ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018798
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that her uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show she applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018799
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the character of his service as honorable * his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) 2. The DD Form 214 further shows he completed approximately 4 months of active service and the character of his service is "uncharacterized." Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), in effect at the time of the applicant's release from IADT, provided in paragraph 3-9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018802
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 1981 shows in: * item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) SFC * item 4b (Pay Grade) E7 * item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) 77 10 27 (27 October 1977) 4. The evidence of record shows the FSM held the rank/ pay grade of SFC/E-7 at the time of his retirement on 31 October 1981. There is no evidence and the applicant provides no evidence that shows the FSM served in the rank of MSG/E-8.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018803
It provides at: a. Paragraph 2-3 (Enlisted Eligibility), that to be eligible for the ELRP, a Soldier must * be a secondary school (high school) graduate * enlist for six years * have one or more qualifying and disbursed loans at the time of enlistment/re-enlistment/extension * if they have initially contracted for the ELRP on or after 1 October 2009 may continue ELRP eligibility by extending for a period of not less than six years once they reach their 12-month extension window * ELRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018804
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the applicant did in fact enter active duty for training on 11 June 1998, she did so under the split-training program and the initial entry was to attend basic training and not to attain MOS certification. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018806
General Orders Number 2014, dated 3 May 1967, as in his service record and provided by the applicant, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service from May 1966 through April 1967. The available evidence shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his service in the RVN. 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 one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018809
On 14 August 2012, his commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b for a pattern of misconduct. The commander advised the applicant of his right to: * consult with consulting counsel and/or civilian counsel at no expense to the Government * a hearing before an administrative board * personal appearance before an administrative separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018812
The copy of a social security card that he provides, his DD Form 398, and his military personnel records jacket show his SSN as XXX-XX-X622. The evidence shows the SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was properly entered in his record during entry into military service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 at this time to show the SSN shown on the copy of the social security card he provides.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018813
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130018813 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130018813 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018816
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 October 1966. Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA on 11 October 1960 and he was discharged on 10 October 1963, which is properly shown on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 October 1963.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018822
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; 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018824
He believes that if he had been allowed to complete the Army rehabilitation program he would have been able to finish his enlistment. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 21 March 1988 the applicant's chain of command reported to the director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018826
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018831
BOARD DATE: 2 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018831 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Further, an individual who participated in at least 15 combat missions under probable exposure to enemy fire while serving in the principal duty of crew chief, flight engineer, aircraft maintenance supervisor, observer, gunner, or technical inspector was entitled to permanent award of the Aircraft...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018841
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The available evidence is sufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show his middle name as "Leroy."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018842
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 17 June 1983, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, due to being a drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence in his official records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018845
The applicant's service records are not available for review with this case. He completed 1 month and 15 days of active service and he received an uncharacterized characterization of service. c. Paragraph 3-9a(1) states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in an entry-level status, except when characterization under other than honorable conditions is authorized under the reason for separation and is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018847
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. It is possible he attended other training courses; however, his service records are not available for review with this case. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to add any additional training courses to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018848
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he was entitled to the Purple Heart at any time during his active duty service. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence to support his contention that he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018850
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018850 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. However, the misconduct resulting in his court-martial and bad conduct discharge greatly diminishes his earlier good service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018853
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Accordingly, on 28 June 2011, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c (2), for misconduct drug abuse, with a general discharge. Paragraph 3-7a of Army Regulation 635-200 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018854
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time. His record does not contain and he has not provided any evidence to show the charges...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018859
The applicant states according to the Secretary of the Army's memorandum, dated 10 June 2013, TERA is available to all Soldiers who have completed 15 years of active service, including Army National Guard (ARNG) Soldiers. The applicant provides: * 2013 EQRB Results * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Retired Reserve orders * Army Directive 2013-14 TERA CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Retirement with at least 20 years of service has been, and will continue...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018860
The applicant requests removal of a referred DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). His Officer Evaluation Reports show he consistently received ratings of "outstanding performance, must promote" and "best qualified" while serving as a CPT and MAJ. 3. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for removal of a referred AER, dated 11 March 2009, from his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018863
A DA Form 3822-R, dated 14 July 2005, shows that: * evaluation revealed he did not have a major mental illness * he did have a disorder that manifests with disturbances of perception, thinking, emotional control and behavior that were sufficiently severe to impair his ability to effectively perform his duties * his symptoms were confounded by continued drug use * he was not amenable to treatment or to command interventions * his diagnoses were polysubstance abuse, PTSD, and ADHD 13. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018867
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 was also assigned to a unit that was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018871
Counsel requests, in effect, that the records of the applicant's former spouse be corrected to show he elected SBP former spouse coverage in a timely manner. 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 such, it would be in the interest of justice to show the FSM made a former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018872
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). While there are no orders present in the available records to show he was awarded the CIB, the available evidence shows the applicant was serving as an infantryman in an infantry unit in Vietnam and he participated in combat operations that engaged the enemy on 10 July 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018875
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 13 July 1970 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 July 1973 * Certification of Military Service * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision * self-authored statement * three letters of support CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018877
The applicant requests that his home of record (HOR) be changed to an address in Kenosha, WI. All documents in the applicants service personnel records show his HOR as an address in Granite City, IL. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records that show his HOR as Kenosha, WI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018878.
The applicant requests reconsideration for promotion to major (MAJ)/O-4, Judge Advocate General's Corp (JAGC) by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for a missing DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the rating period 1 January 2011 through 31 December 2011 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER). The applicant provided a memorandum from his senior rater to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), dated 10 August 2012, requesting that an SSB for reconsideration of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 2013001888
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The copy of a social security card that he provides, his DA Form 20, and multiple other documents in his military personnel record show his SSN as XXX-XX-X994. It was then entered on his DD Form 214 as shown on his enlistment documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018880
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The copy of a social security card that he provides, his DA Form 20, and multiple other documents in his military personnel record show his SSN as XXX-XX-X994. It was then entered on his DD Form 214 as shown on his enlistment documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018883
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of the awards he is authorized and his overseas service. His DD Form 214 for this period shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon 9. Amending item 13 on his DD Form 214, dated 1 September 2011, to add the "Combat Medical Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award), Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018884
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no orders or other evidence of record that shows the applicant passed the EIB test or that he was awarded the EIB. _________xx______________ 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 | 20130018885
The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. The memorandum states that effective 20 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018886
The applicant requests that his home of record (HOR) be changed from Colorado to Texas. He has resided in Texas for 12 years with the intent of retiring there and he desires his HOR to be changed to Texas so he can take advantage of education opportunities available under the Hazelwood Act. While it is certainly understood why the applicant desires his HOR to be changed in his official records, such records are not altered simply for the purpose of qualifying individuals for benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018888
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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; for the 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018889
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Bronze Star Medal and to delete the Meritorious Service Medal. His award of the Meritorious Service Medal was upgraded to the Bronze Star Medal after he was released from active duty. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms PO awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal which is not shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018890
The applicant states he extended his enlistment for 6 years in 2006 for the SLRP. Based on the foregoing, his records should be corrected to show he is/was eligible for the SLRP in accordance with the terms of his extension contract and issuing him a new annex/addendum to his DA Form 4836 for the SLRP in connection with his extension in the CAARNG on 27 April 2006 that includes a completed and signed the Loan Repayment Program Addendum that clearly specify the terms of the Reserve Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018900
BOARD DATE: 24 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018900 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018903
A comment on the form states she met academic requirements but failed to meet body fat composition standards during the course in accordance with Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). The available records do not include a DA Form 5501 documenting the measurements that served as the basis for determining she did not meet height/weight standards while attending the SLC. Other than her own statements, there is no evidence of error in the determination that she did not meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018904
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214, ending on 12 January 2004 * Orders 212-043, Fort Lewis, WA, dated 31 July 1997 * Operation Orders (OPORD) 00-13 (Steady Victory 2), 1st Armored Division, dated 10 May 2000 * Orders 200-018, Detachment C, 55th Personnel Services Battalion, dated 18 July 2000 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 1 September 2000 * Amended OPORD 00-13 (Steady...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018905
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United Stated Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. his last name as "O'Donnell" instead of "O'Donnel"; b. the Korea Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Cold War Medal, and any other authorized awards; and c. he also requests a copy of the Letter of Commendation listed on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the: a. The Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018910
The applicant requests correction of the dates of his deployment to Afghanistan on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show "SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN 20110217 - 20110711." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 of his DD Form 214 as follows: * deleting "SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN 19000101 19000102" * adding "SERVICE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018912
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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the SSN the applicant claims is correct was recorded in his record. In light of the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct item 32 of his DD Form 214 to show the SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018914
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. For Vietnam service, One Overseas Service Bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018915
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 11 May 1972 to show award of the: * Drill Sergeant Identification Badge instead of "DI Badge" * Valorous Unit Award 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each credited campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018917
The applicant provides and his record contains: a. This pamphlet does not show that the unit to which the applicant was assigned, the 510th Engineer Company, was cited for award of the Presidential Unit Citation during his service with this unit or at any time during its service in Vietnam. 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 the period 5 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018918
On 30 March 1972, the applicant's immediate commander recommended he appear before a board of officers under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) for the purpose of determining whether he should be discharged by reason of unfitness. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 12 May 1972. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with the law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of...