ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002038
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge and that he be restored to the pay grade of E-4. On 15 December 1989, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge 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. On 28 March 1990, the appropriate authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002041
The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive award of Board Certification Pay (BCP) from 1 July 2012 through 30 September 2012. The applicant indicated he was requesting BCP retroactive for the 3-month period from 1 July 2012 through 30 September 2012, a period during which the applicant was board certified by the American Board of Radiology, but was not authorized payment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002046
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant was inducted on 19 January 1966. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) and DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) both show his DOB as 14 January 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002047
Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002063
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant contends that his BCD should be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge because he committed the offenses in order to feed his family, he takes full responsibility for his actions, and he has worked hard to turn his life around over the past 20 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002065
The DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) completed at that time shows his SSN as "XXXXXXXX4." A review of his record shows that, with the exception of his DD Form 214, his SSN was consistently recorded as XXX-XX-XXX4 throughout his military service. _______ _ 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 | 20130002070
The memorandum also notified the applicant that when the ROTC scholarship contract is breached, an obligation to the Army must be satisfied by repaying the cost of advanced educational assistance provided by the Army and that the amount of monies spent in support of his education was $106,317.00. In fact, military experts now know that to get people with a conscience to kill with consistency requires two things, an authority to be present in the field with them, and having been led to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002073
The applicant's record shows that after having prior military service, he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 July 2002. The Post-9/11 GI Bill program was not in effect during his military service. The law states only those individual who served on active duty on or after 1 August 2009 are eligible to transfer education benefits under the provisions of the Post-9-11 GI Bill.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002076
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon for his tour in Iraq from 2003 - 2004; however, he was not awarded the numeral "2" when he completed his tour in Afghanistan from 2007 - 2008. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows among other awards the: * Iraq Campaign Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002079
The numeral 2 denotes the second award; b. the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined; and c. a bronze service star is authorized, based on qualifying service, for each designated campaign listed in Appendix B of the regulation and states that authorized service stars will be worn on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002083
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 record contains no evidence that the applicant had applied for or been considered for any OCS program or was assigned to or served in Turkey. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002085
The applicant requests cancellation of the recoupment action that requires him to repay his $20,000 Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) for Critical Skill military occupational specialty (MOS) 68W (Health Care Specialist) in the Idaho Army National Guard (IDARNG) and that he be allowed to retain the bonus as an exception to policy (ETP). He stated the applicant contracted for a $20,000 NPS Critical Skill Enlistment Bonus as a 68W on 4 August 2008. He stated the applicant contracted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002086
The promotion board published their results 2 months after the prescribed timeline causing the release of the promotion list after his retirement date. c. Per Military Personnel (MILPER) Message 12-105 United States Army Reserve (USAR) Colonel APL Board, he met all of the requirements to be considered for promotion to include the mandatory 90 days remaining in service from the convening date of 9 July 2012. d. The board should have released the results prior to his retirement date of 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002088
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002088 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment of his Federal recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 28 December 2012 to 3 August 2012. The evidence of record shows the applicant's date of rank as a CW2 was determined by the SCARNG to be 3 August 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002097
A review of the applicant's records fails to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award). However, records show he served in Iraq during two campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show "0001 00 11" and b. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002103
c. Item 24 shows he was authorized one overseas service bar; however, he served in Vietnam for three 6-month periods during this period of service. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was authorized three overseas service bars. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of this DD Form 214 to show he was authorized three overseas service bars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002114
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 August 2004 to correctly show his service in Iraq. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to correctly show his service in Iraq. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his foreign service as Kuwait/Iraq from 15 May 2003 through 4 July 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002120
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. _______ _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 | 20130002123
For item 13, list awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22. c. For item 18 for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." The evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for award of the KDSM based on his active service in support of the defense of the ROK....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002124
He states, in effect, he should be evaluated by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) in accordance with paragraph 5-17 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) and Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). The evidence of record shows the applicant's administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17 was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations with no indication...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002127
The applicant states he had to request discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, because Army investigators were trying to make him out to be a spy. The DA Form 4126-R (Bar to Reenlistment Certificate), dated 20 November 1991, shows his commander stated: Recommend that you be barred from reenlistment based on your previous DWI [driving while intoxicated] and your violation of Army Regulation 381-12, Subversion and Espionage Directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002134
On 13 July 2006, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense and directed his service be characterized as general under honorable conditions. SPD code "JKQ" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct commission of a serious offense (illegal drugs). His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002136
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was denied the Bronze Star Medal for valor and the Combat Infantryman Badge while he was assigned to an infantry company as a combat engineer demolition crew chief in Vietnam in 1966. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device or Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002139
The applicant states: * the military overpaid his student loans in 2008 he was not aware that an overpayment had occurred since the payments were made directly to the Department of Education while he was deployed to Iraq * he was entitled to $9,000.00 in student loan repayment benefits; however, payments totaling $14,400.00 were applied toward his loans * after redeployment from Iraq, he was released from active duty in Virginia, not California, and his Virginia address is reflected on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002141
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) currently provides the Army's enlisted administrative separation policy: a. Paragraph 3-7a provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002143
He was issued a bad conduct discharge on 13 December 1983 under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), as a result of a court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002144
The applicant requests the following: * an upgrade of his 1992 bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge based on his 10 years of service * correction to Item 12 (Date Entered AD (active duty) This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from AD), ending on 10 March 1992, to show 8 August 1976 2. Effective 1 October 1979, Army Regulation 635-5 was changed to reflect that the DD Form 214 would not be prepared for enlisted members discharged for immediate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002147
The applicant requests her general discharge be upgraded to honorable and that her rank to be restored to private first class (PFC)/E-3. She further acknowledged that she understood if she received a character of service which was less than honorable she could make an application to the ADRB or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for an upgrade of her discharge. On 10 August 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate her from the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002149
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he has a Reserve obligation until 9 January 2016. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. a. Paragraph 2-1 states the DD Form 214 provides a clear-cut record of active service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The applicant's request for correction of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002150
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards) provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 25 July 1969 to 7 July 1971 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 corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002153
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of two Army Commendation Medals. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and two DA Forms 4980-14 (Army Commendation Medal Certificate). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Army Commendation Medal from his DD Form 214 and b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002154
The applicant states he was awarded these medals during his military service. 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 with an effective date of 10 August 1968 by deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and adding the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars 2. The Board also recommends he be issued the medal sets...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002156
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Presidential Unit Citation * Valorous Unit Award * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. Although the units to which the applicant was assigned were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002157
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her award of the Legion of Merit and a forth award of the Meritorious Service Medal be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's 30 November 2012 DD Form 214 includes the Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award) and no Legion of Merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002159
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: a. he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Army Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * ICM with one bronze service star * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award) * Combat Action Badge b. he served in Iraq from: * 15 September 2005-27 January 2006 * 22 December 2006-28 December 2007 5. The evidence of record shows the ICM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002160
On 16 June 1983, the separation authority waived rehabilitation and counseling and directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance with service characterized as general under honorable conditions. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although he provided a certificate which shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002162
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM). A DA Form 4980-12 (MSM Certificate) shows Headquarters, Fort Riley, KS, Permanent Order Number 304-010, dated 30 October 2012, awarded the applicant the MSM for meritorious service during the period 28 May 2005 to 16 October 2012. The evidence of record shows: a. permanent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002165
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. He provides a citation that shows GO Number 1100, issued by Headquarters, Eighth United States Army awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations against an armed force in Korea from 22 December 1952 to 28 December 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002166
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the PH. In order to support award of the PH the member must have been wounded in action and there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. In the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award the PH in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002174
The applicant provides: * Permanent Orders 353-4, issued by Headquarters, III Corps, Fort Hood, dated 19 December 2003, with an attached list of deploying Soldiers * his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 23 February 2005 * his DD Form 214 * a letter from the Washburn County Veterans Service Office, dated 24 January 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows in: a. item 12f (Record of Service Foreign Service) the entry "0000 00 00"; b. item 13 (Decorations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002175
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's records do not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence that his name was legally changed at any time during his active duty service or that he served under any name except A____ Y____. Because the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002181
At first, the enemy could not see them. Like he said, he never saw the enemy. For awards of the Silver Star and below, the Army Decorations Board may disapprove the award recommendation or recommend forwarding the action to the Senior Decorations Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002184
On 2 March 1982, her command initiated separation proceedings against her for homosexuality under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 15. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002188
The applicant requests the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 March 2004. Based on the applicant's service in Iraq, he is eligible for award of the ICM with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 March 2004 the: * ICM with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002189
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show that his date of birth (DOB) is "11 March" instead of "3 March." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002190
Accordingly, on 11 December 1995, the applicant was discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry level performance and conduct with an uncharacterized characterization of service. An uncharacterized description of service was required for separation under this chapter. When separation action is started within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant an under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002191
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge (HD). There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, in light of the applicant's disciplinary record during his service on active duty, there is no basis upon which to upgrade his GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002193
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. A DA Form 37 (Report of Proceedings of Board of Officers), dated 10 February 1955, shows a board of officers convened on 8 February 1955 and recommended separating the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men - Discharge - Unfitness (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character)). There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records and he has not provided evidence that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002195
He never requested reconsideration of the CRSC Board's decision concerning migraine headaches. The HRC CRSC Branch also states: * after reviewing all documentation in support of his claim, the CRSC Branch is unable to overturn the previous adjudications * the documentation submitted still shows no new evidence to link his requested conditions to a combat-related event * this disapproval is considered final * he may appeal to this Board 6. He provides a letter to the HRC CRSC Branch, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002196
On 17 June 1998, he was discharged accordingly in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...