ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002323
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 November 1985 to show the date he entered active duty as 4 November 1975 instead of 31 May 1978 and to show he completed the Hercules Fire Control Crewmember Course in 1976. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 November 1975 and he was discharged on 30 May 1978 for the purpose of immediate reenlistment (a period of 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002325
The 6 August 2003 Report of Mental Status Evaluation memorandum for her commander listed Borderline personality disorder and stated her depressive disorder in full remission "has nearly resolved with treatment and is not a significant factor in recommendation for separation." Accordingly, her chain of command initiated separation action against her. As confirmed by the OTSG advisory opinion, there is insufficient medical evidence to support an unfitting PTSD finding at the time of her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002328
The applicant requests payment of his student loans per his 2010 California Army National Guard (CAARNG) Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) contract. He signed a Selected Reserve ARNG SLRP incentive addendum on 9 April 2010 with the CAARNG. He was not authorized to receive the SLRP incentive because he had previously received an SLRP incentive from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002329
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, GWOTEM, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states service members qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the ICM was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002330
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) "with oak leaf cluster" (interpreted to mean a second award). Army Regulation 600-8-22 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. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002331
As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 8 November 1966 through 25 August 1969 and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the AGCM for his qualifying period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002333
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows the authority for his discharge as Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), and the reason for his discharge as frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. A discharge under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002334
The evidence of record shows the applicant submitted a DD Form 2656 to DFAS declining SBP in April 2010, prior to his permanent retirement for disability on 20 May 2010. The DD Form 2656 states the options available would be explained to the spouse and the spouse must not sign and date the form before the member does. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant's DD Form 2656 was properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002335
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * Purple Heart * Two awards of the Army Achievement Medal * Two awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon * Item 14 (Military Education) -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002338
She provided a copy of Annex A of her enlistment contract, dated 9 February 1993, which shows she acknowledged she agreed to the following: * serve 6 years as an assigned member of a troop program unit and 2 years in the Individual Ready Reserve * training in military occupational specialty (MOS) 91M (Hospital Food Service Specialist) * a $10,000.00 SLRP entitlement 4. In addition, Line 7 of Table 9-4 requires the guidance counselor to verify that the applicant has qualifying loans if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002339
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his HOR as Killeen, Texas, because he changed it when he reenlisted in August 2001. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant had established his HOR as Lima, Ohio from 1989 to 13 May 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 ending on 31 January 2011 that his home of record is Killeen, Texas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002343
A DD Form 173 (Joint Message Form), dated 11 September 1968, shows the applicant was released from the USARV Transient Detachment and reassigned to Fort Sill, OK. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002345
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his military education and awards. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that he was granted approval to accept, retain, and permanently wear this foreign badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to block 13 of his DD Form 214 the Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002346
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to honorable. The applicant states, in effect, that he failed to report for his initial active duty for training (IADT) because he was hospitalized for a gunshot wound and was unable to attend training. The applicant enlisted in the Nevada Army National Guard (NVARNG) on 5 November 1993 and was ordered to IADT under the split-training option to attend basic training on 3 January 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002347
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). He states he was awarded the CIB for combat in Vietnam. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not show the CIB as an awarded or authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002349
On 13 November 1978, the applicant's commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), based on the applicant's unsatisfactory duty performance and conduct and his poor attitude. Members separated under the EDP could be awarded a character of service of honorable or general under honorable conditions,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002352
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to all of the benefits he contracted for upon enlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), including a Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB), Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Kicker, and $20,000.00 Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). However, the assistant IG advised the applicant to contact the Army Board for Correction of Military Records since his USAR Annex shows the MGIB Kicker Addendum. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002353
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she submitted a Public and Community Service (PACS) application in a timely manner. Department of the Army Military Personnel Message 93-164, dated 10 April 1993, prescribes eligibility requirements and application procedures for early retirement for enlisted Soldiers under the FY94 Early Retirement Program, and states that personnel approved for early retirement will receive the same benefits as individuals with 20 or more years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002355
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded. The applicants request that his discharge be upgraded was carefully considered and it was determined there is insufficient evidence to support this request. _______ _ 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 | 20130002358
During the period from July to November 1975, he was counseled monthly regarding his failure to pay his excessive debts, writing bad checks to the post exchange, and his involvement in fights related to his excessive debts and failure to pay them. On 20 November 1975, his platoon leader authored a statement indicating that he had counseled the applicant regarding his debts and indicated that the applicant had been beaten several times due to his failure to pay his debts and each time the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002359
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to the Post-9/11 GI Bill that will allow him to transfer his education benefits to his family members. On 7 May 2012, officials at the NGB dispatched a letter to the applicants congressional representative informing him that while the applicant was eligible to transfer his benefits while he was on active duty, he did not complete a request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002361
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was retired due to medical disability due to injuries sustained on active duty. _______ _ _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) AR20120015570 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002364
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR120120006838 on 18 October 2012. The applicant's request that his record be corrected to show he applied for and the Army approved transferring his benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to his retirement from active duty on 31 December 2009 has been carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002366
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge on 22 June 1971 and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002369
BOARD DATE: 19 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002369 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve under the Delayed Enlistment Program with parental consent on 22 July 1980 with a commitment to enlist in the Regular Army on 25 November 1980 for a period of 3 years under the airborne enlistment option for training as an indirect fire infantryman and assignment to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. In regard to his weapons qualifications,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002370
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show: * his prisoner of war (POW) status in Germany * the POW Medal 2. The applicant provides: * four Western Union telegrams * WD AGO Form 53-55 * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) * Morning Report, dated 20 December 1944 * Authorization for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002372
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM). The applicants records show that he distinguished himself in the performance of his military service by attaining the rank of specialist four and being honorably separated after having completed almost 3 years of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002373
On 28 April 1969, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness, based on the above misconduct. His record further shows that shortly after his request to extend his service in Vietnam he went AWOL. Records show the applicant was only age 17 when he enlisted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002374
The applicant provides: * ISP contracts 1, 2, and 3 * Certificate of training, Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine, dated 30 June 2008 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant is requesting Army Board for Correction of Military Records intervention because the request is effective in the previous fiscal year. Volume 7A, chapter 5, section 050301, of the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation states that to be eligible for ISP a medical officer must be below the grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002376
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; 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. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 8 January 1969 through 17 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002378
The applicant requests award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. _________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 | 20130002381
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 February 2011. The applicant states: * this DD Form 214 shows he entered the service on 3 November 1987 and separated on 3 February 2011 * the date of entry is incorrect * he was born on 18 December 1972 * if he had entered the service on the date listed on this DD Form 214, he would have been 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002385
The applicant requests consideration of his medical records by a medical evaluation board (MEB). The applicant states: * By regulation, Soldiers being separated for misconduct under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14 and who do not meet retention standards are referred to an MEB * The general court-martial convening authority (GCMCA) must make a determination if a case should be processed for disability * Between...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002386
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he completed his service warranting an honorable discharge. On 28 May 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002387
On 25 October 1995, the findings of guilty and the sentence were affirmed by the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals. On 21 March 1997, his bad conduct discharge was ordered executed and on 25 April 1997, he was issued a bad conduct discharge as a result of his court-martial conviction. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002388
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It is appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 by deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal and replacing it with the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 and b. adding the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002390
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received while serving in World War II (WWII). His available record contains no other documentation that shows he was wounded during his service in WWII.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002393
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a third award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 15 November 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Her DD Form 214 for this period of service shows award of the ARCOM (2nd Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002395
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Advanced Wound Management Certification Course. The Advanced Wound Management Certification Course is not included among the courses found in this Army pamphlet.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002398
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders or other documents in the applicants military record to show he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty. ____________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 | 20130002401
The applicant requests her under other than honorable conditions discharge be changed to show she was medically retired. In the MOR her commander stated: a. In this request she stated: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002402
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. On 31 July 1986, the applicant consulted with counsel and after being advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial and the maximum permissible punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by courtmartial under the provisions chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002405
There is no evidence available which indicates he received any disciplinary action or a commander's disqualification for award of the AGCM during his active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 19 August 1999 to 18 August 2001 and his DD Form 214 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: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002408
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division (Light), published the following GO: * GO Number 926, dated 24 January 1970, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service from March 1969 to March 1970 * GO Number 3062, dated 17 March 1970, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious achievement from 28 January 1970 to 4 March 1970 4. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002410
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued at that time does not list the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. It stated that to be eligible for this badge, a member must have been on flying status as a crew member or as a non-crew member and must have been qualified and held a principle duty assignment as a crew chief, flight engineer, aircraft maintenance supervisor, observer, gunner, or technical inspector and must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002412
He had taken no actions in correcting his shortcomings despite the attempts from fellow officers to give him guidance and advice. In December 1969, the applicant voluntarily tendered his resignation from the Army for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-120 (Personnel Separations Officer Resignations and Discharges), chapter 5. The evidence of record shows the applicant received a discharge OER wherein his rating officials commented that the applicant had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002413
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002419
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 28 July 1976, the applicant enlisted in the USAR for 6 years. On 18 January 1979, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued DD Form 794A (Discharge Certificate Under Other Than Honorable Conditions).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002423
The applicant provides: * A self-authored statement * DD Form 214, effective 8 January 1971 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), effective 28 November 2012 * DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Letter written to his mother, undated * 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile ) Vietnam Combat Certificate * U.S. Army Military Medals website award information * The Battle of Song Mao internet article * Task Force South Daily Situation Report, dated 4 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002425
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In the absence of his military records or at least his induction document it is presumed that the DOB shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55 is correct. Filing the Board's decisional document in his record will also guarantee the historical integrity of the applicant's military record.