ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017969
The evidence shows that on 23 June 2010 during the applicant's third deployment to Afghanistan, his commanding officer referred him for a mental health evaluation based on receipt of reports of his driving erratically and striking a pedestrian while allegedly under the influence of alcohol on 22 June 2010. On 25 January 2011, he was convicted by a summary court-martial of the charges and was sentenced to a reduction to pay grade E-7. There is no evidence of record and neither the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017975
It specified that item 22c of the DD Form 214 would contain the total amount of active duty served outside the continental limits of the United States during the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed (e.g., USARPAC). Based on his service in Korea, he is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017976
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 October 1993 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (1st Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)). There are no orders in his military personnel record that show he was awarded the ARCOM (1st OLC). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the ARCOM may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017977
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his name as R____ D____ H____. 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 of his military service records show he served under the name K____ L____ S____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017978
The applicant states: * both the Military Retirement Pay Coordinator at Fort Knox, KY and the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Finance Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) calculated his retirement pay at $3907.00 monthly; however, he is only receiving $3315.00 * his retired pay calculation should be based on pay averaging $6148.23 monthly, not the current based average of $5184.90 * he held the rank/grade of SGM/E-9 for 35 months, from 1 February 2010 to 17 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017983
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. The applicant's contention that his record should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered. Regrettably, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart or amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he sustained a wound as the result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017984
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-0326 instead of xxx-xx-0236 and award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017986
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his foreign service in the RVN and his awards and decorations, as recommended below. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017988
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Army Good Conduct Medal * two bronze service stars to be affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Presidential Unit Citation * Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Mortar Bar * Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rocket...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017989
Section XI (SBP SPOUSE CONCURRENCE) of this form states, (Required when member is married and elects child(ren) only coverage, does not elect full spouse coverage, or declines coverage Item 32 (SPOUSE) stated, I hereby concur with the Survivor Benefit Plan election made by my spouse I have signed this statement of my free will. Item 32a (SIGNATURE), immediately below that concurrence, would have required her signature. In a supporting statement from the applicant's spouse Sophia, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017992
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit (LOM). 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. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018001
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders in the applicant's military service personnel records awarding him the CIB or BSM. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018005
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed 1 year, 11 months, and 27 days of net active service. His DD Form 214 shows the following entries: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) 1992 04 23 * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) 1994 04 20 * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) 01 11 11 (1 year, 11 months, and 11 days) * item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During this Period) ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018008
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his dates of service in Iraq as "20081111- 20091021" (21 October 2009) instead "20081024-20090121" (21 January 2009). The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and Orders 308-722. In Block 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "Service in (Name of Country Deployed) From YYYYMMDD -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018012
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. The applicant also served in four campaigns in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018013
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018013 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided the following documents in support of his request for reconsideration: a. his Joint Task Force South Operation Just Cause Certificate showing he participated in the defense and stabilization of the Republic of Panama from 20 December 1989 to 20 January 1990; b. his VA Rating Decision, dated 30 October 2006, wherein he highlighted the entry: "FRACTURE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018020
The applicant submitted a Memorandum for Record, entitled "Travel and Transportation Entitlement Extension Request," dated 7 August 2013. a. The retired service member and applicant requested an extension because the retired service member's doctor recommended he relocate. However, given the applicant has explained the circumstances that led to the applicant's/retired service member's failure to submit the extension request on time, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018021
The applicant requests upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 14 October 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial with issuance of a general under honorable conditions discharge. Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018022
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. Permanent Order Number 231-234, issued by Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, dated 20 August 2004, awarded the applicant the ARCOM for meritorious service for the period 15 November 2003 to 14 October 2004. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018022
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. Permanent Order Number 231-234, issued by Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, dated 20 August 2004, awarded the applicant the ARCOM for meritorious service for the period 15 November 2003 to 14 October 2004. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018023
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) and three medical documents. Paragraph 11-1a of the version of the regulation in effect at that time, stated that an enlisted person would be receive a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial imposing a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018029
HHB, V Corps, Permanent Order 230-13, dated 18 August 2011, awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) for the period 29 May 2008 through 28 May 2011. The applicant provided HRC Permanent Order 126-04, dated 6 May 2013, which shows HHB, V Corps, Germany, was awarded the ASUA for exceptionally meritorious service during the period 16 April 2011 to 10 May 2012 prior to V Corps Headquarters' deployment to Afghanistan. The applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal while he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018031
It shows she requested separation from active duty under the provisions of chapter 8 (Pregnancy), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). It also confirms she was discharged under the provisions of chapter 8, Army Regulation 635-200, with a separation code of KDF and an RE code of 3. 6. The evidence of record confirms the applicant voluntarily requested separation from the Army under the provisions of chapter 8, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018033
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), created upon his entry on active duty, shows his DOB as 29 August 1949. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018034
The applicant requests correction of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 shows he was released from ADT under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4, by reason of completion of required active service with uncharacterized service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was properly released from active duty upon completion of ADT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018038
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge. On 10 December 1968, the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct). There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018040
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: * Army Commendation Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Air Medal 2. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and certificates for award of the Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Air Medal. 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 as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018041
His DD Form 214 shows that on 27 September 1976 he was discharged with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. In view of the circumstances in this case, there is insufficient evidence to grant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018042
The applicant requests to change the Separation Code and Narrative Reason for Separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 17 November 1994, the applicant requested early separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 16-5(b), due to his locally imposed bar to reenlistment. The evidence shows the applicant requested early separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018043
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * completion of Airborne School * award of the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) 2. His record does not contain and he does not provide any evidence showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award). The regulation states item 13 is self-explanatory and to enter in item 14 in-service training courses by title, number of weeks, and year successfully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018045
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018049
The advisory official stated the following: * the applicant was placed on the PPRL, which is managed by the servicing Regional Support Command (RSC) * as vacant positions are reported, the RSC identifies the first Soldier on the PPRL who meets the reported requirements of the position within the elected commuting distance * in no case will promotions be made to pay grade E-7 and above for Soldiers who are in an over-strength status * Soldiers who have not been promoted within 2 years from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018051
The applicant's record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 9 April 1970, that he completed during his induction processing that shows he listed his middle name as Dwayne. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct item 1 of his DD Form 214 to show his middle name as Dwayne. ___________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 | 20130018052
The applicant provides two character statements and a 20 August 2013 DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States). His DD Form 214 shows, on 26 January 1983, he was separated with a discharge under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018052
The applicant provides two character statements and a 20 August 2013 DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States). His DD Form 214 shows, on 26 January 1983, he was separated with a discharge under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018054
Additionally, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided any evidence showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Absent evidence that conclusively shows the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018055
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. Although the applicant provided a copy of his social security card which shows his SSN as XXX-XX-0170, the evidence of record clearly shows the SSN XXX-XX-1070 was used consistently throughout his entire period of military service and this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018056
His service record contains the following orders: a. He provided Special Orders Number 253, issued by the Headquarters, U.S Army Vietnam dated 10 September 1970, awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018058
His DD Form 214 further shows he completed 1 year, 11 months, and 17 days of creditable active service and with no lost time. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. ____________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 | 20130018059
The applicant requests, in effect, that the entry in item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from "UNCHARACTERIZED" to "HONORABLE." Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The version of the regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge stated a Soldier being separated under paragraph 5-11 was to be awarded a character of service of honorable,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018060
He states: * he was a medic before being changed to a medical technician after an injury * this correction would qualify him for award of the Bronze Star Medal * he was a medic when he first deployed to Europe * he sustained a head injury in 1945, then he was made a medical technician * the fact that he was a medic is not documented by the Army 3. On 4 August 2010, he applied to the ABCMR requesting correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the Combat Medical Badge and award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018061
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he received a hardship discharge rather than a discharge under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial. However, his record contains a memorandum, dated 19 September 1977, which shows he requested to be placed in an excess leave status pending processing of his request for discharge from the Army under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018063
His complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than 20 years of service and a disability rated at less than 30 percent. There is no available evidence and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing he was found unfit to perform his military duties at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018066
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states item 22c will show the total active duty service outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which service was performed, e.g., "USARPAC." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 22c of his DD Form 214 the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018070,
The applicant requests in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 3 June 1939 instead of 4 December 1938. Item 5 of the applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) and various other documents in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) list his DOB as 4 December 1938. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018073
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the SSN the applicant reported as his SSN was consistently recorded in his military service records and 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 | 20130018074
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. This pamphlet shows the 329th Field Artillery Battalion, the unit he was assigned to during his service in the EAME Theater of Operations, received occupation credit for Germany during the period 2 May to 11 June 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his WD AGO Form 53-55 the World War II Victory Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018077
After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there be no change to the physical evaluation board's (PEB) determination of the mental health condition as not unfitting for service. The mental health condition was reviewed and considered by the SRP. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB fitness determination.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018078
On 21 December 2007, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial (other) with a BCD. The punishments that other Soldiers may have received for offenses they committed are not under review in this, the applicant's case. Aside from the applicant's contention in his application to this Board, there is no evidence of record that shows the punishment and type of discharge he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018080
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018080 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the awards already shown on her DD Form 214 for the...