DATE: 22 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016879 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He had served 2 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active service and the DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows the first letter of his first name as J instead of T. 4. On 1 April 1973, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and the discharge order he was issued shows the first letter of his first name was a "T." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016881
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests: a. an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable; and b. his narrative reason for separation be changed. On 15 April 2002, the applicant was notified of his pending separation for patterns of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016882
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he entered the Army in 1968 instead of 1969. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016885
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. Because the applicant served only 141 days of ADT she was still in an entry-level status at the time of her separation. It merely shows the Soldier did not serve on active duty long enough for his or her character of service to be rated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016886
The evidence of record shows that upon his initial enlistment in the RA in 1962 and entry on active duty the applicant listed his DOB as 7 October 19XX. This DOB was also listed on his reenlistment contract in January 1965 and is consistent with the DOB shown on several documents in his service records. _______ _ 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 | 20130016887
The applicant provides copies of the following: * Self-authored statement * Judgment of Change of Name * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * Social Security Number Card * Louisiana Drivers License CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The military documents that are on file in his Army Military Human Resource Record, formerly known as the official military personnel file, shows he served and was released from the Army under the name shown on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016889
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his military training and awards. In view of the above, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon and completion of the 11-week Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course in 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016890
Item 27 (Remarks) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 shows that on 10 March 1994 a copy of his PQR was forwarded to the U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center for an SFC Promotion Board. In the absence of documentary evidence showing he was improperly denied promotion to SFC, there is no basis for granting the requested relief. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016891
The applicant provides copies of the following: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 28 January 1987 * DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States) * letter from Dr. Hxxx * VA Rating Decision and allied documents * VA Form 21-4142 (Authorization and Consent to Release Information to the VA) * Hampshire Sheriff's Office, Jail and House of Correction, Medical Assessments and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016893
Both believed that they made the correct election on the form not to participate in the SBP; however, SBP premiums are being deducted from her Army retired pay. Section IX (SBP Election), item 26 (Beneficiary Category(ies)), the applicant failed to make an election in any of the categories (i.e., a through g), although she did indicate in block g (I Elect Not to Participate in SBP) with an "X" that, "I Do Have Eligible Dependents Under The Plan"; c. Section XI (Certification), item 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016895
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1 The applicant requests, in three separate applications, award of the Purple Heart (PH) and upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016896
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing a DD Form 215 correcting item 24 of his DD Form 214 as follows: (1) delete the Vietnam Service Medal; and (2) add the * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016901
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. With respect to correction of item 22c of the applicant's DD Form 214 ending on 11 July 1973; there is no documentary or other evidence in his service personnel record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to indicate or show that he served in Vietnam on a TDY or another basis or any other foreign service during his...