ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017193
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his last name as Gxx. 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 | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017197
No DD Form 214 is of record for this period of active duty. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) provides the following: a. active duty service from 4 April 1969 through 16 January 1972 and continuous active duty service from 20 March 1975 through 9 November 1988; b. award of the Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2, Army Achievement Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017203
The applicant states he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam, but the award is not listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. 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 24 May 1968 through 21 May 1971 and b. adding the following awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017206
His REB Addendum, dated 10 May 2012, shows he extended for a bonus in the amount of $10,000.00. In Section II (Eligibility) of this document the applicant placed his initials in: (1) item 6 which states "If I am Non-DMOSQ [Duty Military Occupational Specialty Qualified] at the time of extension. His REB Addendum states that he contracted for MOS 68W and he had a period of 24 months from the contract start date during which to become DMOSQ."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017209
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states the: * SSN on his DD Form 214 is incorrect * SSN is 2xx-7x-7xxx 3. In this case, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017220
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage without the member's agreement in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still serving on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The records show the FSM did not elect the applicant as the former spouse SBP beneficiary within 1 year of their divorce and the applicant did not deem a former spouse SBP election within 1 year of their divorce. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017222
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides Orders: * HO-264-0028, dated 21 September 2011 * HO-094-0040, dated 4 April 2013 * 228-1087, dated 16 August 2012 * 041-004, dated 10 February 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Special Orders Number 169 AR, dated 10 July 2013, issued by the National Guard Bureau granted him Federal Recognition for his promotion to CPT in the ARNG with an effective date and DOR of 3 July 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017223
The applicant requests the following documents be removed or transferred to the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR): * his Relief-for-Cause Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 26 May 2011 through 21 October 2011 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) * an elimination action memorandum signed by his commanding general, dated 29 October 2012 2. The applicant states: * the contested OER violated Army Regulation 600-20 (Army Command Policy) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017226
He was selected by the FY 2012 COL, MS Promotion Selection Board and placed on the Promotion Selection List. In an undated letter to the PRB, COL R_____ stated the applicant was a dedicated, responsible, and extraordinary senior Army leader whom he had personally known and observed through their common professional duties. If the next board recommends promotion, the officer may petition the SA to be granted the same DOR and position on the active duty list the officer would have had if the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017232
A review of the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record shows the applicant was confined by civilian authorities on 15 January 2011 for a period of 18 months and that he returned to duty on 17 September 2012. The evidence of record shows the applicant received pay and allowances while he was in civilian confinement and he incurred a debt in the amount of $47,467.00. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant applied to DFAS for proration of the remaining balance and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017233
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In the 14 September 2013 Memorandum of Record the applicant submitted in support of his request 1LT B------ confirmed that he had offered the applicant the HPLR and found him qualified. The NGB recommended that the record be corrected to authorize the applicant to receive the HPLP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017234
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 20 December 1993 to add the Korea Defense Service Medal and his service in Korea. He served in Korea from 1984 to 1985 and needs his record corrected to show this service. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty in Korea from 21 May 1984 to 20 May 1985, a period of 1 year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017236
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the 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 Republic of Korea (ROK). The applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017250
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) Mental Health Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017251
On 7 June 1983, the applicant was notified of the unit commander's intent to initiate separation action against him for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. On 20 June 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that he petitioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017253
Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 1 April 1968 through 31 March 1970 and its addition to his DD Form 214. He served in Vietnam during two campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to award of two bronze service stars to be added to already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction to his DD Form 214 to show these service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017258
The applicant states he was placed on the promotion list before his separation. On 4 August 1971, Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Fort Lewis, WA, published Special Orders Number 216 releasing him from active duty effective 4 August 1971. Absent the publication of the promotion instrument - a promotion order - there is insufficient evidence to grant him the requested relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017261
The applicant states his retirement orders stipulate he be retired as a CPT. In a separate 2-page memorandum accompanying his application for relief, the applicant further states: * while assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), he continued to receive Combat Pay and Allowances the year after his 2005 deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * he has no one to blame for this incident; it was his responsibility to ensure his finances were in proper order * he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017267
The applicant requests correction of her record to show that she and her spouse elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 (and participate in SBP), to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. Once she made the RCSBP election the premiums would have to be recovered from her retired pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017268
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings and he had no adverse actions or commander's disqualification for award of the AGCM. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017269
The applicant requests removal of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Colonel (COL) Army Promotion List (APL) non-select letter from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), correction of the date of rank (DOR) and effective date of her promotion to the rank/grade of COL/O-6, correction of her mandatory retirement date (MRD) to 1 July 2017, and attendance at the Army War College in July 2014. g. The Army regulations provide that a special selection board (SSB) will not be convened to consider...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017271
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 lesser-included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 19 June 2010, the convening authority approved the applicant's request for a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed his service be characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017273
The applicant states: a. when he was released from active duty under the 1988 Reduction in Force (RIF) Early Transition Program, he transferred directly to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR); b. the USAR transfer demonstrates his desire to remain on active duty and meets the requirement of an "extended enlistment," thereby warranting award of 730 active duty points for the period from 2 May 1988 through 1 May 1990; c. on 4 January 2008, he transferred from the USAR Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017274
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. On 11 December 1975 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 2 January 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Vietnam Service Medal was authorized for service in the RVN for the period after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. b. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on awarding the Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence of record to show he ever served in the RVN during this enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Vietnam Service Medal was authorized for service in the RVN for the period after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. b. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on awarding the Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence of record to show he ever served in the RVN during this enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017282
The program was implemented in August 2009 and he retired on 30 September 2009. Nevertheless, during the initial implementation of this new program, many Soldiers in all grades were confused regarding their eligibility and/or the procedure to apply for such benefit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer his Post-9/11 GI...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017284
In support of his application the applicant provides the following documents: a. U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY, Permanent Orders: * Number 038-22, dated 7 February 2012, that shows the 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, was cited for award of the VUA for extraordinary heroism in action while in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of service from 25 April 2003 to 18 September 2003 * Number 122-04, dated 1 May 2008, that shows Company B, 704th Support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017286
A year later, his brother told him Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 19 (Qualitative Management Program (QMP)), stated each Soldier would get copy of the board proceedings and they could appeal. Memorandum, dated 5 November 2010, wherein he stated he had reviewed his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and, if not selected for retention, he requested transfer to the Retired Reserve and that he wanted to be allowed to achieve 20 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017288
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. It states for: * block 12f enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * block 18 for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017289
His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years, 6 months, and 4 days of creditable active service with no lost time. * his Soldier Deployment History Outprocessing Report shows he served in a named operation outside the United States from 1 August 2009 to 6 March 2010, a period of 7 months and 6 days * his ERB shows he served in Qatar from 27 July 2009 to 6 March 2010, a period of 7 months and 8 days * his DFAS pay records show he received HFP/IDP and CZTE for service in Iraq from 1 July 2009...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017291
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show he elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Since his spouse died in 2011, it would be equitable to correct his military records to show he elected not to participate in the SBP prior to his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected not to participate in the SBP prior to his May 2006 retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017295
The applicant provides and his record contains a USAR PSEB Addendum, dated 29 July 2009, wherein, in part, it states: * This addendum will be completed by all persons with previous military service enlisting in the USAR with concurrent assignment to a troop program unit (TPU) for a PSEB under the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) * The service representative is responsible for reading and explaining the PSEB requirements outlined in this form * I am not currently qualified in MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017296
The board recommended discharge from the service with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. On 14 June 1985, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 14-12c, for misconduct drug abuse. His contention that he was a model Soldier prior to the incident is not supported by the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017297
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017297 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing on his DD Form 214 his social security number as indicated on his DD Form 398; and b. issuing him a new DD Form 256A showing his honorable discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017298
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal with appropriate oak leaf clusters and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Therefore, he is entitled to award of the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 11 June 1968 to 2 June 1970 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017299
The applicant provides copies of the award certificate and a letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) that does not show the Bronze Star Medal as an authorized award. 6. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the Bonze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017301
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. His record shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal after his DD Form 214 released him from active duty. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017302
The applicant states: * the Army paid him for six years of retirement pay, but he is owed payment for ten years * he entered a buy-out program (Reserve Special Separation Pay (RSSP)) on 15 October 1994; a condition for entering the buy-out program required he submit his retirement papers * he believes the U.S. Army lost his retirement papers and he was not paid his retirement when he reached age 60 on 19 March 2002 * he would like to receive the additional four years retirement pay that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017303
The applicant provides: * Award certificates for the BSM and two awards of the ARCOM * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders for award of the BSM or ARCOM in the available records; his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show them as authorized awards; and a review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System, an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the U.S. Army Human Resources...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017304
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Fporm 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge to show this award. He was awarded military occupational specialty 12B (Combat Engineer). A review of the applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017310
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 * Court Order, adjudged on 10 January 2013 * Certificate of Live Birth, issued on 27 February 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130017310 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130017310 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017312
Public Law 110-252 and Department of the Army, G1 Post-9/11 GI Bill Policy, dated 10 July 2009, provides that a veteran may modify entitlements or revoke entitlements among only those family members that were designated to receive transferred benefits prior to separating from the Armed Forces. The program was implemented on 1 August 2009 and the applicant retired 2 years later. The laws and policies governing the transfer of education benefits (TEB) provide that service members must make...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017313
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is not shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017315
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120004292 on 18 September 2012. The applicant provided: a. a memorandum from the Adjutant, 3d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, dated 13 March 1991, stating the following Soldiers, including the applicant, were authorized to wear the Combat Infantryman Badge and directing a permanent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017316
He states: a. he had a break in service of 3 years from 17 June 2007 to 1 June 2010. b. he made the rank of MAJ on 1 June 2007 then he resigned his commission on 17 June 2007. c. when he was given the honor of holding a commission as a MAJ the second time, he was told that he would receive 18 months of constructive credit towards his new commission. His military records in the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) include a DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017318
In a letter dated 4 June 2012, DFAS advised the applicant that their records did not show that the FSM had ever requested to change his SBP election from spouse to former spouse. The applicant contends, in effect, that the records of the FSM should be corrected to show he changed his SBP election from spouse coverage to former spouse coverage and to pay her an SBP annuity. The applicant did not request an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made within one year of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017320
The applicant provides: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20120016082, dated 30 April 2013 * FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Letter from the Embassy of France * Citation for the French Croix de Guerre with Palm CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A Citation (Decision Number 273) awarding the 79th Division and subordinate/other units, including the 313th Infantry Regiment, the French Croix...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017321
His military service records are not available to the Board for review. The entries in item 29 of his DD Form 214, the National Archives Korean War Casualty File, and the SGO files are sufficient to award the applicant the Purple Heart based on wounds received on 6 October 1951 as a result of hostile action in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds he received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017323
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal and all other awards he earned as a result of his service in Vietnam. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. With respect to the Air Medal, there are no general orders or any evidence available that show he was eligible for, recommended for, or awarded the Air Medal.