ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017711
The board found him undesirable for further service and recommended his discharge from the Army under other than honorable conditions by reason of unfitness. His DD Form 214 further shows: * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and assigned separation program designator (SPD) 386 (established pattern of shirking) * his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions * he was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate 12. On 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017712
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Nevertheless, the available evidence indicated she may have requested TSGLI based on hospitalization as well as ADLs: a. The applicant provides medical documents related to shoulder surgery but not loss of ADLs for 30 days which clearly does not meet the criteria for TSGLI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017714
Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at that time, and the medical condition does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017717
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by changing his date of birth from 10 December 1947 to 28 December 1947. A thorough review of every document contained in his available military personnel record, many of which bear his signature, shows that his date of birth consistently appears as 10 December 1947. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130017717 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017719
His military records includes a bar to reenlistment certificate that shows he was counseled on several occasions for infractions that include being absent from duty, sleeping on duty, failing to get a haircut, and smoking in the motor pool. The record does contain a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that identifies the authority for his separation as Army Regulation 635-200 (Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b by reason of misconduct-frequent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017720
The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 27 May 1968 and it appears he has been awarded the Purple Heart. General orders awarded him the Army Commendation Medal; therefore, he is entitled to 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 concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 7 September 1965 through 16 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017722
He provided copies of the following documents in support of his application: * Department of Public Health Standard Certificate of Birth filed on 10 October 1939 showing his first and middle names as Lanny and Wayne and his DOB as 10 October 1939 * DD Form 214 showing his first and middle names as Lanny and Wayne and his DOB as 10 October 1939 * DD Form 215 for the period ending 21 October 1960 issued on 11 March 1963 correcting items 1 and 6 of his DD Form 214 * several identification cards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017729
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his service in Iraq * award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and Parachutist Badge 2. Paragraph 2-5 of Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the regulation under which this Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017731
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show he received his GED (general education diploma). Prior to his enlistment, the applicant completed a DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment Armed Forces of the United States) that shows he completed 10 years of school. His DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record Part I), dated 4 October 1979, shows his civilian education level as 2 years of high school.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017732
IN THE CASE OF BOARD DATE: 17 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017732 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 his name as William Jose V--------. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017734
His record contains: a. The applicant was notified by his unit commander that action was being initiated to separate him for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37, for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention under the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). On 20 June 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017737
The applicant requests approval to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members. There is no evidence in his military records showing he attempted to transfer the benefits prior to leaving military service or evidence showing he was given false or no information about the rules for transferring educational benefits. The applicant requests approval to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017739
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not include the ARCOM among its list of awards. The applicant's military record does not include an order or any other documents to show he was ever recommended for or awarded the ARCOM. The evidence of record does not include an order or any other documents to show he was ever awarded an ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017740
The applicant provides: * signature verification * DD Form 214 * Detachment A, 55th Personnel Services Battalion, Orders 48-07, dated 17 February 1996 * Headquarters, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, memorandum for record, dated 18 February 1996, subject: Certification for Deployment CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Bosnia-Herzegovina/ Croatia from 20 February 1996 to 20 October 1996. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017741
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 records contain U.S. Army Administration Center, St. Louis, Missouri, Letter Orders Number 08-1045618, dated 18 August 1970, which show his SSN as XXX-XX-3972. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017743
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 discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 15 November 1978, the applicant submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) asking that his discharge be upgraded. The evidence of record shows he was recommended and approved for separation under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017745
The applicant requests correction of the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from spouse to former spouse. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. Even though the FSM continued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017749
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the PH is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Although the eyewitness statement indicates the applicant was hit in the back by a large piece of shrapnel, his service record is void of medical documents which indicate he was wounded as a result of hostile action or treated for those wounds. In the absence of evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017750
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 27 April 1995 to show he was separated due to physical disability. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was released from ADT in 1988 due to completion of required service. Because the applicant's physical condition was not medically unfitting for retention at the time of his multiple separations, there is no basis for medical retirement or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017751
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Good Conduct Medal * Purple Heart 9. GO awarded the applicant three awards 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: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017764
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to be advanced on the Retired List to the pay grade of E-7. The applicant states, in effect, that he should be advanced on the Retired List to the pay grade of E-7 because he has a total of 30 years active service and service on the Retired List and because he was told by his brigade commander that he would only receive a reprimand and would keep his rank. On 15 June 2006, in ABCMR Docket Number AR20050013950, the Board considered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017777
He adds that prior to his commissioning he had many of the advanced education, computer experience, and acquisition certificates, etc., that are listed on the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) website as part of his area of concentration (AOC) 70D (Health Services Systems Management) career growth. The evidence of record shows that on 22 March 2008 the applicant was awarded a BA in Communication and on 16 December 2010, he was awarded an MBA prior to his appointment in the USAR. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017779
While serving in the Alabama Army National Guard (ALARNG), he was recommended for promotion to CPT by a Department of the Army (DA) mandatory promotion board adjourning on 17 November 2005 with a promotion eligibility date of 23 September 2006. b. g. He is currently scheduled to be considered for promotion to CPT above the zone by a mandatory promotion board convening on 28 October 2013. h. Instead of being considered for mandatory promotion to CPT again, his effective DOR to the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017783
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Headquarters, 3d Brigade, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized), Permanent Order Number 300-012, dated 27 October 2005, shows he was awarded the ARCOM with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious service during the period 18 January 2005 to 31 December 2005. However, based on his second tour of duty in Kuwait/Iraq in 2005 and participation in one campaign, he is authorized award of the ICM with one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017787
An election to decline to participate in the SBP must be made prior to the effective date of retirement or else coverage automatically defaults to full spouse (or child only, if applicable) coverage. Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985 but effective 1 March 1986, required a spouse's written concurrence for a retiring member's election that provides less than the maximum spouse coverage. The evidence of record shows the applicant's 20-year letter was dated 7 August 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017790
Wards of states are not eligible to receive transferred benefits. The VA cannot establish eligibility for TEB benefits until DoD approves the service member's request to transfer benefits. The applicant contends that her records should be corrected to allow her to transfer her educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to her ward.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017791
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his foreign service in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * he was awarded or authorized the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award), the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) 2. The applicant states: * he is providing his orders and certificates that show he was awarded 2 ARCOMs and an AAM * his first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017792
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017792 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show: a. his former spouse remarried on 16 March 1997 (before age 55); b. his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments were suspended; and c. his SBP premiums were refunded. The applicant provides: * Former spouse's marriage license * Excerpt from the Army Echoes Newsletter * Divorce decree * DA Form 4240 (Data for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017793
He served in Vietnam from 8 June 1969 to 11 January 1970. There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for those wounds/injuries, and his treatment was made a matter of record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017795
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 DA Form 2-1 indicates in block 5 (Assignment Consideration): * he was not recommended for further service on 13 June 1986 * he had been removed from the SFC/E-7 Selection list * his bar to reenlistment was reviewed and it was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017796
The applicant states he served with Company D, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, and they were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the period 5 to 10 May 1968 while he was assigned to the company. Based on his service with Company D, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, he is authorized the following awards: * Presidential Unit Citation * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017798
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of two years on 19 December 1966. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of two years on 19 December 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 17c of his DD Form 214 to show "19 Dec 66."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017800
The applicant states that when his initial appointment packet was accepted and processed by NGB, he was placed on a scroll for newly-appointed lieutenants. Order Number 197 AR, dated 25 May 2012, shows the applicant's promotion effective date as 16 May 2012. d. Even with the delay, his promotion packet could not have been submitted for processing until he completed WOBC. Nevertheless, once he completed WOBC, on 16 December 2011, his promotion packet was processed by the NGB and his Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017802
The applicant requests the characterization of his release from active duty (REFRAD) be changed from under honorable conditions to honorable. He had honorable service after his REFRAD. His DD Form 214 shows he was REFRAD with a characterization of service of under honorable conditions on 7 December 1965 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) due to expiration of his term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017803
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with bronze star, the Valorous Unit Award, and a Vietnamese unit award. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 does not show that 4th Battalion, 60th Artillery was awarded a Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with bronze star, a Valorous Unit Award, or any other Vietnamese unit award while he was assigned to the unit. The applicant provided a copy of his Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017804
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her records to show award of the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon. Although the applicant was paid for training during the period 1 October through 11 October 1987, orders show she was authorized to perform annual training overseas for an 8-day period and the authorized training period included travel time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017807
The evidence of records shows the applicant received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his period of active duty, served in Vietnam, and attained pay grade E-5. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 18 March 1968 through 9 March 1970 and its addition to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017810
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or GD is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017812
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 June 2010, to include award of the Soldier's Medal and to list the schools he attended for his military education. His record contains a DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 November 2007, which lists numerous courses of instruction in item 14 (Military Education). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017813
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his combat time in Korea and, in effect, his combat awards. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017814
The applicant requests that item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued on 4 December 1986 be corrected to show his service was honorable instead of Entry Level Status (ELS). The applicant states: a. in order to buy back the time shown on the DD Form 214 in question, his character of service must be listed as honorable; and b. it is possible that Army National Guard (ARNG) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017817
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017817 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * he signed a 6x2 enlistment contract in the Nebraska Army National Guard (NEARNG) and agreed to serve in military occupational specialty (MOS) 25U (Signal Support Systems Specialist) * in 2011, after serving 4 years, including a 1-year deployment, he changed his MOS to 15T (Blackhawk Mechanic), in order to benefit his unit * although he changed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017819
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following information: * advancement to sergeant (E-5) * conduct and efficiency ratings of exclusively "excellent" * credit for one Vietnam campaign * service in Vietnam with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, from 26 December 1970 through 2 August 1971 * his authorized awards are the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 2013001782
e. He did not accept the early retirement due to the fact that he was given a contract from the RCCC for the "will train" chaplain position meaning he was going back on active duty. The evidence shows the applicant was twice non-selected for promotion as a Regular Army officer. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding his discharge from the Regular Army dated 1 March 2013; b. voiding his USAR contract...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017822
For his unfitting disabilities, the VA proposed a 50 percent combined rating as follows: * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (claimed as shortness of breath) 30 percent * Degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine (claimed as back condition) 10 percent * Left shoulder strain with post-surgical pain (claimed as left shoulder condition) 10 percent * Cervicalgia with degenerative disc disease, cervical spine (also claimed as neck condition) 10 percent b. For his service-connected disabilities, the VA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017823
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * all of his medals and ribbons * he was deployed * the correct years he held his military occupational specialty (MOS) 2. He submitted a/an: a. ERB which shows he completed initial entry training and was awarded MOS 19D and assigned to duty MOS (DMOS) 19D on 23 March 2007. b. DA Form 638, which shows he was recommended for award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017824
The applicant, through his Member of Congress, requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. His understanding is with a good service record you are eligible for an Army Good Conduct Medal for every 3 years served. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant was in the Army Weight Control Program from on or about May 1980 until his release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017827
e. He did not accept the early retirement due to the fact that he was given a contract from the RCCC for the "will train" chaplain position meaning he was going back on active duty. The evidence shows the applicant was twice non-selected for promotion as a Regular Army officer. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding his discharge from the Regular Army dated 1 March 2013; b. voiding his USAR contract...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017828
Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: (1) RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11, entry level performance and conduct with an uncharacterized character of service and RE code of RE-3. By regulation the RE code of RE-3 is the proper code to assign members separated under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017836
The applicant requests correction of his Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Bonus contract by changing the effective date from 1 August 2013 to 26 September 2012. The applicant states: * He believes the 1 August 2013 signing date is in error because the memorandum dated 26 September 2012 was never disseminated to eligible officers until 1 August 2013 * He is attaching an email showing he inquired about the change of policy in March 2012 * He never received a response from...