ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017328
On 12 April 2006, he signed Annex E to DD Form 4, Enlistment Bonus Addendum, Army National Guard of the United States. He signed a DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) on 14 January 2008, applying for enlistment in the PRARNG. A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United States) shows he enlisted in the PRARNG for a period of 7 years, 7 months, and 18 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017329
BOARD DATE: 27 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017329 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve from February 1982 to May 1995. By law, retired Army personnel who retired with less than 30 years of active service may be advanced in grade to the highest grade satisfactorily held when his active service plus his service on the retired list totals 30 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017331
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. His DD Form 214 shows his last name as Ferraro.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017332
The applicant provides: * Presidential Service Certificate, dated 29 September 1967 * Certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows he participated in four campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show four bronze service stars affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017333
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. On 4 November 1993, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under honorable conditions under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017334
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received in the Republic of Vietnam. 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. _____________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 | 20130017337
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under than other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). On 31 July 1989, the applicant was accordingly discharged. _______ _ _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 | 20130017339
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Service) to show the rank of corporal (CPL) instead of the rank of private first class (PFC). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he held the rank of PFC at the time of separation and the highest rank he held while on active duty was CPL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017344
The applicant requests, in effect, a medical retirement. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of a physical disability. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for a medical retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017345
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the period of his foreign service in Kuwait, his authorized awards, and the correct discharge date. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Kuwait from 20 December 2000 through 19 April 2001. a. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant deployed for service in GWOT operations on or after 11 September 2001 to the AOE authorized the GWOTEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017346
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and item 4b (Pay Grade) private first class (PFC)/E-3 * item 12b (Separation Date this Period) that she was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 15 July 2008 vice 13 July 2007 * item 12c (Net Active Service this Period) be corrected to show 1 year, 5 months, and 27 days of active duty service 2. The applicant states that she has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017350
BOARD DATE: 3 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017350 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017352
The applicant requests correction of his military records as follows: a. instruct the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) to keep copies of all Standard Forms (SF) 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) beyond the 2-year mark; b. correct his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by removing the narrative reason and authority for separation and the reenlistment code from page 1 and adding these items to page 2; c. contact D--n M. B----o (DMB) at the NPRC to confirm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017354
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the applicant's voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service to avoid trial by court-martial was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations. Therefore it appears that his discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017355
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on Army Regulation 600-8-22 and his dates of service in support of Operation Desert Storm, as verified by his DD Form 214 and DA Form 2-1, he is authorized award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the current entry in item 12f of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017356
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart (PH). 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 that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017357
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 award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on the DD Form 214, the applicant is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017359
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 4 April 1995, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), the possible effects of a request for discharge, and of the procedures and rights available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017360
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, and campaign credit for his service in Iraq. His records are absent of evidence and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show he served in support of an operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal is authorized. The available evidence shows the applicant completed a period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017367
The applicant states: * he was awarded the Aircraft Crewman Badge for his duties in Vietnam, but the award is not shown on his DD Form 214 * he sustained a severe back injury which he believes to be a catastrophic event and makes him eligible for the Purple Heart * he believes his duties in Vietnam make him eligible for the Combat Action Badge because he was frequently involved in firefights while serving with psychological operations units supporting infantry units 4. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017368
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 Purple Heart. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017370
The applicant provides: * three applications * his birth certificate * the FSM's death certificate * the FSM's Certification of Military Service from 16 April 1942 to 31 May 1945 * the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-98 * the FSM's Certification of Military Service from 1 June 1945 to 23 December 1945 * special orders, dated 10 January 1944, 24 September 1945, and 26 September 1945 * the FSM's battlefield appointment document * the FSM's orders for award of the Silver Star * the FSM's appointment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017372
The applicant requests correction of her records to show an increase in her physical disability rating to at least 30 percent and a medical disability retirement. The PEB found her physically unfit and recommended a 10-percent disability rating and separation with severance pay. The PEB Proceedings, dated 1 May 1996, show her unfitting diagnosed conditions were rated under VASRD 5003 for hip pain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017375
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends his record should be corrected to show his correct DOB as "30 January 1943." The available evidence of record shows he served exclusively using the DOB of "26 January 1943."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017377
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and, in effect, correction of his record to show all medals and ribbons he is eligible to wear. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017378
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his month of birth as March instead of May. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show his month of birth as March, as it appears on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017379
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 21 May 1968 to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-64-XXXX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 May 1968. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017381
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to honorable and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial which sentenced him to a bad conduct discharge. His records show his service in Vietnam met the time requirements for award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017382
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains very little information pertaining to his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds incurred on 21 February 1971 as a result of hosile action * adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017390
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart (PH) for a shrapnel wound he received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) in 1969. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the PH is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017393
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. On 1 December 2005, he was apprehended by German police for driving under the influence. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017396
The applicant requests his foreign service in Kuwait and Iraq be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Based on this service, he is eligible for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and the GWOTSM and correction of his DD Form 214 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. amending item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017400
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017400 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) to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal. 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these marksmanship qualification badges. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the: * ARCOM * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle and Pistol...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017407
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. All documents completed during his military service show his SSN as XXX-XX-3542 with the exception of his enlistment contract which shows his SSN as XXX-XX-3547. Considering the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017408
On 29 June 1972, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 with an undesirable discharge and he was reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017410
Headquarters, U.S. Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, Permanent Order Number 165-103, dated 14 June 2013, awarded her the Legion of Merit for service from 1 June 2003 to 31 May 2013. Her intermediate chain of command recommended downgrading the award to the Meritorious Service Medal and issued orders awarding her the Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * removing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017411
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 17 August 1978, the applicant submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to general discharge because he was young and immature; but he was a good Soldier, his chain of command was prejudiced against him because he was black, and he was falsely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017415
Only the honorable characterization may be awarded a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or active duty for training, or where required under specific reasons for separation, unless an entry-level status separation (uncharacterized) is warranted. He served on active duty for a period of 140 days; therefore, he was still in an entry-level status at the time of release. The applicant was honorably discharged from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017418
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 31 January 1972, he consulted with counsel and he voluntarily requested 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. The evidence of record shows he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017421
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). g. He contends that the decision to discharge him with a UOTHC discharge was based on incomplete or unknown facts regarding the source and cause of his addiction and the ability to rehabilitate a drug user. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017428
The applicant's record shows he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and he participated in one campaign. The applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the GWOTSM; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Permanent orders awarded the applicant the Army Achievement Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017430
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer four (CW4) in the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) from 9 September 2013 to 20 December 2012. However, this delay pending development of staffing procedures resulted in his date of rank being 9 September 2013, as compared to the date on his state promotion orders of 20 December 2012. b. Additionally, on 2 January 2013, his promotion packet was returned to the state due to a discrepancy in the position...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017438
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Army Achievement Medal and all awards he is entitled to * item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) something other than 4 * item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) something other than homosexual act 2. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017448
His records, including his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), consistently show the use of the SSN XXX-XX-0073. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214. ____________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 | 20130017457
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was appointed as a Reserve warrant officer of the Army, in the rank of warrant officer one, on 30 September 1994. Despite the concerns raised by the reason the applicant provides as the basis for his request, the diploma that is filed in the performance folder of his OMPF is properly filed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017459
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 28 May 1969, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness with an undesirable discharge (UD). Upon successful completion of the alternate service, former members would be granted a clemency discharge by the President of the United States, thus restoring his or her affected civil rights.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017466
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017466 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to honorable. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017467
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to a physical disability retirement. He requested to resume physical therapy for his back pain, reporting he had stopped going to therapy due to a lack of time because of his job requirements. It has the same powers as the board (retiring board, medical board, other disposition board) that originally reviewed but denied the disability claim upon separation or retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017468
BOARD DATE: 27 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017468 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) is incomplete without the KDSM. It is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.