ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021646
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 the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The applicant provides a certificate showing he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021649
The regulation stated: * Item 12f of the DD Form 214 would list credit for all foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * Item 18 - for active duty Soldiers deployed with his/her unit during their continuous period of active service, would list the entry, "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD -YYYYMMDD)" DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The evidence of records does not show the applicant served in Kuwait during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021658
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, by reason of conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021659
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021665
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021667
The policy states an eligible individual is any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and: a. has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve 4 additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election; or b. has at least 10 years of service in the Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021668
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in item 19b (Nearest Relative) to show the name and address of his current spouse vice that of his former spouse. The evidence of record shows the applicant was married to his former spouse, Ms. YDT, at the time he was discharged and issued a DD Form 214. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021668
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in item 19b (Nearest Relative) to show the name and address of his current spouse vice that of his former spouse. The evidence of record shows the applicant was married to his former spouse, Ms. YDT, at the time he was discharged and issued a DD Form 214. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021669
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of the second installment of his Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). At the time the applicant signed his OAB agreement, AOC 35D was not an authorized critical skill for the OAB. The evidence shows the payment of the second half of a $10,000.00 OAB was denied because the applicant was not accessed into a critical AOC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021672
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. An email from ATRRS, dated 13 August 2013, wherein she was notified of receipt of her reservation for the CCC with a start date of 9 June 2014. d. OSRB ROP, dated 8 September 2013, wherein the board directed the removal of the OER covering the period 18 July 2011 through 17 July 2012 from the applicant's OMPF, a memorandum be inserted in her OMPF announcing the period as non-rated time, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021673
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the amount of separation pay entered in block 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 January 2012. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1332.29, subject: Eligibility of Regular and Reserve Personnel for Separation Pay, states that separation pay for Service members eligible for full payment shall be computed at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021675
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. 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. The law requires a member to be on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or after 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021676
The applicant requests that his foreign service be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021676
The applicant requests that his foreign service be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021678
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Cold War Ribbon. The available evidence shows he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD Form 214 for the period ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021679
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 a service medal for his service in Bosnia. Therefore, there is no error or injustice and no basis for correction by awarding him any other service medal for Bosnia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021682
The applicant, the former spouse of a retired service member (RSM), requests in effect correction of her former husband's record to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for former spouse. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021684
Records show he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). 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 12 March 1969 through 2 January 1971, b. deleting award of the VSM from his DD Form 214, and c. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021685
The applicant requests that he be granted an exception to policy to retain his $15,000 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB). The applicant states that the reasons behind his bonus being recouped were based on factors beyond his control and resulted from obstacles in the administrative processing. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the NGB approved the request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021685
The applicant requests that he be granted an exception to policy to retain his $15,000 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB). The applicant states that the reasons behind his bonus being recouped were based on factors beyond his control and resulted from obstacles in the administrative processing. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the NGB approved the request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021686
The applicant requests correction of his records to show additional retirement point credit for his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in 2002. Army Regulation 140-185 (Training and Retirement Point Credits and Unit Level Strength Accounting Records) prescribes the types of training and activities for which retirement points are authorized and the procedures for recording retirement point credit and training for USAR Soldiers. Based on the DA Forms 1380 in his IWS transaction history...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021687
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). This conclusion is based on the fact that the record is void of any derogatory information which would preclude the applicant from being awarded the AGCM (first award) and the lack of any specific action by the applicants unit commander to disqualify him from receiving this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021688
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq and to show he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal. He states he served in Iraq from March 2009 to March 2010, but his DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal and it does not indicate his 365 days of overseas service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021692
He was honorably released from active duty on 4 February 2012 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, by reason of completion of required active service. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. He does not state what specific physical or behavioral health condition made him medically unfit for military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021699
His record is void of documentation showing he was wounded during his military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record does not show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021704
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to duty in Vietnam with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 71st Artillery from 8 July 1967 to 26 August 1968 * item 40 (Wounds) no entries showing he was wounded * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) no entry for the Purple Heart 4. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021705
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the period 11 December 2009 through 10 October 2010 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) to show he received a "Success" rating in Part IVd (Rater Values/NCO Responsibilities Leadership). c. An unsigned third-party letter of support, dated 2 December 2013, from the Soldier who served as his rater during the period covered by the contested NCOER states: * he served as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021706
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 "xx1-xx-xxxx" instead of xx0-xx-xxxx. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021709
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Enlisted Record Brief * Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Standard Form 600, dated 9 May 1995, that shows her Saudi Arabia dates of service as October 1990 and March 1991. Her DD Form 214 listed awards that are specific to Southwest Asia and she also provided an award recommendation as well as a medical document that confirm her service in Southwest Asia in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021710
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show the correct spelling of his last name and that he served at Fort Knox, Kentucky. All other documentation provided by him and contained in his limited file requiring the use of his last name shows "Robertson" as the correct spelling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021713
On 25 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unsuitability, with the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant made a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021714
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant served in seven campaigns and thus is entitled to wear one silver and two bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have them added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021715
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 award of the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). There is no record he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021717
The evidence shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence shows he was previously-awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in one campaign while serving in the RVN. 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 | 20130021718
BOARD DATE: 7 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130021718 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There are no medical records available which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021719
Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 925-xx-xxxx. To clarify any questions or confusion regarding to the difference in the TIN recorded in his military records and his SSN, it would be appropriate to add an entry to item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 showing his SSN as indicated on his USAR discharge orders. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021721
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. _____________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 | 20130021722
On or about 29 February 2000, the battalion commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, commission of a serious offense. He further acknowledged he understood if he received a character of service which was less than honorable he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021727
He states his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows "Uncharacterized Discharge"; however, the letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows his character of service as "Honorable." However, he provides a copy of his DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 20 December 2001 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry level status performance and conduct with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021729
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she served in her primary military occupational specialty (MOS) for 6 years and 10 months versus 0 years and 10 months. Subtracting the 3 months she spent in initial entry training from the 6 years and 10 months she served on active duty indicates she served in MOS 95B for 6 years and 7 months. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021731
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP determined the applicant's MH conditions referred for review were not ratable by the PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021735
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows a medical examination was conducted prior to his discharge, at which time he stated he was in good health and he was cleared for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021737
The applicant requests his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's commander recommended that he be barred from enlistment/reenlistment in the service. However, within 5 months of his being assigned to Company A, Troop Command, White Sands Missile Range, NM, he received NJP on two occasions for disrespect toward and failing to obey orders from a commissioned officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021743
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests General Court-Martial Order Number 91, dated 28 March 2003, be transferred from the performance portion to the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). A civilian applying for the warrant officer program with conduct or even criminal charges must obtain the same moral waiver; however, these charges would never be viewable to the promotion board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021744
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his Gulf War service and LOM are not shown on his DD Form 214 or Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). The evidence of record confirms item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 currently documents his 2 years and 11 months foreign service completed during his deployments from 24 February 2003 through 1 May 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021745
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he applied to transfer his educational benefits to his daughter under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill before he left active duty on 17 August 2010. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 (orders in support of contingency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021749
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 May 2013 shows he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4. Effective 20 June 1991, half payment of non-disability separation pay is authorized to service members of the RA and RC, in pertinent part, who involuntarily have separated from active duty and have met each of the following four conditions: * the member is on active duty and has completed at least 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021750
He is not requesting an honorable discharge, just a characterization on his DD Form 214. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was administratively discharged on 21 November 2005 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-11. The uncharacterized entry-level status separation was the only character of service the applicant was authorized based on the authority and reason for his discharge action.