ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017041
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he served for one year in Vietnam and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. His DD Form 214 shows 1 year of foreign service in "USARPAC" and award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Vietnam Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by a. deleting the entry of the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017043
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. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017044
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and to show the spelling of his first name as Derick instead of Derrick. There are no orders or other evidence in his military records that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM. There are no orders or other evidence in his available military records that show he was awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017045
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show her date of birth (DOB) as listed on her birth certificate. However, her DD Form 214 shows a different DOB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 to show her DOB as it is recorded on her birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017046
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. The separation authority approved his request and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017049
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service. A DD Form 214 shows the applicant was honorably discharged from the RA on 7 December 2004. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he completed a total of 3 years and 2 months of foreign service and that he served in Kosovo from 20 November 1999 to 17 June 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017053
The applicant states he was not properly informed of the requirement to transfer educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his immediate family members prior to his retirement from the U.S. Army Reserve. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. His request to correct his record to show he was eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017055
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 October 2002 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and any other missing awards and decorations. Prior to his discharge on 16 October 2002, records show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017058
On 30 October 2009, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) chapter 4, with disability severance pay. Army Regulation 635-40 states that the findings and recommendations of the informal PEB are recorded on DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings). The evidence of record shows, on 19 October 2009, the applicant was found unfit for duty with a disability rating of 20% for degenerative arthritis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017059
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017059 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests change of his home of record. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his enlisted service shows his home of record as Oakland, CA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017063
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 12 July 1965 to 16 October 1968 by Department of the Army General Order Number 12, dated 1969 and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017065
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the correct spelling of his middle name. On his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) his middle name is spelled "Allan." Army Regulation 15-185 (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 ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017067
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). His records contain Headquarters, 3d Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Afghanistan, Permanent Order Number 026-001, dated 26 January 2011, showing he was awarded the ARCOM with "V" Device for valorous achievement on 28 August 2010 in Afghanistan. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017069
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) ending on 30 September 1978 by showing his rank as captain, pay grade O-3. The applicant provides copies of: * Orders 117-189, Fort Campbell, KY, dated 27 April 1978 * DD Form 214 ending on 30 September 1978 * Letter, U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Components Personnel and Administration Center, dated 28 April 1982 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Because he held the rank of sergeant first class, pay grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017072
His service medical records were not available for review. d. In a note, dated 6 March 2002, the staff psychiatrist indicated the applicant had several anxiety attacks since they first met in October 2001. It is clear his entire period of service was considered in that he received a general discharge under honorable conditions rather than a discharge under other than honorable conditions which is normally considered appropriate in chapter 14 separations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017077
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) Mental Health Special Review Panel (SRP). Independent SRP psychiatrist evaluation of the entirety of the record indicated that a diagnosis of depression was not clearly supported by the evidence of record and that the preponderance of the evidence favored the diagnosis of adjustment disorder with mixed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017084
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 28 September 1984, the unit commander notified him of the proposed recommendation to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. It appears the separation authority determined the applicant's overall service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017089
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 23 March 1988, after having considered the applicant's request, the separation authority approved his request and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Although an HD or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017090
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 XXX-XX-9787. 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017095
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017095 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 14 October 1965. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 October 1965 through 8 October 1967 * adding to his DD Form 214 the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017097
The date of the offenses was 27 June 1993. On 3 August 1993, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to recommend discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. Records show the applicant was 23 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017100
Later regulations required the inclusive dates of service in Vietnam; therefore, it would be appropriate to show his service in Vietnam in Item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 January 1969. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in Vietnam during five campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 January 1969 to show this award with one silver service star. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017102
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. However, the available evidence does not support upgrade of his undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017105
On 4 October 2005, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of "Misconduct, Abuse of Illegal Drugs," with an under honorable conditions (general) discharge, a separation (SPD) code of JKK and an RE code of 4. On 27 July 2011, the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence, determined he was properly and equitably discharged and denied his request for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017106
However, while at Fort Ord, he accepted NJP under the provisions of Article 15 on/for: * 9 August 1971, being AWOL from 7 to 9 August 1971 * 6 January 1972, being AWOL from 12 October to 23 December 1971 * 20 March 1972, failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place if duty 6. However, his records contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 12 January 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017108
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests cancellation of the financial recoupment action pertaining to his Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) bonus. He also signed a NGB Form 600-7-3-R-E (Reenlistment /Extension Bonus Addendum) which states termination of his bonus would occur without recoupment if he accepted a MILTECH position or Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position and on the effective date of his orders had served at least 6 months of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017112
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. On 26 August 1964, the applicant was discharged from the service due to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017114
The applicant provides his Honorable Discharge Certificate and DD Form 214. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains correcting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017115
d. While deployed to Afghanistan, and after the 31 January 2013 deadline, he transferred his Post 9/11 education benefits to his daughter on 6 February 2013. f. An ETP to All Army Activities (ALARACT) Message 003/2013 (Transferability of Education Benefits/Qualitative Service Program (QSP)) should be established for Soldiers deployed to a combat zone during the benefit transfer deadline. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017119
The applicant provides two NATO Certificates. The evidence of record shows two NATO Certificates for approximately the same period of service and for the same operation that were filed in the applicant's AMHRR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing from the Performance folder of her AMHRR the NATO Certificate for the period 28 April 2012 to 22 January 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017122,
The applicant states: a. In an email correspondence, dated 29 November 2001, SGM Yxxxxx requested the applicant be counseled regarding the SFC position offered by the AKARNG and that he would be assigned to an E-7 position, and that he had twelve months to find a new position or take an administrative reduction to SFC. He transferred to the AKARNG effective 15 July 2001 and he was assigned to an E-7 position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017123
In her request for discharge, the applicant indicated that she understood that by requesting discharge, she was admitting guilt to the charge against her, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 30 September 1977, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that she be issued a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. The applicant contends that her UOTHC discharge should be upgraded to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017129
On 25 January 2012, an informal PEB found him unfit for his thyroid and major depressive conditions and awarded him a combined 70 percent permanent disability rating (70 percent for depression and 10 percent for post thyroidectomy). The PEB rated his conditions under the VASRD at combined rating of 70 percent and recommended a permanent disability retirement. After his disability retirement the applicant underwent a VA physical examination in which he was evaluated for several medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017130
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he suffered with a drug addiction during his military service. It appears that he was separated in pay grade E-4 and issued a general discharge based on his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017132
BOARD DATE: 29 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017132 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017133
The applicant states her military records show her last name as "K---." 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's military service records reflect her correct last name as it changed throughout the course of her military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017135
She states: * her records contain several errors that she has tried to get corrected * she served (in the military) from 28 June 1989 to 12 November 1991 * her records show she was in an entry level status when she separated, but she was not * her records show she had no active service or less than 90 consecutive days of active duty training * she was in basic holdover and the count was over 90 days * after she completed basic training, she reported to her station during the required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017138
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. He was punished with a reduction in rank even though his Article 15 did not result in a loss of rank. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 28 May 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017140
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. Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows Battery H, 29th Artillery Regiment, was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 March 1966 through 26 March 1967 by Department of the Army General Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017141
BOARD DATE: 3 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017141 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 24 December 1969 to show his rank and pay grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and his awards of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's contentions that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 December 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017144
On 23 June 1972, his immediate commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, paragraph 6b(3) for apathy. 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. This regulation prescribed that an individual discharged for unsuitability would be furnished an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017147
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). Therefore, his record should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 January 1975 the: * PUC * MUC * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017151
He was discharged from active duty on 4 October 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol rehabilitation failure with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service. There is no indication that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to request an upgrade of his characterization of service within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record show the applicant received an LOR of marijuana use, two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017154
The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request and stated a review of the applicant's case shows he was offered and contracted for the SLRP in the amount of $50,000 based on his enlistment in the ILARNG on 24 June 2010. He should not be penalized due to the errors committed by enlistment/reenlistment officials, his State Incentive Manager, or the State Education Office. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017155
Currently, the Article 15 is located in the "Restricted" folder, but the accompanying document, the reduction orders (Orders Number 08-296-00004), is filed in the performance folder. A review of his record located on the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) shows the reduction order is filed in the "Service" and the Article 15 is filed in the "Restricted" folder of his AMHRR. The evidence of record shows the applicant, while serving as a member of the USAR on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017157
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His amended DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he was awarded or authorized: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KDSM and ROKPUC to his DD Form 214 and issuing him the medal sets for these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017162
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. The available evidence of record indicates the applicant was AWOL over 600 days of his 3 year enlistment. _______ _ _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 | 20130017178
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he earned 20 qualifying years of creditable service for non-regular retired pay. A current HRC website states that all RC Soldiers who complete the required 20 years or more of qualifying service to become eligible for retired pay at age 60 will receive a 20-year letter as their written NOE. Given that evidence shows his "early" discharge (prior to achieving 20 qualifying years of service) was an error, it would be appropriate to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017184
BOARD DATE: 3 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017184 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. He would like to be known as an honorably discharged combat veteran.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017190
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 the Purple Heart for wounds received in action during his service in Vietnam. This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 9 December 1966 to 18 January 1967 by Department of the Army General Order Number 21, dated 1969. As a...