ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001905
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his educational benefits were transferred to his eligible family members in a timely manner in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant states he completed an online request in 2009 to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his two children. He provides an unsigned and undated letter from Senator C____ addressed to the VA stating the applicant recently received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001908
BOARD DATE: 22 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001908 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 March 2012, his command recommended the applicant for award of the Meritorious Service Medal for the period 27 January 2002 through 26 January 2012. Page two with the final approval and orders number is not of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001909
c. A DA Form 597-3 he executed on 20 October 2010 which shows in: (1) Part I (Agreement of the Department of the Army) shows an agreement for a period of 2 academic years of tuition and educational fees up to an amount of $30,000.00 and for books and laboratory expenses a flat rate of $1,200.00; (2) Paragraph 5 (Terms of Disenrollment) of the applicant's DA Form 597-3 states that if the cadet was disenrolled from the ROTC Program for any reason, the Secretary of the Army could order the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001915
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device. Although there are no orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and the applicant's name is not contained on the Vietnam casualty listing, there is sufficient evidence to show he was wounded in action against the enemy and evacuated to medical facilities for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001916
While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was wounded as a result of enemy action is not in doubt, he failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application that he qualifies for award of the Purple Heart. The available records failed to show any evidence that the applicant was wounded or that treatment for such wounds was made a matter of record. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know this action in no way...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001917
On 5 June 1968, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 28 April 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a general discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20130001918
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. A letter of commendation does not constitute a recommendation for or entitlement to an award of the Army Commendation Medal and the applicant has failed to provide sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001919
The applicant states: * this DD Form 214 shows his active duty entrance date as 27 December 1989 when actually it should show 27 December 1990 * the net active service for this period is 1 year, 1 month, and 18 days, which is properly reflected on his DD Form 214 * his separation date for this period is also correct (14 February 1991) * the record is in error because he went into the Army on 27 December 1989 in hopes of fighting in the Gulf War * he was in basic training in January 1990 as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001920
c. Jxxx Sxxxxxx and LTC (R) Lxxxxx both stated, verbatim, that during the jungle phase of the training, they witnessed the applicant lose consciousness on one occasion while they were on a 10-day patrol. With regard to the applicant's request that his medical records be corrected to show he suffered from two incidents of heat stroke during Ranger Training and was not properly treated in accordance with FM 21-11: a. There is no evidence in his service records and he provides insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001922
He provides a request for award of the CIB from the Assistant Adjutant, Headquarters, 58th Infantry Brigade (Separate), Maryland Army National Guard, dated 28 April 1980, which states: * the approximate dates were 20 September 1970 to 22 October 1970 * he commanded Battery B, 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment * his unit was in direct support of 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division * the commander of the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001923
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 it is listed on his Social Security Card and the year of his date of birth (DOB) as it is listed on his Birth Certificate. The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN and DOB were recorded both correctly and incorrectly in his records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001924
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. The available evidence does not show the FSM was married at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001926
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The psychiatrist stated that at the applicant's last visit he was diagnosed with an episodic mood disorder. Based on the health record documents he provided, at no time was he diagnosed with PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001928
In support of his request, the applicant provides the following documents: a. email messages between the applicant and his PMO that show on: * 14 September 2010, the PMO advised the applicant that records did not show the applicant was educationally qualified for the upcoming promotion board and that an officer who is non-educationally qualified for promotion has no chance of being selected for promotion * 22 December 2010, the applicant provided information about his security clearance * 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001933
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: * correct the period he served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) * change his branch of service * correct the misspelling of Colombia 2. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Bogota, Colombia from 12 January 2003 to 30 September 2006. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show service in support of OEF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001934
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Senior Parachutist Badge and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge and completion of the Basic Airborne Course. A review of his personnel records in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) failed to reveal any evidence: * that he qualified as Expert with a weapon or weapon system or was awarded the Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001937
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * He was injured on 13 May 1971 while he was in Vietnam * He sustained an injury when a tire he was changing exploded in his face * He has been back and forth to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in Dallas, Texas, and he has been turned down many times * He had to prove he was in the service and that his injury was service-connected * In June 2010 he received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001938
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * her date of birth (DOB) as 6 Jxxxxxx 1968 * that she was discharged due to a medical disability 2. On 18 November 1987, she was involuntarily released from active duty, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance with an honorable discharge. Based on her request, and her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001939
In effect, he requests correction of his records to show he changed his SBP election from former spouse to spouse coverage. His DFAS pay records show he had former spouse SBP coverage effective 24 August 1995 with Barbara listed as the SBP beneficiary. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001943
A review of his official records shows he was awarded the BSM and two awards of the Air Medal; however, there is no evidence to show he was wounded more than once or was awarded more than one Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting award of the Air Medal and VSM from his DD Form 214 * adding award of the BSM, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001948
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device in lieu of the "4 Bronze Stars." The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with four bronze service stars. His record does not contain any evidence and he provides none to show he was recommended for or issued orders for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001950
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The War Department Form 370 also shows he was discharged "not honorably" per paragraph 5b and Section VII (Desertion) of Army Regulation 615-360 (Enlisted Men - Discharge, Release from Active Duty), and he was to be issued a "blue" discharge certificate. He provides an NA Form 13038 issued on 17 January 2013 showing his service was terminated by "other than honorable discharge."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001951
The applicant requests that the characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 December 1989 be changed to show "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized." U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, Orders D-07-752645, dated 15 July 1997, show he was honorably discharged effective 15 July 1997 which was upon completion of his military service obligation. The applicant was in the first 180 days of continuous active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001952
Based on this information, the applicant's request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed any further in this Record of Proceedings. However, the form does show in: * item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) the entry "1xxx N.W. The available evidence shows the applicant completed a period of qualifying service for award of the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001954
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show a combat wound or injury. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. Therefore, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001960
The applicant states he was first promoted to CPT on 1 June 1996. Title 10, U.S. Code (USC), section 12207 (Commissioned Officers: Service Credit Upon Appointment) states in: a. Paragraph a(1) For the purpose of determining the grade and the rank within grade of a person receiving an original appointment as a reserve commissioned officer (other than a commissioned warrant officer) in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, the person shall be credited at the time of the appointment with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001966
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). These documents include the following: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Various orders 4. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001968
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant served in Vietnam during two campaign periods and is authorized two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal; his DD Form 214 lists only the basic medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001971
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 April 1982, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, for alcohol or other drug abuse. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001981
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 22 July 1963 through 9 July 1966 and his DD Form 214 should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001984
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 should be amended to show his correct DOB * the Combat Infantryman Badge and Presidential Unit Citation should be awarded for his service with the 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division * the Army Good Conduct Medal should be awarded for his service * the "V" Device should be added to his Bronze Star Medal 4. The applicant provides: * Congressional correspondence * WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001985
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-xx9x." The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 11 April 1967, shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-xx9x." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 398, dated 11 April 1967, shows he recorded his SSN as "xxx-xx-xx9x."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001993
His records contain documentation which shows he requested a 6-month extension in February 2005 because he was pending an MMRB to determine his eligibility to continue his military service. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base granting his request for a medical discharge under Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61. _______ _ 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 | 20130002000
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he found various discrepancies and inaccurate facts and issues in the denial letter (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings) and points out the following: * an incorrect unit was cited * he had a sick slip for quarters, but his chain of command refused to correct the record to show he was not AWOL * he did not receive an assignment he requested * his company commander knew he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002003
The applicant requests his award of the Army Commendation Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 29 May 1991. The orders and certificate provided by the applicant are sufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Kuwait Liberation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002007
The applicant states he refutes the findings of the medical evaluation board (MEB) and the physical evaluation board (PEB). The PEB evaluated the objective medical and personnel evidence of record and considered the physical requirements for reasonable performance of duties required by his grade and military specialty and found him fit for duty within the limitations of his profile. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002012
The applicant states his record should be corrected to show his foreign service, the MUC, and all earned awards. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for this qualifying period of honorable active duty service and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002017
The Army G-1 admits yes it was wrong to have the COL serve on so many PSBs, which is clearly inconsistent with the Army G-1 SOP, but since the other five FY09 board members were properly selected under the G-1 SOP; it is okay for the COL to vote his file for a third time in August 2009. j. he never alleged an "entitlement to promotion to COL" as inappropriately stated in the ROP. (1) If the Secretary of the Military Department concerned determines that because of administrative error a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002019
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Glider Badge and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show these awards. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during his service in World War II; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002021
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that he was wounded in Vietnam on 2 December 1970 and was presented with the Purple Heart during Stand-Down at the end of the month; however, he was never given the orders to go with the medal. The available records failed to show any evidence that the applicant was wounded or that treatment for such wounds was made a matter of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002022
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for non-Regular retirement and he is entitled to retired pay at age 60. A qualifying year of service for non-Regular retired pay is a full retirement year during which a Regular or Reserve member is credited with a minimum of 50 points. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * redistributing 3 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002025
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 13173 and certificate for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002026
The applicant requests correction of his medical records to show he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an update to his retirement percentage. d. The PEB also considered his other conditions listed on his MEB. The PEB determined he was physically unfit, rated his conditions, and recommended his permanent retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002028
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 contains the following information: * item 4 (DOB) shows his birth date as 30 October 1955 * item 9d (Effective Date) shows the effective date of his discharge as 2 December 1975 * item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) shows he entered active duty on 22 August 1974 * item 18c (Total Active Service) shows he completed 1 year, 2 months, and 23 days of total active service *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002029
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant did not receive all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his period of active duty service. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and adding to his DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002030
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002030 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. c. In view of the fact he was given incorrect information and missed the 1-year time limit to add his spouse and step-children to his SBP he requests the Board correct his records accordingly. He did not provide any independent evidence to support his assertion that he was given incorrect information concerning the requirements to enroll his spouse and step-children as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002032
The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 through 31 December 2011. The applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Combat Action Badge and he is entitled to have those awards added to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 20 March 2002 through 19 March 2005 * adding award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002033
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002033 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120006833, on 9 October 2012. The evidence indicates he served for a qualifying period, was eligible to complete, and could have completed the TEB action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002035
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The award may be awarded retroactively to those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002037
BOARD DATE: 17 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002037 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he is entitled to three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these 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 Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 10...