ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018082
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of 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 or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018083
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of a previous application to correct his record to show he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and medically retired. The applicant states, in effect, that he was medically unfit for further service at the time of his release from active duty; therefore, he should have been medically retired. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018084
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not reflect his award of the Bronze Star Medal, but he is attaching a copy of the certificate as evidence that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for service in the Republic of Vietnam from September 1966 through April 1967. This document shows the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, the unit to which he was assigned, was cited for the following unit awards: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018086
The applicant provides a copy of her SBP premium bill from DFAS and DD Forms 2656, dated 20 and 27 August 2013. On 20 August 2013, the applicant's spouse signed a DD Form 2656 indicating his concurrence with the applicant's election not to participate in the SBP. On 27 August 2013, the applicant's spouse signed a second notarized DD Form 2656 indicating his concurrence with the applicant's election not to participate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018087
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant does not provide any evidence; however, she states all the evidence is contained in her OMPF. A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's OMPF only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018102
The applicant requests removal of his referred change-of-rater officer evaluation report (OER) for the period 15 January 2008 through 18 November 2008 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant states: * the contested OER is an unjust and biased evaluation with substantive errors * the evaluations and remarks in Part IVa (Army Values), Part IVb (Leader Attributes/Skills/Actions), Part V (Rater Performance and Potential...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018112
BOARD DATE: 10 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018112 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018115
The applicant requests correction of the commencement date of her second period of initial active duty training service date to 11 December 2012. The preponderance of evidence shows the applicant's second period of active duty commenced on 11 December 2012 not the 13 February 2013 as shown on her 20 March 2013 DD Form 214 and the duration of her period of service does not match the dates utilized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018121
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as honorable vice uncharacterized. It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The DD Form 214 provides a record of a Soldier's active Army service at the time of release from active duty and does not reflect subsequent service in the ARNG or USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018129
HRC stated the documentation provided with the request indicated the applicant was not performing medical duties while being actively engaged by the enemy; therefore, he did not meet the criteria for award of the CMB. While the applicant believes his actions merit award of the CMB, HRC stated the documentation provided with the request indicated the applicant was not performing medical duties while being actively engaged by the enemy; therefore, he did not meet the criteria for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018131
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to show he was honorably discharged due to medical conditions. He had completed 2 years, 4 months, and 19 days of active service that was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. In view of the above, there is an insufficient basis upon which to upgrade his discharge to an honorable discharge or a general discharge or to correct his record to show he was discharged for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018141
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 24 November 1972, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that he be given an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018146
His DD Form 214 further shows: * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and assigned a separation program designator code of 28B (involved in frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities) * his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions * he was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate 11. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018147
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 11 July xxxx. Item 4 (DOB) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 22 March 1978, shows his DOB as 10 July xxxx. ______________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 | 20130018153
The applicant requests to be granted Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) for his condition of tinnitus. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1413a (CRSC), provides that eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. The applicant failed to show through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018158
The applicant requests his award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 23 March 1971. This document shows that all units assigned in Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 were awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, based on Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018164
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018164 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. A copy of this decisional document will be placed in the applicants Army Military Human Resource Record to clarify the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018168
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Presumably a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart who references Army Regulation 600-8-2 (Military Awards) and who further requests consideration of the applicant's entitlement to the Purple Heart. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018182
On 20 June 1984 after consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily 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. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence which supports the allegations that he sought assistance through military or civilian legal channels for issues involving drug...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018184
On 30 July 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The evidence of record clearly shows he chose to go AWOL and the court-martial charges were related to his AWOL. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018185
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he served in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) vice the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) * his social security number (SSN) as XX5-XX-XXXX vice XX6-XX-XXXX 2. There are no available records to show what SSN was listed when the FSM entered active duty on 29 May 1970; however, the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018186
Item 40 (Wounds) contains no entries and the PH is not included among the list of awards shown in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes the Army's awards policy. 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 required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018188
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his middle name as Johnston. The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his middle name is Johnston. It would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his middle name is Johnston.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018190
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-x2xx" instead of "xxx-xx-x7xx." 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 to show his SSN as it appears on his social security card. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018191
This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, was cited for the following awards and decorations: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, for the period 1 July 1968 through 13 November 1968, by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 31, dated 1969 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (2nd Award), for the period 1 January 1969 through 30 June 1969, by DAGO Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018193
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show he changed his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage from spouse only to spouse and children within 1 year of the birth of his son. His son was born after that election was made and he did not receive any counseling or information about the procedure to add him to his SBP coverage. Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018194
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). His record does not contain orders awarding him the CIB. ___________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 | 20130018195
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his last name as M____. 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 last name S____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018197
BOARD DATE: 10 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018197 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is authorized the Southwest Asia Service 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 dated 1 November 1990 to add: a. the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star and the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018200
b. item 31 (Foreign Service), he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 31 May 1970 through 26 April 1971, a period of 10 months and 27 days. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 3 July 1969 through 28 April 1971 and to correct 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: a. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018202
BOARD DATE: 19 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018202 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: a. he received the Air Medal along with the Bronze Star Medal in front of his unit in Vietnam in 1968; and b. he believes he went on the required number of combat air missions to receive the Air Medal. _________x_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018203
c. DA Form 638, initiated on 5 March 1997, indicates that Permanent Orders Number 118-00005, dated 28 April 1997, announced the applicant's award of the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. The evidence also shows that when the second award of the Meritorious Service Medal was processed in 1995, the DA Form 638 indicated he had two previous awards. When the applicant's final award was processed in 1997, the earlier error must have been discovered because this DA Form 638...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018204
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-68-XXXX. The applicant's records contain U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command Orders D-05-026880, dated 18 May 2000, which show his SSN as XXX-68-XXXX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018206
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in two applications, correction of his record to show he held the rank of specialist four (SP4/E-4) instead of private first class (PFC/E-3) on the date of his discharge. The evidence of record as indicated by the lined through entry contained in item 33 of the applicants DA Form 20 and as listed on his REFRAD order confirms he held the rank of PFC/E-3 at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018207
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is authorized for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within specific geographic areas during specified time periods. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant was assigned to a U.S. Army unit in Germany and there is no evidence that she or her unit participated in Operation El Dorado Canyon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018208
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 2 April 1985, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of a general court-martial conviction. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018209
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected show: * his rank as sergeant (SGT) * he was assigned as a Drill Instructor and awarded the associated military occupational specialty (MOS) 2. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 includes an entry showing he was assigned to HHD, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, Fort Jackson, SC, in duty MOS 00F4O Drill Sergeant, effective 3 August 1970. The applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018210
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He has reviewed the applicant's application and supporting documents for relief from the Board and has determined that full administrative relief, without action by the Board, is not possible. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he never requested resignation, dated 12 February 2010 * voiding his 2010...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018212
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018217
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal. c. During these periods, service members in the following categories will not be considered eligible for the National Defense Service Medal: any service member on active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination and any Soldier of the Individual Ready Reserve, Inactive National Guard, or the Standby or Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018218
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides three DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), a memorandum, DD Form 827 (Application for Arrears in Pay), a page titled PDMRA calculator, an Army National Guard (ARNG) Retirement Points History Statement, and eight orders dated between 28 October 2004 and 4 April 2007. The evidence of record confirms the applicant earned 76 days of PDMRA for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018223
His service was not dishonorable. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows on 21 February 1978 he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, by reason of administrative discharge - conduct triable by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018224
On 3 July 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions with reduction in rank to private/E-1. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ___________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 | 20130018227
Item 44 (Time Lost under Section 972, Title 10, United States Code) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was AWOL during the period 28 December 1990 to 27 February 1991. He was discharged on 17 May 1991 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. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018228
The evidence also shows he participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 : * Bronze Star Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018235
The Report of Proceedings provides the following: a. investigating officer found that: (1) there was no documentation to show that the applicant had turned in the hand-receipted IBM Think Pad and by his own statement he had not received a turn-in document; (2) there was no evidence of an incorrect serial number for the missing unit; (3) the applicant failed to properly obtain relief of accountability for the computer by not receiving a turn-in document; (4) the signature on the Statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018236
USAHRC Orders B-11-207771, dated 24 November 2012, show the applicant was promoted in the USAR from CPT to MAJ with an effective date and DOR of 19 October 2012. The evidence of record shows that: a. he was promoted to CPT with an effective date and DOR of 1 September 2005; b. he continued to serve in an active status until he was selected for promotion to MAJ by the Fiscal Year 2012, Major Army Promotion List, Promotion Selection Board was originally convened 30 January - 15 February 2012...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018238
The applicant provides: * DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States) * self-authored statements * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings AR20090007581, dated 16 June 2009 * OAB Agreement * 2 ETP Denial Letters, dated 7 June 2013 and 1 July 2013 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * NGB Form 22 * NGB Form 337 (Oaths of Office) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The NGB ETP denial letters both show: * the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018243
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 1 February 2012, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). His commanding officer directed the DA Form 2627 be filed in the performance section his AMHRR. The decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance or restricted folder of the AMHRR will be made by the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018249
She began to drink until she passed out and eventually one 6-pack of beer would not give her the same results so she started drinking two 6-packs of beer. She started going back to narcotics meetings and eventually went back to drinking beer and using cocaine. She started drinking and using drugs to celebrate and after a while she thought about what she was doing and realized she didn't want to spend the rest of her life looking over her shoulder so she turned herself in at Fort Dix, NJ,...