ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021167
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). On 26 June 1970, the applicant was assigned to C Troop, 3rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division for duty as an automotive repair parts specialist. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was not awarded an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021168
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 $5,044.00. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in an Army ROTC Program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021169
Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 that he was issued at the time shows his SSN as XXX-45-XXXX. However, on the date prior to being inducted he indicated that his SSN was XXX-54-XXXX and this SSN is recorded in his military records. The available evidence shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of his active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021176
Because he was not evacuated, no record was made of his wound or treatment, and he did not receive the Purple Heart. No record was made of his wound or treatment, and he did not receive a Purple Heart. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart or for correction of his service medical records to show the "source, fact and treatment" of an injury he received in 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021177
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M16 Rifle and 81mm Mortar bars. After carefully examining the applicants record of service, it appears that the applicant should have received the first award of the AGCM for his service from 27 November 1967 through 26 November 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021178
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130021178 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021179
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as Francis instead of Frank. Furthermore, every one of his signatures in his military records shows he used Frank as his first name. The applicant served in the Army using the name currently recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021180
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 in block 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) Fort Snelling, Minnesota instead of Fort Snelling, Michigan. The applicant provides a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021181
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 22 August 1966 to show the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The applicant served a period of qualifying service in Vietnam for award of the VSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 26 of his DD Form 214for the period ending 22 August 1966 the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021182
The applicant requests correction of his: a. DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 6 November 1969 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and b. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 October 1986 to show his foreign service and award of the CIB. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for this period of service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021183
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. her overseas service in Saudi Arabia and b. award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). In the absence of orders, the first page of the DA Form 638 provided by the applicant alone is not sufficient as a basis for adding this award to her DD Form 214. _____________x___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021184
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 25 November 1992, her immediate commander notified her of his intent to initiate separation action against her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12(c) for misconduct by commission of a serious offense. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021186
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021187
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her middle name as Shane. The military documents filed in the applicant's OMPF show her middle name as Shanae throughout her military service. However, the evidence of record confirms the middle name recorded throughout her OMPF is the same middle name recorded on her DD form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021190
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Counsel states, in effect, that the applicant had several disabilities at the time of his discharge; however, the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) did not consider all of his disabilities and discharged him with a 10% disability rating. There is no evidence in the available records showing what conditions the applicant was evaluated or discharged for and the applicant has not provided evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021191
The applicant provides copies of * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Armed Forces identification cards with the first name spelled Dionicio * His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and his Certificate of Honorable Discharge * copies of a Social Security Card (numbered XXX-XX-9928 and dated 15 August 2013) and a Texas Commercial Driver License (dated 31 July 2013) with the first name spelled Dionisio * 1969 Certificate of Naturalization with the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021193
Accordingly, he was discharged on 30 May 1973. On 7 August 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence determined he was properly discharged and denied his request for an upgrade. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021194
The applicant requests item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and item 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect the rank and pay grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicant provides: * Permanent Order 238-01 * DA Form 4872 (Certificate of Promotion) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 12i (Effective Date of Pay Grade) lists 7 July 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021195
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. ____________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021197
The Korean Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954; and b. the Korea Defense Service Medal 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. There is no available evidence that the applicant served in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, the period for which the Korean Service Medal is authorized. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in his official military personnel file that show he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021215
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to under honorable conditions (general). He understood if his request were accepted he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and that by submitting his request, he was admitting he was guilty of the charges against him. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021218
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 5 July 1922 instead of 15 March 1924. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support changing the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 to show the DOB he requests.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021220
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Medical Badge. The applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal; therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 30 June 1949 through 29 June 1952 * adding to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021221
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) * a self-authored statement * a partial copy of a WD AGO Form 38 (Report of Physical Examination of Enlisted Personnel Prior to Discharge, Release from Active Duty, or Retirement) * one page of his medical record CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Regrettably, there is an insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021223
The applicant requests that a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) be transferred to the restricted folder of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The commander further indicated that he was imposing the reprimand as an administrative measure and not as punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and that he could file the GOMOR in the applicant's OMPF; however, he would not make a final filing determination until after reviewing the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021224
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021225
The evidence of record shows he listed his SSN as xxx-xx-xxx5 throughout his entire 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130021225 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130021225 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021226
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he is entitled to receive a non-prior service enlistment bonus (NPSEB) of $20,000.00. The opinion stated: a. that the applicant had enlisted in the ILARNG on 1 May 2008 in critical skill MOS 19D with a $20,000.00 NPSEB; b. that the applicant subsequently opted to transfer to the IAARNG where his MOS was not available. He was reclassified into MOS 15T (UH-60 Helicopter Repairer); c. that he has served continuously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021227
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 1 (Name) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows his last name as Y-nk-y. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the name in item 1 of his DD Form 214 and adding the applicant's last name as it is listed on his VA Identification Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021228
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows his SSN consistently appeared as "XXX-XX-1XXX" on documents in his records throughout his period of military service. Based on his Social Security Card, his SSN is currently "XXX-XX-4XXX"; however, it is not the SSN he used when he served on active duty, and this does not change the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time his service records were created.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021229
On 15 February 2005, a PEB convened at Fort Lewis, Washington and determined that the applicants left knee pain was unfitting and assigned him a 0% disability rating. The Army's determination of a Soldier's physical fitness or unfitness is a factual finding based on the individual's ability to perform the duties of his or her grade, rank, or rating. If the Soldier is found to be physically unfit, a disability rating is awarded by the Army and is permanent in nature.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021230
On 31 January 2001, the convening authority approved the sentence, and except for the bad conduct discharge, ordered the sentence executed. This form further shows the applicant's character of service as bad conduct and that he completed 2 years, 9 months, and 3 days of creditable military service. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021232
The applicant provides copies of his: * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Personnel Command, letter, Subject: Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter) * DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings), dated 27 April 2004 * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 10 May 2004 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A 5 November 2003, a USAR Personnel Command 20-year letter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021233
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect all of her service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) from 1 January 1997 to 27 September 2004. The DD Form 214 will be prepared to reflect service performed up to the period covered by the DD Form 214. Accordingly, there appears to be no error or injustice in her case and no basis to grant her request to change her DD Form 214 to reflect all of her USAR service performed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021236
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The VA medical record he provides does not satisfy the requirement for award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds by military medical personnel at the time of the wounding, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021238
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy (ETP) to the recent Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA M&RA) Rescission of Army Policy Regarding Renegotiation of Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Officer Special Pay Contractual Agreements to allow him to renegotiate all of his Army medical officer special pay agreements, to include the Incentive Special Pay (ISP), Multi-Year Incentive Special Pay (MISP), and Multi-Year Special Pay (MSP) with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021239
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 15 May 1973, he was discharged accordingly. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the fact that he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a trial by court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or general discharge by the separation authority at the time and it does not support an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021241
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 last unit of assignment as Company B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. The applicants DD Form 214 shows his last duty assignment and major command as: Company B, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021245
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and the Iraq Campaign Medal. The applicant deployed to Kuwait/Iraq during the period 20030306 20040303 during a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and she was awarded the ARCOM. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021246
The applicant requests: a. correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show/add: * her rank/grade as specialist (SPC)/E-4 vice private first class (PFC)/E-3 * her date of rank (DOR) to SPC of 27 September 2013 * her net active service as 3 years, 6 months, and 21 days vice 3 years, 5 months, and 10 days * the Army Achievement Medal b. correction of her separation orders and discharge certificate to show her rank as SPC. The applicant provides: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021248
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence shows he was awarded an infantry MOS and that he served with an infantry unit in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or any other documents indicating he was recommended for or awarded the CIB, the documentation provided does not show he engaged in active ground combat therefore the newspaper article in itself is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021249
He provides: * Orders D123-05, dated 3 May 2011 * memorandum, subject: Placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), dated 3 May 2011 * Department of the Army (DA) Boards Results * memorandum, subject: Notification of Promotion Status, dated 23 June 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A memorandum from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, dated 27 January 2009, subject: Grade of Officers When Retiring or Separating for Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021255
On 15 July 1998, the applicant was released from active duty and he was transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to complete his Reserve obligation. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021257
The applicant requests active duty medical extension (ADME) orders for treatment of his total knee replacement which was caused by an injury/illness that occurred while he was serving on active duty and resulted in a line-of-duty (LOD) determination. The applicant submitted a request to return to active duty for treatment of his LOD injury and recovery from a knee replacement surgery scheduled for 13 November 2013 by his civilian surgeon. He resubmitted his request and submitted additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021259
She provided correspondence from DFAS to her Member of Congress dated 23 September 2013 wherein DFAS stated, "At the time of his retirement, [the FSM] elected SBP spouse coverage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021269
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show: * Purple Heart * Combat Badge (interpreted to mean Combat Infantryman Badge) * World War II Victory Medal * American Defense Service Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Paratrooper Wings (correctly known as the Parachutist Badge) 2. The applicant states the FSM's military record shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021274
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 4 September 1970 to show he entered military service on 16 March 1970 and completed 6 years of U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service. The DD Form 214 is a record of an individual's active duty service at the time of his or her REFRAD. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show an earlier active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021275
BOARD DATE: 1 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130021275 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It established standardized policy for preparation of the DD Form 214 and stated the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021276
On 6 March 1996, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 22 March 1996, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant applied to the Army...