ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021891
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 his service in Bosnia and award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. a. MILPER Message 11-200, issued 29 June 2011, subject: Updated NATO Policy Regarding Requests of the NATO Medal by U.S. Army Soldiers, shows that, effective 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021893
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 ( Foreign Service) Vietnam from 6 April 1968 to 26 May 1969; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division from 17 April 1968 through 23 May 1969 and exclusively excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of active duty; c. item 40 (Wounds) fragment wounds to left leg, left side of head, and back on 31 August 1968 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021895
He states: * his last military occupational specialty (MOS) was 11F4H (Infantry Operations and Intelligence Specialist) in Vietnam in 1970 * his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Badge) shows he completed the requirement for award of the Parachute Rigger Badge * these awards, to include the ARCOM for 20 years and 1 month of honorable service, were never added to his DD Form 214 3. His service record does not contain orders which show he was awarded the CIB, Parachute Rigger Badge or ARCOM....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021897
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show that he enlisted on 2 October 1946. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to grant the applicants request to change his date of enlistment on his WD AGO Form 53.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021898
The medical authority recommended she be separated from military service in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17 (other designated physical or mental conditions) and that her profile remain in effect until her separation. When a commander determines that a Soldier has a physical or mental condition that potentially interferes with assignment to or performance of duty, the commander will refer the Soldier for a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021899
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. He also requests his military medical records. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a UOTHC discharge was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021901
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He submitted: a. a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 4 November 1969, shows his DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 May 1969 was corrected to reflect a different Social Security Number than shown on his DD Form 214. b. an Honorable Discharge Certificate from the U.S. Army Reserve, dated 1 September 1973, that shows his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021903
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It shows the applicant successfully completed the EIB test and was awarded the EIB. Furthermore, there is no evidence showing he had ever actively participated in such ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021904
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 10 January 1979, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021905
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 9 February 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be furnished to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021906
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Therefore, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart or amending his WD AGO 53-55 to show he sustained a wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021907
She gave birth in November 1972 and he had just come back from Vietnam in December 1971. c. He had to handle the situation with his sick wife the best he could so he had to go absent without leave (AWOL) to try to help his wife. It also shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions and issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021916
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. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that the applicant's unfitting mental health (MH) condition diagnosis be changed to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), coded 9411. The SRP determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021931
His records contain a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service), that he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 30 April 1967 through April 1968; and b. item 41 (Awards and Decorations), in part, that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device by General Orders Number 6928, dated 25 September 1967. His DD Form 214 shows in: a. item 24c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), he completed 1 year of foreign service; and b. item 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021935
His administrative separation packet shows the applicant's company commander notified him on 8 May 2013 that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c, based on commission of a serious offense. d. On 14 May 2013, the Commander, 2d BCT, directed the previously-appointed board members to convene to determine whether the applicant should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021938
On 22 April 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. A review of the applicant's military service records failed to reveal any evidence that he was diagnosed with PTSD or any other mental condition. The fact that the applicant previously provided documents from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Psychiatry Clinic, more than 30 years after he was discharged from military service provides insufficient evidence for upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021942
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Soldiers must have been on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009 to be eligible to transfer their 9/11 GI Bill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021945
He was told that a letter from a Congresswoman was sent to the commander indicating that she was working on his discharge with a focus on keeping him in until he received an honorable or general discharge to include his service of not less than 181 days. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-13, which states he was separated for "personality disorder that interferes with assignment or performance of duty" and "is a deeply ingrained maladaptive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021947
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicants military records, to include his DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) and DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) revealed that all of his documents on file that required an SSN entry contained the number he now claims to be correct. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021952
Therefore, he is entitled to the first award of the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 20 September 1967 to 14 October 1969 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021956
His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years of active duty service. The evidence of record shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service and his records are void of derogatory information or a commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from being awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021958
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Presidential Unit Citation * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Kosovo Campaign Medal * Army Service Ribbon * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021959
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. On or around 15 June 1982, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021962
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge or honorable discharge. c. Paragraph 3-7b states that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Notwithstanding the statements provided by the applicant, the ABCMR does not grant requests for discharge upgrades solely for the purpose of making former service member's eligible for veterans' benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021965
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with one oak leaf cluster (hereafter, 2nd Award). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the ARCOM, AAM (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, Drivers Badge, and Overseas Service Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021967
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. in item 6 (Date of Rank) his correct date of rank (DOR); b. in item 11d (Effective Date) he was discharged on 15 December 1969; and c. in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) he was awarded the Air Medal (AM) and Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021971
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her rank as private first class, pay grade E-3 at the time of her discharge. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 to show her rank as private first class, pay grade E-3 at the time of her discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing on her DD Form 214 her rank and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021972
On 26 March 1981, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021979
His record does not contain any documentation that indicates he transferred, or attempted to transfer, his education benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, prior to his date of retirement. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021980
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant's SSN was listed with the sixth and seventh digits as 69 upon his induction into the AUS and his entry on active duty. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021983
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was discharged due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with depression and a personality disorder. The VA examiner reported that you had a mental condition (PTSD) prior to service due to stressors you had experienced, particularly the death of friends in a motorcycle accident. The examiner stated that you had symptoms of both PTSD and a personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021985
The applicant requests correction of item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 7 May 2011. The applicant provides his DD Form 214, separation counseling checklist, Request for Reserve Unit Assignment Orders, and his enlistment documents. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry in item 6 of his DD Form 214, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021986
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Afghanistan. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) is awarded for successful completion of overseas tours. Therefore, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his service in Afghanistan from 18 December 2011 to 10 November 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021987
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of the contracted amount of $65,000.00 under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) and reimbursement for payments she made. A letter, dated 8 March 2011, from the Chief, Education Incentives Branch, HRC, addressed to the Lender/Loan Holder and stated the applicant had contracted for the Army LRP and under that program the Army would repay up to $65,000.00 of the total remaining original unpaid principal borrowed on the individual's qualifying loans. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130021996
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. There is no evidence in the available records and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022000
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal. His DD Form 214 for this period also shows his rank/grade as SPC/E-4 and his effective date of pay grade as 31 January 1991. There is no evidence in the applicant's records and he provides none to show he was ever recommended for or held the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 or CPL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022006
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his last name as Gxxxxxxxx instead of Dxxxxxxxx. The applicant's military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022013
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. he served in Vietnam from 17 May 1966 to 20 May 1967; b. he was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry from 23 May to 30 December 1966 and to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 35th Infantry from 31 December 1966 to 19 May 1967; c. he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service. The evidence of record confirms he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022019
The applicant requests that his reason for discharge be changed to show he was discharged by reason of permanent disability. He had served 1 month and 18 days of active service and his service was uncharacterized. The applicants service medical records are not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022027
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. This case is being considered based on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 indicates that: a. he was inducted into the Army of the United States and he entered active duty on 8 October 1953; b. he served 1 year and 7 days of foreign and/or sea service (there is no indication that his foreign service was in Korea); c. he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal; d. his most significant duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022028
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). 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 | 20130022035
In order to request an award under Title 10 USC 1130, the member must submit a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award). Given his specialty, the type of unit he was assigned to, and totality of the combat situation at the time, it is reasonable to presume his flying hours were category I missions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Air Medal (38th Award) for meritorious achievement while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022036
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. He further states, in effect, that Purple Hearts were not awarded for friendly fire at the time. His service medical records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022039
There is no evidence in his military records that indicates he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was treated for a combat-related wound. General Order Number 296 issued by Headquarters, 93rd Evacuation Hospital, dated 8 November 1969, awarded members of A Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th ACR the Purple Heart for wounds received on 7 November 1969; however, his name is not listed on the Purple Heart orders. The eyewitness statements were carefully considered; however, in the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022041
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. __________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 | 20130022042
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records are void of and he does not provide any evidence showing he completed training or was awarded MOS 92D. There is no evidence in his records and he does not provide any evidence showing he completed MOS 92D training or any formal training in any other MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022049
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 the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).- 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022064
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 July 1987, the applicant enrolled in the SBP for dependent-only coverage for his son. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he elected to not participate in the SBP when he filed his DA Form 4240, dated 20 July 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022067
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by showing he qualified for award of the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the POW Medal was authorized on 8 November 1985 and is awarded to individuals who in past armed conflicts were taken prisoner or held captive after 5 April 1917. a. There is no available evidence showing that the applicant was ever a POW, or was otherwise held...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022069
Counsel states, in effect, that given the numerous errors that occurred in the disability processing of the applicant as a military intelligence officer instead of as an infantry officer a new evaluation should have been initiated under the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and the applicant should have been retired by reason of permanent disability. Therefore, given the opinion of the USAPDA after an evaluation of the applicants case, it appears it would be in the interest of...