ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019976
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for correction of records to show he performed temporary duty (TDY) in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) during the period 8 September 1966 to 20 December 1966. The applicant's request for correction of his records to show he performed TDY in the RVN during the period 8 September 1966 to 20 December 1966 was carefully reconsidered. However, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his records to show this period of foreign service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019982
Army Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management System), chapter 9, stated a brief description of wounds or injuries (including injury from gas) requiring medical treatment received through hostile or enemy action, including those requiring hospitalization, would be entered in item 40 of the DA Form 20. Nothing in the following typical sources confirms his entitlement to the Air Medal: * his DA Form 20 does not list this award * his flight record is not available for review * his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019988
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. He was authorized or awarded the: * Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star * United Nations Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal c. His most significant duty assignment was Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company, 56th Amphibious Tank and Tractor Battalion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019990
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his correct last name. All five of the DD Forms 4 show his last name as "Ve---e-" and that he signed the documents with that last name. The evidence of record shows the applicant's military service records correctly reflect his last name (i.e., "Ve---e-") as he reported it upon enlistment and several reenlistments, and throughout the course of his military service spanning the period from 19 August 1958 through 30 June 1979.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019991
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the reason and authority for his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019992
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 findings of guilty were based on the accused's plea of guilty. There is no evidence that he was not afforded due process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019995
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he held the rank and grade of SGT/E-5 at the time of discharge. Absent any documentary evidence confirming he held the rank of SGT/E-5 at the time of his REFRAD, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019996
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. At the time of the applicant's separation, an honorable or general discharge was authorized. The applicant contends he was never offered rehabilitation or detoxification before being discharged; however, the available record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019998
The applicant requests correction of item 30 (Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and Number) of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) and WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record). However, the available evidence shows he served in MOS 017 (baker) for 14 months during his enlistment in the Army. Since he did not provide any evidence that shows he served in any other MOS, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for granting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019999
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, Bronze Star Medal, and Air Medal. His record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) which shows his record was corrected on 11 June 1984 to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System, an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of his active duty. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the SSN as it is listed in his SSA records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020006
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states 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. The applicant served in one campaign during a qualifying period for award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020009
On 13 January 1976, the applicant was notified by his immediate commander of his possible discharge from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Department of the Army (DA) message 011510Z, dated August 1973, Subject: Evaluation and Discharge of Enlistees before 180 Active Duty Days. He initially filed a claim for service connection for his low back condition on 27 January 1976, only one week after his service discharge. The evidence of record and independent evidence submitted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020010
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 AR20120019281, on 24 October 2013. The applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show PTSD, chronic, as a disabling condition that did not meet retention standards, effective 21 August 2007, the date of his original separation. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020011
He provides his DD Form 214 and two DA Forms 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards). It stated: * item 5 of the DD Form 214 was self-explanatory * item 24 was to show total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 * item 26 was to show decorations, etc., awarded or authorized during period covered by the DD Form 214 from section 9, DA Form 24 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. In this case, the available records show no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020016
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, the evidence of record does not show he served in Vietnam. ___________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 | 20130020032
His record contains notifications from two separate commanders, dated 21 April 1969 and again on 11 August 1969, showing his commander(s) notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), paragraph 6a because of unfitness. His record contains a Form 1AA (Individual's Statement Separation Under Army Regulation 635-212), dated 21 August 1969, showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020034
SM claims he decided he was never going to return. In fact, in his interview with PCF officials immediately following his return to military control, he stated he had been unhappy with the Army since basic training, and he had no intent to return following his absence to attend his grandmother's funeral. Regardless, after 108 days of lost time due to his AWOL status, he was returned to military control to face court-martial charges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020037
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 14 September 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 2013002004
The separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance and directed he receive an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance, with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020041
His DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket) contains his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), along with other allied documents, which confirm this date. His DD Form 47 shows he was inducted into the AUS on 20 January 1966, and his record contains other allied documents pertaining to his induction which shows he was inducted on 20 January 1966. Since this result is the same date as the induction date shown on his DD Form 47, it is reasonable to conclude the induction date shown on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020044
The separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance and directed he receive an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance, with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020045
Therefore, in the absence of evidence showing additional awards of the Bronze Star Medal, the entry for the Bronze Star Medal on his DD Form 214 is correct. 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 27 December 1971 as follows: a. Delete the: * Air Medal W/DVC 60 * Vietnam Service Medal b. Add the: * Air Medal * Valorous Unit Award * Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020046
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While there is no available evidence to support awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1130. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020049
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * show her prior service * upgrade her uncharacterized discharge * change the narrative reason for separation 2. As a result, in the absence of a breakout of her USNR active and inactive service, there is insufficient evidence to correct her Army DD Form 214 to show her prior Navy service. d. Her narrative reason for separation was assigned based on the fact that she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020052
The PEB determined that his unfitting condition existed prior to service (EPTS) and recommended that he be separated from the service without severance pay. After reviewing the available evidence, the formal PEB hearing determined that the applicant should be granted a 10% service-connected disability rating for service aggravation of his condition while deployed and recommended that he be separated from the service with severance pay. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020058
The applicant provides her: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 2 August 2010 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-5-R-E (Enlisted LRP (ELRP) Addendum ARNG of the United States), dated 2 August 2010 * Offer of Employment, dated 31 October 2012 * Orders 320-006, dated 15 November 2012 * Orders 036-018, dated 5 February 2013 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 17 July 2013 * Memorandum, Oklahoma National Guard, Joint Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020060
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provided sufficient evidence to show he was under operational control of a unit that was awarded the VUA during a period he was with the unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the award of the VUA to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020061
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 January 2014 to show in: * item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty), "Fort Benning, Georgia" * item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry), "XXXX Maracaibo Drive, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403" 2. It further states that the "Home of Record" is the place recorded as the HOR of the Soldier when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or ordered to a tour of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020063
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants record shows that he was clearly cited for his heroism when he distinguished himself by valorous action on 1 November 1965 in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in the RVN. Based upon the available evidence it is determined that the BSM with V Device was the appropriate award for the cited action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020064
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The dates he served in Southwest Asia are on his DD Form 214, but the awards are not listed. The applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, the KLM-SA, and the KLM-KU.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020065
The applicant states that her beginning date of active duty service is incorrectly shown on her DD Form 214for the period ending 17 August 2012 its hows 15 May 2005, when the correct date is 18 August 2008. The applicant provides the following: * DD Form 214 * Orders to active duty * Law school transcript * Letter of Appointment * 2LT Oath of Office CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020068
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In a letter, dated 15 January 2013, the CRSC Branch advised her that they were unable to overturn the previous adjudication(s) and the documentation she submitted still showed no new evidence to link her requested conditions to a combat-related event. In the absence of evidence to support her claim that her VA-rated disability of adjustment disorder was combat-related, there appears to be no basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020076
It must be presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary that he elected to repay the scholarship debt rather than being involuntarily ordered to active duty in pay grade of E-1. On 29 September 2004, he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-3 for a period of 5 years and training as a military policeman. In the absence of evidence showing his debt was not valid and that he was not obligated to satisfy the debt and, again, specifically without knowing the reason for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020077
The applicant requests correction of item 12b (Separation Date This Period) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was separated on 10 November 2011 instead of 11 October 2011. Accordingly, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show she was REFRAD on 10 November 2011 and completed 6 months and 19 days of active service during this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020081
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 18 of her DD Form 214 to show her period of service in Afghanistan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to: a. item 13 of her DD Form 214 the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and b. item 18 of her DD Form 214 the entry "SERVICE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020084
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 May 2013 to show in: * block 11 (Primary Specialty) his military occupational specialty (MOS) code as 91B4O (Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic) instead of 91B3O, and 25U4O (Signal Support Systems Specialist) 22 years 6 months instead of 25U3O 35 years 7 months * block 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) the entry "2004 06 01" * block 18 (Remarks) the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020086
The applicant requests approval to transfer his educational benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his spouse. The applicant's service record does not include evidence showing he attempted to transfer educational benefits prior to leaving military service on 3 November 2010. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020087
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Veterans of Foreign Wars Magazine article featuring Korea Defense Service Medal eligibility * letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 31 July 2013 * letter from the Army Review Boards Agency, dated 3 September 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on the applicant's award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), the evidence is sufficient to show the applicant completed a period of qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020089
On 22 June 2010, the applicant's unit commander notified her that she was initiating action which could result in separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12(c), for commission of a serious offense. The applicant applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge based upon her contentions that she had Family Care Plan issues before her misconduct and that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020093
He requests ratings for unfitting conditions that were not rated and injuries not evaluated at the time of his separation. 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. He provided service medical records, dated 2000 to 2002, which show he was treated for: * left wrist pain no injury noted * low back pain * neck pain * shoulder pain 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020094
The applicant requests correction to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 18 February 2005 to show in item 7a her Home of Record (HOR) as 8xx Fxxx Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081. 2. She served 4 years of active service and her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her REFRAD shows her HOR as 8xx Fxxx Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081. She was transferred to a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Troop Program Unit at Fort Eustis to complete the remaining 4 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020095
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in his military service records and he has not provided evidence that shows his SSN is 261-XX-XXXX. In the absence of evidence showing a material error or injustice or that he did not use SSN 268-XX-XXXX during his military service, there is no basis upon which to correct his military service records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020101
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130020101 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal. ____________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020103
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant requests his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020107
On 2 April 2013, HRC disapproved his request for PDMRA under GA2 and opined that the applicant was not eligible for PDMRA benefits because the law governing PDMRA benefits required that a minimum of 50% of time be spent with boots on the ground in Afghanistan, Iraq, or Kuwait. Although the applicant has not provided any evidence to show that he was unaware of or not properly counseled in regard to PDMRA, it does not appear that he was entitled to accrue PDMRA benefits during his deployment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020113
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130020113 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his rank of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 as permanent. His rank of SGT became permanent on 4 October 1969, the day after his REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020120
The applicant provides: * Certificate of Appreciation (Somalia) * Certificate of Service (Operation Vigilant Warrior) * Certificate of Achievement (Operation Vigilant Warrior in Southwest Asia) * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and certificate showing award of the Army Commendation Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Certificate, dated 29 March 1996, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal for service from 18 November 1992 to 18 June 1994, by Permanent Orders (PO) Number 92-9,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020121
There is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. The applicant's leadership indicated his attitude and job performance was very poor; he absented himself from the platoon without permission; he had to be constantly told to get a haircut, shave, or dress in a more military manner; he had continuously caused trouble since he joined the platoon; he refused to carry out orders; and he had admitted for no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020122
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. General orders awarded the unit to which he was assigned the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...