ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016902
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Special Orders Number 128, issued by Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, Korea promoted him to first lieutenant (1LT) with an effective date and date of rank (DOR) of 8 May 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty in Korea from 4 April 1970 to 21 November 1970, a period of 7 months and 17 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016904
He provides: * DD Form 214 * Bronze Star Medal Certificate and Citation * his previous application * Record of Proceedings for Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20120009564 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He submitted a Bronze Star Medal Certificate, dated 12 June 1970, signed by the Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command Vietnam (Provisional), showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement during the period August 1969 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016910
The applicant requests preparation of a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) and placement in her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The evidence shows the applicant completed the WLC in Kosovo on 4 March 2010; however, her AMHRR does not contain the DA Form 1059 for this course. However, this Board corrects military records but normally cannot recreate a document that is not available in any form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016912
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was recommended for, authorized, or awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016913
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. His medical records are not available for review with this case. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016920
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016923
The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 24 August 2011 * Guard Annex (Enlistment Agreement Army National Guard (ARNG) Service Requirements and Methods of Fulfillment), dated 29 August 2011 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-1-R-E (Annex E to DD Form 4 NPS Critical Paragraph/Line Number [Military Occupational Specialty] MOS Enlistment Bonus Decentralized State Incentive Pilot Program (DSIPP) Addendum ARNG of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016925
The applicant states he was notified he was selected for promotion to MAJ by the 2013 MAJ Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Reserve Component (RC) Promotion Selection Board on the Medical Service Corps (MS) Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) promotion list, published on 10 September 2013 with a date DOR retroactive to August 2013. His record contains a transaction list located in the Interactive Web System (IWS) which the USAR did not realize the applicant had been retired for a permanent medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016927
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant states he went absent without leave (AWOL) to seek medical treatment because he was told he was going to lose his leg.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016928
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 11 October 1994, the applicant was notified of the initiation of separation action against him for patterns of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016930
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 14 July 1989 be corrected to show his service was characterized as honorable versus "uncharacterized." Chapter 4, in pertinent part, provides for the separation or release from active duty upon termination of enlistment and other period of active duty or active duty for training. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016931
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Service medical records * VA medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical fitness), chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) provides that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016935
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 February 2013 to show 23 years of creditable service (18 years active service plus 5 years medical training) instead of 18 years of creditable service. The applicant states Medical Corps (MC) personnel are entitled to 5 years (4 years medical school and 1 year internship) of additional credit included in the total creditable years for computation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016939
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 214, as corrected by two DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) show the FSM was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 10 June 1991 and transferred to a USAR unit. The instructions show for: (1) items 4a and 4b, enter the rank and pay grade in which serving at the time of separation, and (2) item 12h, enter the effective date of promotion to pay grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016942
He states: * he requests his status be reviewed * he was being court-martialed, but it was dismissed * he finished his term of service, but he was released even though he completed service * he suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and loss of family members 3. His service record is void of evidence that indicates the court-martial charges were dismissed. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016944
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016944 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows he participated in seven campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show one silver service star and two bronze service stars affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016945
(Record of Service Separation Date This Period) the entry "93 01 31," indicating he was separated from the Army on 31 January 1993. d. Item 12c. The evidence of record shows his SSN was consistently represented as 391-XX-XXXX throughout his period of military service, with the exception of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 January 1993. Upon review of his relevant service documents (i.e., DD Forms 214, appointment orders, retirement orders, and DA Form 3713), and when adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016946
His DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contact) states: a. in paragraph 5a, the Secretary of the Army or his or her designee may order him to active duty as an enlisted Soldier, if qualified, for a period of not more than 4 years if he failed to complete the ROTC program; b. in paragraph 5b, that if offered the opportunity to repay his advanced educational assistance in lieu of being ordered to active duty, he will be required to reimburse the U.S. Government through repayment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016948
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * three awards of the Purple Heart * award of the Air Assault Badge * award of the Combat Action Badge * completion of Ranger training in 1969 2. The applicant states he was wounded three different times in Vietnam, twice in 1967 and once in 1968. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded by a punji stick on 23 January 1968; however,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016954
The applicant states his discharge records show uncharacterized separation, entry level separation. He entered active duty for training (ADT) on 6 June 1990. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016959
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016959 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders for the BSM in the available records. In the absence of orders, the VA medical record provided by the applicant alone is not sufficient as a basis for adding this award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016962
The applicant contends he should be awarded the Purple Heart; however, neither his available record nor the Vietnam casualty roster provide any evidence that shows he was wounded during his period of service in the Republic of Vietnam. Regrettably, absent official documentation of his wounds and treatment there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for granting his requested relief at this time. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016964
The applicant was serving on active duty as a recruiter in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) in the AGR program in the pay grade of E-7 when he was promoted to the pay grade of E-8 on 6 February 1991. There is no evidence to show that the Physical Disability Evaluation Board requested a grade determination in his case. The applicant was serving in the pay grade of E-7 at the time he was retired in the pay grade of E-7; however, by virtue of the fact that he was promoted to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016965
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to a Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB). The evidence of record shows he acknowledged in the PSEB Addendum that he was in receipt of an honorable discharge issued on separation from prior military service and that he understood all statements in the addendum. However, as recorded in the RE Code Waiver memorandum by recruiting staff, both the applicant and Army personnel were aware that the applicant had a less than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016966
The record shows that she received her retroactive retirement on 16 April 2013 and, accordingly, her initial transportation entitlements expired one year, later on 16 April 2014. Further, in accordance with the DCS G4's advisory opinion it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice to correct her record to reinstate her transportation entitlement to allow her the opportunity to request subsequent extensions through 16 April 2019 (6 years after the date she received her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016967
There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) paragraph 3-7a provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016980
The applicant states: a. Accordingly, he was discharged on 25 April 1988. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for change of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016984
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she was retired due to physical disability. The applicant states, in effect, her physical disability separation with severance pay should be changed to a permanent disability retirement because the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has granted her a disability rating of 60 percent. The PEB rated her chronic low back pain at 10 percent disabling and found her physically unfit to perform her military duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016989
g. Prior to performing the duty, he informed his command he did not believe he was fit to be the NCO in charge due to his sleeping problems and multiple medications he was on. The applicant provides evidence which shows that on 20 January 2010 while holding the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 and in a closed hearing, he accepted NJP under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ for willfully failing to properly conduct security checks, as it was his duty to do. The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016992
The applicant states at the time of his application he was in the medical evaluation board (MEB) process. The applicant provides: * U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), Fort Sam Houston, TX Memorandum for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), dated 17 April 2013 * Human Resources Command (HRC) Memorandum for U.S. Army, Promotion Work Centers, dated 18 April 2013, subject: Department of the Army Promotion Point Cutoff Scores for 1 May 2013 and Junior Enlisted Issues for the Active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016993
The applicant provides: * a letter from the Army Review Boards Agency, dated 12 March 2013 * a memorandum from the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Arlington, VA, dated 23 November 2012 * his NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In its denial memorandum, the Deputy G1, Army National Guard, stated the following: * the NDARNG's request for an exception to policy is denied the State Incentive Manager will terminate the [Applicant's] incentive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017001
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was exposed to Agent Orange while assigned to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in Korea. The applicant states he was exposed to Agent Orange for 14 months while serving in Korea along the DMZ from 1968 to 1969. There is no provision in the governing regulation to show exposure to Agent Orange on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017003
BOARD DATE: 19 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017003 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 September 2013 new information was received from Headquarters, 35th Infantry Division, Kansas Army National Guard, Fort Leavenworth, KS, and from the applicant in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120013477, dated 4 April 2013. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017008
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 30 March 1976 after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant submitted a request for voluntary 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. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017010
It appears upon his return from AWOL, his chain of command preferred court-martial charges against him. A DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 29 July 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate, and he was assigned a separation program designator (SPD) code of JFS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017011
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 29 March 1974, the applicant was issued a bad conduct discharge. He received a bad conduct discharge for being AWOL, which commenced over 15 months after he returned from Korea on emergency leave.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017012
There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the under the DOD Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017015
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The applicant provides a DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017016
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Records) does not show he was wounded in action while serving in Vietnam. Notwithstanding his contention and his sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017020
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017020 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that 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 adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017021
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 social security number (SSN) as x98-xx-xxxx instead of x89-xx-xxxx. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017026
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). The applicant also provides a Unit Award Recommendation which shows the 506th Regimental Combat Team was recommended for award of the PUC for the period 29 November 2005 to 16 November 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017027
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), now in effect, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _____________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 | 20130017029
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. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under honorable conditions on 18 July 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 chapter 13. _______ _ _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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017031
The applicant requests the removal from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) of the orders that revoked the orders promoting him to the rank/grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6. As he was not in a promotable status to SSG on 1 March 2007, in compliance with the governing regulation Orders 07-073-00017, dated 14 March 2007, were properly revoked on 16 March 2007. The flag was lifted on 18 April 2007 and he was subsequently promoted to SSG with a DOR of 1 March 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017032
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 and Republic of Korea Order of Military Merit Citation. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017034
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The SSN he entered on his application is completely different from the SSN shown on the DD Form 214 he submitted. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to change the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017035
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the entry in item 19 (Nearest Relative) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 May 2007 (hereafter referred to as his DD Form 214) be changed. By regulation a Soldier provides the name and address for entry in item 19b at the time of the preparation of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017037
The Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding award of the National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star, and Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017040
The applicant states it is a matter of justice that his records be corrected to show all of his schools, awards, and weapons qualifications. There is no evidence in the applicant's available records showing he completed the Jump Master Course or the Morse Code Course. In the absence evidence such as orders or memoranda indicating he was awarded these badges, the Individual Jump Record provided is insufficient evidence on which to base correcting his DD Form 214 by adding these badges.