ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002198
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the social security number (SSN) listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated the DA Form 20 and documents on file in the Military Personnel Records Jacket were the primary sources for information for entries on the DD Form 214. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty and served under an SSN of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The vast majority of the documents contained in his military personnel record show his DOB as 1 November 1945; however, his record contains a Patient's Recording Card, U.S. Army Medical Service Outpatient Treatment Facilities, which shows his DOB as 1 December 1945. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB was recorded both correctly and incorrectly in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002200
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as it is listed on his social security card. His DD Form 214 contains the same SSN used throughout his military career. The applicant provided documentation which shows he currently uses a totally different SSN than the SSN recorded in the available record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002205
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. __________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 | 20130002207
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the social security number (SSN) listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the ninth digit of his (SSN) as 4. 2. The applicant provides a copy of his SSN Card and his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 32 of his DD Form 214 by replacing the ninth digit with a "4" as it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002209
The applicant states: * he feels he was not given enough time to assess his medical condition * he suffers from chronic back pain and is currently being evaluated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) * he was discharged by reason of reduction in force and was not given enough time for a proper medical evaluation * he suffered two injuries to his back from slippery Army equipment * he was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder by the Army 3. He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002210
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his race as Hispanic or Latino and to show he was awarded or authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). It is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002213
The applicant provides: * birth certificate * DD Form 214 * letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 10 January 2013 CONSIDERATION OF 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. The applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002216
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002216 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an honorable discharge. The applicant completed about 14 months of active duty before he was tried and convicted at a general court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002217
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 9 January 1969, he completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed in item 15 (List All Residences from 1 January 1937) that he had lived at XXXX Axxxx Avenue, Cleveland, OH, from 1968 to 1969. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his HOR as XXXX Axxxx Avenue, Cleveland, OH, upon his induction into the AUS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002218
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002219
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that his SSN contains a 2 as the third digit. At the time of his induction the applicant listed a SSN that contained a 2 as the third digit and this is reflected on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002220
The Army Good Conduct Medal may be awarded, for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. d. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal 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. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct and efficiency for the period 29 October 1951 through 10 October 1953. c. Amending Item 27 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002221
At the time of his induction, military member were identified by an issued military service number. His record contains a DD Form 1407 (Dependent Medical Care and DD Form 1173 Statement) completed by the applicant on 25 December 1969 that shows his SSN as "x35-xx-xxxx." Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002222
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 April 2004 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). 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 award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002223
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "Hardship." On 3 February 1993, the applicant requested separation from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 6-3b(1) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of hardship discharge. On 15 February 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation for hardship for being a sole parent in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002226
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Promotion orders * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The regulation, in effect at the time provided that for Item 5a, enlisted personnel would enter the grade in which serving at time of separation, indicating whether permanent or temporary.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002227
The applicant states the narrative reason for his separation was Failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention (EDP) [Expeditious Discharge Program]. He was under the presumption that he had been given an honorable discharge. An AE Form 113-10-R (Notification of Pending EDP Discharge and Acknowledgment), dated 12 March 1982, shows the applicant's commander informed him he was initiating action to discharge him from the U.S. Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-31 (EDP), Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002228
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as "Philip" instead of "Phillip." At the time of his enlistment he provided a copy of the Certificate of Live Birth with his application; however, his records were prepared to reflect his first name was "Phillip" instead of Philip." At the time of the applicant's enlistment he provided the same Certificate of Birth as he provided with his application to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002229
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his first name as Wilxxxx. 2. 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 is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record, previously known as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002231
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his education benefits were transferred to his eligible family members in a timely manner in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence shows the applicant was eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002234
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 4 October 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was absent without leave from 3 July 1985 to 15 August 1985 and that he elected to request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002235
The applicant provides copies his Army Hearing Test, Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) records, SGLV Form 8600 (TSGLI Claim), and HRC and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) letters. b. bilateral hearing loss with an evaluation of 0% effective 30 November 2009. The available medical evidence does not support the applicant's claim for TSGLI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002236
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 he served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom for 7 months and 3 days; not 2 years, 7 months, and 3 days as currently shown. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 and his Army Achievement Medal Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002238
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All of the documents contained in his military record list his name as "K----a R----e D--a." The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002243
The applicant's WD AGO Form 24A (Service Record) shows in section 21 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations), he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge effective 23 March 1945 by General Orders Number 12, issued by Headquarters, 19th Armored Infantry Battalion. His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows in: a. item 31 (Military Qualification and Date (i.e., infantry, aviation, and marksmanship badges, etc) he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge on 23 March 1945; b. item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002249
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Except for his DD Form 214 and a pencil entry on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and his DD Form 47, the SSN does not appear in his records. The applicant DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his first name as "Bobby."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002253
All documents contained in his records list his date of birth as 25 February 1952 including, in part: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 873 (Certificate or Clearance and/or Security Determination) 4. There were three subsequent Open Enrollment Seasons October 1981 through September 1982, April 1992 through March 1993, and October 2005 through September 2006 all extensively publicized in Army Echoes, the Army bulletin...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002257
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to specifically show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his participation in Operation Just Cause in Panama. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 shows his award of the AFEM for Operation Just Cause but it needs to reflect "Panama" for him to qualify for a law enforcement buyout, otherwise he will not get it. This provision of law also allows the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002261
At the time he enlisted he used the SSN that is listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant has provided no evidence to show his SSN is other than that reflected on his DD Form 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record, formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002263
The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place of Entry on Active Duty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 December 2008 to read "Fort Hood, Texas." The DD Form 214 is prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. His DD Form 214 should not be corrected to show he entered active duty at Fort Hood, Texas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002267
Section VII (Termination) of her Selected Reserve Incentive Program Enlistment Bonus Addendum states, "entitlement to the enlistment bonus will be terminated should any of the following conditions occur before the fulfillment of my enlistment agreement and obligation should I: (7) Fail to extend my USAR contracted term of service to compensate for a period of non-availability. Records show she served in Afghanistan for the period 8 November 2012 through 4 August 2013. In accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002272
The applicant states: * he should have had a medical board * the evidence shows he should have been given a disability rating * the injuries that need to be addressed are flat feet (pes planus with plantar fasciitis), cold weather frostbite, and a skin condition * all three conditions are chronic to this day * these injuries began when he was on active duty * these conditions are being treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) now * if proper information had been given during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002276
This section provides that NPBCP may be paid to an officer of the Nurse Corps of the Army who is a health care provider, has a post-baccalaureate degree, and is certified by a professional board in the officer's specialty. The LES's provided by her and the advisory opinion furnished by the Chief, AMEDD Special Pay Branch, show she did not receive NPBCP for the period 1 June 2011 to 30 September 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002277
He had served 3 years and 14 days of active service and he was assigned a separation code of JFL and an RE code of 3. 6. Waivers are granted based on the needs of the service at the time of application. The applicable regulations direct that an RE code of 3 be assigned for a separation code of JFL, which indicates separation for disability with severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002278
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Chapter 5 of this regulation provides that an officer may submit a resignation for the good of the service when court-martial charges are preferred against the officer with a view toward trial by general court-martial, the officer is under suspended sentence of dismissal, or the officer elects to tender a resignation because of reasons outlined in Army Regulation 635-100 (Personnel Separations -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002280
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by promoting him to the rank of chief warrant officer two (CW2), giving him credit for time lost for additional advancement, and restoring him to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). In part V under Performance and Potential Evaluation his rater gave him an Often Failed Requirements ratings and indicated that the applicant was late for drills on six occasions, he did not keep his personal finances in order, he did not provide a recall number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002289
The applicant requests correction of her date of Federal recognition as a second lieutenant (2LT) to 25 September 2010 and promotion to the rank of first lieutenant (1LT) effective 25 March 2012. However, had the application for permanent Federal recognition been properly and timely processed, the applicants date of rank for 2LT would have been 25 September 2010 and her date of rank for promotion to the rank of 1LT would have been 25 March 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002290
The applicant states he enlisted for a $10,000.00 bonus in 2009. The applicant's DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) shows he applied for enlistment in the ARNG of the United States and LAARNG for, in part, training in MOS 25B. Records show the applicant enlisted for an NPSEB for CS MOS 25B in the amount of $10,000.00.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002291
The Army did not show the Army would be better served if he was separated. The FSM stated he was a homosexual and, on that basis alone, he was separated from the Army and given an under other than honorable conditions discharge. c. The policy of the War Department is that enlisted personnel who are discharged because of homosexual tendencies, but who have not committed a homosexual offense while in the service, will normally be discharged as undesirable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002292
He also provided a contract which indicates he submitted a request for a HPOBCP on 20 August 2010 for $6,000 per year for an indefinite period effective 1 October 2009. In an email, dated 7 May 2013, DFAS informed an Army Board for Correction of Military Records staff member that there was no record of special pay other than jump pay. His service record is void of evidence which indicates he received payment of these special pay incentives.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002294
He elected spouse only coverage based on the full amount of retired pay with RCSBP Option B (coverage at age 60). Records show that in December 2001 the applicant was notified of his eligibility for retired pay upon application at age 60. He elected spouse only coverage based on the full amount of retired pay with RCSBP Option B (coverage at age 60) and the applicant, his spouse, and a witness signed the document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002295
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. As a result, the DA Form 1577 in itself is not sufficient as a basis for entitlement to a military award or for correction of military records to show a military award. Since there is no evidence the FSM served during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002299
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002299 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * as it stands, policies prohibit him from transferring his educational benefits to his family members * he retired on 1 February 2009, a few months before the Post-9/11 education benefits became effective * his retirement is not in error; however, his decision to retire in February 2009 was done in error because of improper military information...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002300
The applicant requests additional constructive service credit for a master's degree to ratify her rank as captain (CPT). The advisory opinion states she qualifies for 2 years of constructive credit for her master's degree that was not annotated on her constructive credit form and the total constructive credit awarded meets the active duty phase line for the rank of CPT. Therefore, her military records should be corrected to show she received a total of 2 years of constructive service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002302
The applicant's military records are not available for review. There is no evidence available to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ 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 | 20130002304
The applicant requests: * upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge * reconsideration of his previous requests for a change of his reentry (RE) code 4 to 3 * a personal appearance before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) at his own expense 2. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally considered appropriate. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002311
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his first name as Samuel and his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-6348. Although his birth certificate shows his first name as Samuel, the evidence of record shows he declared he preferred to use the first name Amar when he enlisted in the USAR DEP in November 1976. The evidence of record shows he recorded his SSN as XXX-XX-6345 when he enlisted in the USAR and RA and this SSN was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002317
Service members had to be serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve at the time of transfer of educational benefits to his or her dependents on or after 1 August 2009. Although significant measures were made by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Army to disseminate the information to all Soldiers within all Army components during the initial phase of the program, many Soldiers who left the service during the first 90 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002321
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). 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...