ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021278
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a more favorable discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and he or she must indicate he or she has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021288
d. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: * completed the Recruiter Career Counselor Course * spent 6 overseas service tours and may be entitled to 5 Overseas Service Ribbons * served in Korea for 13 months and should be entitled to the Korean Service Medal and/or Korea Defense Service Medal * he was assigned as a Drill Sergeant and should be entitled to the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge * in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) the: * Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021289
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 20 October 1969 to 26 December 1970. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021295
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) by transferring the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 28 July 2011, to the restricted folder of her AMHRR. On 30 August 2011, the commander considered the applicant's response and directed the GOMOR be filed permanently in the applicant's AMHRR. The GOMOR was filed in the performance folder of her AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021297
The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Kuwait/Iraq from 13 April through 17 December 2003 (8 months and 5 days) which is not shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021300
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); specifically, item 12f (Record of Service Foreign Service), to show he completed 12 months of foreign service in Iraq from November 2008 through November 2009. Item 12c (Record of Service Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 shows he was credited with completing 6 years, 4 months, and 27 days of net active service during this period of enlistment. Item 12f of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021303
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of her request for an upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. Furthermore, there is no evidence showing she requested relief from wearing uniform pants, nor has she ever said she made such a request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021306
The applicant was not awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, but he served a period of continuous, honorable active duty enlisted service from 5 September 1968 through 30 August 1970: a. there is no evidence of any disciplinary action, adverse information, or commanders disqualification for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal; b. he had all "Excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings except for the period he was a student in Ranger Training where his efficiency was marked as "Good";...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021306
The applicant was not awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, but he served a period of continuous, honorable active duty enlisted service from 5 September 1968 through 30 August 1970: a. there is no evidence of any disciplinary action, adverse information, or commanders disqualification for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal; b. he had all "Excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings except for the period he was a student in Ranger Training where his efficiency was marked as "Good";...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021307
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he * served with B Company, 3d Battalion, 22d Infantry, 25th Infantry Division from 4 July to 6 November 1970 * had no record of misconduct * his conduct and efficiency ratings were exclusively excellent throughout his period of active duty service * sustained a fragment wound to the left shoulder on 31 August 1970 * was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge 4. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021309
On 7 November 1988 the applicant acknowledged that the Department of the Army (DA) had imposed a bar to reenlistment against him under the Qualitative Management Program (QMP). Separation pay was authorized for Soldiers who were separated after 30 September 1990, provided they were denied reenlistment or continuation or were involuntarily separated under other than adverse conditions. There was no known program that authorized separation pay to such individuals at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021314
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021315
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change in the applicant's disability and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021319
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence in the available record to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021323.
The applicant requests correction his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicant provides: * Headquarters, 82nd Airborne Division, Special Court-Martial Order (SPCMO) Number 2 * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence shows the applicant's rank was reduced from SGT/E-5 to SPC/E-4 on 5 April 2012 for misconduct (special court-martial).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021328
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021331
The applicant, the wife of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's records to show award of: * 2 additional bronze service stars for wear on his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp * 2 French Fourragere Unit Citations * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * 1st or 2nd class Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Field Artillery Bar 2. While the applicant provided a list of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021332
On 28 May 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge. On 3 May 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. There is no policy, regulation, directive or law that provides for the automatic upgrade of a less than honorable discharge from military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021334
This publication shows that the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, during the time of the applicant's assignment, was cited in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 11, dated in 1973 for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; and in DAGO Number 42, dated in 1972 for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the CIB for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021336
The applicant requests correction of the induction center (item 25, Place of Entry into Service) listed on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) from "FORT LEAR KANSAS" to "FORT LEAVENWORTH KANSAS." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 25 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show "FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS." ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021338
Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the CIB. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Machine Gun Bars. __________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 | 20130021343
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 July 1987, he was advised by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, with a general, under honorable conditions characterization of service. He acknowledged he understood he could apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or this Board for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021345
This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for the following awards: a. the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 5 May 1965 to 26 September 1970 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 51, dated 1971; and b. the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 15 April 1969 through 16 March 1971 by DAGO Number 5, dated 1973. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021346
Army Regulation 670-1 (Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia) states unit awards are authorized for permanent wear by an individual who was assigned and present for duty with the unit at any time during the period cited or who was attached to and present for duty with the unit for at least 30 consecutive days of the period cited. Although his unit was cited for two awards of the MUC, the MUCs were never awarded to the applicant's unit during the period of his assignment in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021348
He is currently in receipt of retired pay as an O-3 and does not know why his records do not show his pay grade as O-3E. The Military Compensation Information sheet notes that a Soldier who retired prior to 8 September 1980 will have their retired pay calculated based on their final pay times a multiplier based on the number of years of service. It is appropriate to correct the applicant's pay records to show entitlement to retired pay as an O-3E.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021349
The applicant states: * he was promoted in 1975 or 1976 as an acting noncommissioned officer (NCO) in the rank of SGT * his promotion was omitted from his DD Form 214 and kept out of his personnel records * he is eligible for the KDSM for his service in Korea during the period 1974-1975 3. The DD Form 214 he was issued does not show the KDSM as an authorized award. Since there is no evidence of record showing he was recommended for promotion to SGT by a promotion selection board and placed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021351
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130021351 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 he is authorized the Overseas Service Ribbon. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021352
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. The evidence of record shows he participated in three campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show three bronze service stars affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021353
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his service with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment his unit was cited: * Valorous Unit Award for valor from 11 to 31 August 1969, by DAGO Number 43, dated 1972 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 24 August to 31 December 1969 by DAGO Number 42, dated 1972 14. The applicant held an infantry MOS and he served with an infantry unit in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021354
Therefore, he should be awarded the first award the AGCM and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. There is no evidence and the applicant has provided no evidence which shows he was eligible for any other military awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13 December 1972 through 12 December 1975 and b. adding the AGCM (1st Award) to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021355
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The 2011 VA Rating Decision which the applicant submitted in support of his request rates him for post-traumatic stress disorder and TBI but makes no mention of him ever being in combat or being treated for a wound sustained while in action against the enemy or as a result of enemy action. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021356
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 July 1965 to 6 July 1967; b. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021358
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was entitled to a $10,000.00 officer accession bonus (OAB) and cancellation of the recoupment of her OAB in the amount of $10,000.00. The applicant was commissioned into the CAARNG on 15 June 2007. The ITF Bonus Audit Form she provided shows the official who completed the form specifically stated and acknowledged the applicant contracted for a $10,000.00 OAB on 15 June 2007, she was issued a BCN, DFAS paid her $10,000.00 in two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021359
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-86-xxxx" instead of "xxx-68-xxxx." The applicant states: * the SSN on his DD Form 214 is incorrect * two of the numbers are switched * the correct SSN is "xxx-86-xxxx" 3. The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 18 June 1970, shows his SSN as "xxx-86-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021364
His military record contains the following: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 19 September 1966, which does not lists his SSN * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 23 September 1966, which lists his SSN as "XXX-XX-1385" * DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment), dated 27 September 1966, which does not list his SSN 3. Documents contained in his enlisted and officer military record lists four different SSNs. There is no evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021367
The applicant requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded or authorized the AAM (2nd Award), SWASM with 3 bronze service stars, KLM-SA, and KLM-KU. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he is authorized this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 13 of his DD Form 214 to add the following awards: * AAM-2 * SWASM with three bronze service stars *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021368
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130021368 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In conjunction with his 6-year extension in the ARNG, he and his enlisting official signed an NGB Form 600-7-3-R-E on 30 March 2011, for an REB in the amount of $5,000.00. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and state ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he and the appropriate officials timely signed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021369
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. A review of the applicant's service record shows no derogatory information in the form of time lost, nonjudicial punishment, or suspension of favorable personnel actions which would disqualify him for the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021370
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the: a. Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in SWA from 18 October 1990 to 8 April 1991; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his foreign service and the dates of his service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021372
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 22 March 1947 to show his middle name and to show his rank as staff sergeant (S/SGT) instead of private first class (PFC). The available evidence shows that at the time of the FSM's discharge on 28 October 1945, his rank was PFC, which is reflected on his WD AGO Form 53-55 covering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021373
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) and Combat Medical Badge (CMB). The applicant states he should have been awarded the CAR and CMB for his service in the Dominican Republic; however, due to the failure of military personnel they were never awarded. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021377
The applicant provides: * deployment orders * travel voucher for deployment to the Philippines and return * three memoranda, dated 10 September 2002, from Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF) - 510 * a memorandum, dated 31 October 2002, from the Assistant Secretary of Defense * his Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Military Leave and Earnings Statements for February - March 2002 and March - April 2003 * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 4 December 2002 * a memorandum, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021380
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130021380 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Eligible individuals include members of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of their request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and: b. have at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agree to serve 4 additional years in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021381
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). b. Paragraph 3-37b(1)a provides that the decision to file the original DA Form 2627 on the performance or restricted folder in the AMHRR will be made by the imposing commander at the time punishment in imposed. Applications for removal of a DA Form 2627 from a Soldier's AMHRR based on error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021383
His military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) contains numerous letters of unexcused absences with return receipts. However, his record contains a letter, dated 10 February 1981, subject: Unsatisfactory Participation of Statutory Obligated Members (Who Have Not Served 24 Months Active Duty), which shows his commander recommended that he be considered for separation for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178, chapter 7, by reason of unsatisfactory participation. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021387
Currently, the pain in her neck, arm, and shoulder was constant and was especially aggravated while turning her head to the right which sent pain all the way down her right arm. The PEB rated her under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5003, granted a 20 percent (%) disability rating, and recommended she be separated with entitlement to severance pay, if otherwise qualified. Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021393
On 27 June 1979, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) due to misconduct. The evidence of record shows the applicant displayed a pattern of misconduct and did not respond to counseling by his chain of command regarding his responsibility to meet Army standards. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021397
The applicant provides copies of the FSMs DD Form 214s for the period ending 16 October 1968 and 21 August 1969, death certificate and a photograph showing the FSM wearing an Expert and a Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. An award for previous marksmanship weapons qualification is revoked automatically whenever an individual, upon completion of firing a record course for which the previous award was made, has not attained the same qualification. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021398
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Korea. The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed would be entered in item 22c. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021400
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the following items on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * item 13 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * item 19 (Mailing Address After Separation) * item 27 (Reenlistment (RE) Code) 2. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided evidence showing he was awarded any badges or decorations other than those listed on his DD Form 214. ...