ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018919
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 12 July 1996, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under honorable conditions on 28 August 1996 by reason of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018920
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018920 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence shows the applicant completed a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018925
The applicant requests correction of his record show he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Wound Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The decoration was the equivalent of the Purple Heart, awarded to RVN military personnel who, while engaged in armed combat with enemies of the RVN, were either killed or wounded in action. Therefore, even if there were evidence showing the applicant had been awarded the RVN Wound Medal, there is no basis for correcting his record to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018929
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his rank as brigadier general (BG)/O-7 * award of the Legion of Merit * completion of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) * completion of the Industrial Staff College of the Armed Forces 2. The available evidence shows he last served on active duty from 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018936
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. One author stated he has known the applicant for more than 8 years. Although his records show he was assigned to Panama, there is no evidence and he has not provided any evidence to show he had a mental health condition that caused his misconduct or that he sought counseling/medical treatment to correct his problem during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018940
The fact that subsequent to service the applicant requested a name change, which was denied, does not provide sufficiently mitigating basis for changing the information recorded in the military records, which were correct at the time the applicant performed military service. Based on his service in Vietnam, he is also entitled to correction of item 30 of his DD Form 214 to show he served in Vietnam from 7 June 1967 - 30 April 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018943
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Army Reserve Personnel Center, St. Louis, MO, authorized the issuance of the following decorations to the applicant: * Presidential Unit Citation * Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) * Army Good Conduct Medal * American Campaign Medal * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze service star * World War II Victory Medal * Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp * Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018945
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018945 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * self-authored statement * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, dated 18 July 2013 * two affidavits * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * General Orders Number 995, dated 19 May 1967 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018947
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he was wounded by "friendly fire" and awarded the Purple Heart. The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows that both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force award approval authorities considered the evidence and determined there was insufficient available evidence to award the FSM the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018954
The evidence of record shows the applicant received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings and he had no adverse actions or commander's disqualification for award of the AGCM. 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 3 March 1967 to 19 January 1970; b. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and c. adding to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018964
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 1 December 1958 to show he was awarded or authorized the: * World War II (WWII) Army of Occupation Medal * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Overseas Service Commemorative Medal * American Defense Commemorative Medal * Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal * U.S. Army Commemorative Medal * National Guard and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018966
The applicant provides his DD Form 214, DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report), and DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the correct date he entered active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018969
The applicant requests that the characterization of his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service be changed to honorable and issuance of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The doctor requested the applicant's release from service and stated the applicant was unable to continue in service. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, stated a DD Form 214 would be prepared for members of the USAR under the following circumstances: * after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018972
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 December 1980 (hereafter referred to as his DD Form 214) to show the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), "V" Device on his already-awarded Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018973
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. When the applicant entered active duty, Soldiers were identified by an ASN. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 1 February 1967, stated the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form 214 would be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018979
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. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018980
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was retired in the highest rank/pay grade he held, which was staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 instead of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SSG/E-6 on 15 November 1993 and he served in that rank/pay grade in an active status until he was discharged from the USAR on 19 April 1995. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018982
BOARD DATE: 2 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130018982 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 correcting his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018983
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the AFEM was awarded for service in the Republic of Korea, from 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974, provided the recipient met the minimum service qualifications including service for a period of 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days during the eligibility window. For Army personnel, the National Personnel Records Center will verify the award(s) to which a veteran is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018985
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 matter of official record. The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018986
The applicant states: a. he was not authorized separation pay due to an incorrect calculation of his active duty service; b. Fort Myer and Fort Belvoir Army Finance officials informed him that the time to correct his pay record expired and advised him to apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR); and c. he has orders confirming he met the total time in service requirement thereby establishing his entitlement to full separation pay. Item 12a (Record of Service Date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018987
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to add the Army Superior Unit Award and in item 18 (Remarks) to add his service in Kuwait, Korea, Bosnia, and Germany. His record shows he was awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal; however, only one award was listed on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018988
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel as a result of court-martial. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018989
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the campaign medal for her service in Bosnia. The evidence of record shows the applicant served during a qualifying period of service for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, and she was issued a certificate for award of the NATO Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018992
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: a. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) his award of the Legion of Merit and b. item 18 (Remarks) his participation in the Panama Campaign (Operation Just Cause), Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Defense of Saudi Arabia Campaign, and Liberation and Defense of Kuwait Campaign. Item 13 of his DD Form 214 shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018993
The NARSUM for the MEB stated: * the applicant denied a history of injury to either knee * his current position required frequent stooping past 90 degrees of both knees, prolonged standing and heavy lifting, all of which were performed aboard a ship * he had been experiencing recurrent bilateral knee pain since 1998 as a result of these activities which had been unresolved with rest, physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, stabilization braces, and injections *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018994
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his service in Bosnia. He completed 3 years of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the AFEM and OSR to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018996
The applicant requests correction of his date of enlistment and date of initial entry into military service (DIEMS) from 8 September 1980 to 7 September 1980. The applicant states his initial enlistment date as recorded on his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) is in error and justice requires correction. About 10 others who were scholarship cadets were hustled into an office where they all executed their oaths of enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019001
The applicant states she has a set of orders for deployment to Afghanistan on her integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS), but she did not deploy. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Records Management) prescribes policy for access to iPERMS and the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019004
The SGLV 8286 forms dated 16 November 2009 and 13 January 2010, contained in his OMPF and also provided by the applicant, show the FSM elected to be automatically insured for the full amount of insurance of $400,000.00 with the applicant named as his beneficiary. Unfortunately, the evidence of record confirms that the latest completed SGLI form in the FSM's OMPF is dated 29 October 2010 wherein he elected reduced SGLI coverage of $200,000.00. The evidence of record shows on 16 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019008
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. They were apparently available for the 7 June 2000 Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) consideration of his case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019011
The applicant requests his Non-Prior Service enlistment bonus (NPSEB) which was agreed upon when he enlisted in the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) be assigned a manual bonus control number (BCN) and paid to him in accordance with his contract. His record does not show he completed a bonus addendum at that time. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019012
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. 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. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019015
The applicant submits a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Psychiatric Addendum. The MEB recommended the applicant's referral to a physical evaluation board (PEB). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deletion of "Anxiety Disorder, meets retention standards" and adding "PTSD, chronic, fails retention standards"; b. showing, in addition to his right knee degenerative arthritis rated at 10%, a determination of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019020
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army Achievement Medal. The applicant states he requests an update to his DD Form 214 to show his Overseas Service Ribbon for the time frame between 18 December 1987 and 30 March 1992, a period of 4 years, 3 months, and 10 days of foreign service. There is no evidence in the applicant's service records in the form of permanent orders that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019022
She was originally considered by an MEB on 26 June 2010 that listed six conditions: Metatarsalgia, Anxiety Disorder, Psoriasis, Chronic chest pain, Irritable bowel syndrome, and Myofascial cervical pain. The revised MEB recommended the applicant's referral to a physical evaluation board (PEB). c. After deliberation, the formal PEB concluded that the applicant's psychiatric conditions documented on the revised MEB (Adjustment Disorder and Anxiety Disorder) may be considered administratively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019024
The EPSBD found that the applicant had an unstable left knee and accordingly recommended her separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-11, separation of personnel who did not meet procurement medical fitness standards. A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSBD, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019025
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his military training, specifically: * MD 310 Mechanic Course * Primary Leadership Development Course * Combat Lifesaver Course 2. There is no evidence in the applicant's records and he does not provide any evidence to confirm his attendance at or successful completion of the Combat Lifesaver Course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019026
h. He requests the Board also consider his record of the last 25 years. The applicant's immediate and intermediate commanders recommended approval of his request for discharge with an Other Than Honorable Discharge. The applicant contends that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he was falsely charged with possession of marijuana, he served honorably on active duty from 7 May 1981 through 21 September 1983, and he also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019027
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019028
The applicant states that he served 16 years of service and would like his general discharge upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 22 April 1951, he reenlisted for a period of six years and served until he was honorably discharged in the pay grade of E-4 on 1 May 1957 for the purpose of immediate reenlistment. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019031
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation of his mental health condition. The MEB recommended the applicant's referral to a physical evaluation board (PEB). The PEB found the applicant's condition prevented him from performing the duties required of his grade and military specialty and determined that the applicant was physically unfit due to Anxiety Disorder, NOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019033
The applicant provides: * Enlisted Record Brief * 2007 letter from DFAS * DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) * DA Form 4824-R (Addendum to Certificate and Acknowledgement of Service Requirements for All Personnel Applying for Participation in the ROTC Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) * CC [Cadet Command] Form 203-R (Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship Cadet Contract Endorsement) * Disenrollment notification * CC Form 131-R (Cadet Action Request) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019034
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation of his mental health condition. His MEB listed only two conditions - left knee patellofemoral syndrome and lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome - that failed retention standards and several other conditions, none of which was a behavioral health condition, that met retention standards. The applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show, in addition to left knee patellofemoral syndrome and lumbar intervertebral...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019036
No addendum was generated in either systems, but there is a control number for the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-3-R-E (Bonus Addendum) which is the only document missing for the processing of his bonus. His military records located in the integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) contain a copy of an Annex E (Enlisted Bonus Addendum) he executed on 19 October 2006 for an enlistment bonus. There is no evidence of record and he provided insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019039
The applicant states after he had been discharged, the Army changed his medical evaluation board (MEB) diagnosis to show post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a non-retainable medical condition. The MEB recommended the applicant's referral to a physical evaluation board (PEB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 2013001904
However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) showing, on 27 July 1976, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations- Enlisted Personnel) and received an undesirable discharge with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Additionally, his brother and a friend indicated that he left the military because his fiancée (mother of his child) and his baby were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019042
The applicant requests her Letter of Commendation be added to her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and she requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) she received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout her tenure on active duty. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019043
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the dates of his service during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) instead of the dates of his service in Oman. There is no evidence of error in the preparation of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019045
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to correct his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and two bronze service stars with his Korean Service Medal. Therefore, he is authorized award of the Republic of Korea War 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 individual concerned be...