ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002426
The applicant requests the date of birth (DOB) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed from 5 May xxx2 to 23 February xxx3. His DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 5 May xx2. When the applicant enlisted, his DOB was recorded as 23 February xxx3, which is the DOB he claims is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002429
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant confirms she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), chapter 4, by reason of disability with severance pay, non-combat (enhanced). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002432
His record shows he only served in Service Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment for 1 month. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military record and he provided insufficient evidence to show that his most significant duty assignment (i.e., his last duty assignment) was with H Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Machine Gun Section.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002434
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically retired. The medical records provided by the applicant do not include any service medical records. The applicant's service medical records are not available for review and his civilian medical records show he declined intervention procedures for his ulcers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002441
His DD Form 214 shows he held MOS 05B45 as his PMOS; however, the evidence of record shows he held MOS 05B4S as his PMOS. Special orders awarded him MOS 05B2S based on his successful completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course. The evidence of record shows he completed the infantry MOS course during AIT; therefore, it would be appropriate to amend item 25 of his DD Form 214 to show this completed course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002443
Item 77 of this form shows he was not qualified for induction or enlistment under the provisions of paragraph 2-14q of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) and paragraph 5-9 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). His records show he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9, because of not meeting medical fitness standards at the time of his enlistment. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002444
There is no evidence the applicant received permanent Federal recognition as a 2LT from NGB within the 6-month period required by Army National Guard/Army regulations. In the processing of this case an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Personnel Division, NGB, wherein, he recommended approval of the applicant's request to backdate her initial 2LT appointment to 23 May 2010, to promote her to 1LT effective on and with a date of rank of 23 November 2011, and provide her all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002445
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was promoted to sergeant (SGT)/E-5 prior to his discharge by reason of disability. The unit made sure he never got it. The applicant provides insufficient evidence to show he was improperly not recommended for promotion by his chain of command.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002448
The e-mails provided by the applicant basically state the same findings and determinations as stated in the advisory opinion. The applicants military records may be corrected to show her SLRP addendum was completed in a timely manner and that her enlistment contract was amended to include the sentence If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment as payable under the SLRP and the government fails to verify that the member is eligible for payment of those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002450
Because he was a sergeant with less than 5 years service he had no chance to appeal. On 18 December 1984, the applicant was notified by his commander that action was being taken to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct. On 18 December 1984, the applicant's commander wrote a letter of recommendation wherein he strongly requested that the applicant not be separated for his misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002453
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to honorable. He requests an upgrade of his discharge UOTHC based on his post-service conduct. The applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12(c), for misconduct commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002454
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002454 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that while he served on active duty as an enlisted man he was a dual status U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) officer and he was promoted to major. There is no available evidence the applicant ever served on active duty as a major.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002468
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for 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. On 11 September 2002, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge request and directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002474
Orders 344-0089, dated 10 December 2010, published by Headquarters, Fort Bliss amended Orders 029-0019, dated 29 January 2010, by changing his retired grade of rank from SSG to SFC. Order Number D254-12, dated 10 September 2012, removed him from the TDRL on 10 September 2012, and on the date following he was permanently retired in the rank of SFC. The evidence of record shows the applicant was medically retired on 19 February 2010 and was placed on the TDRL in the rank of SSG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002475
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Bronze Star Medal and he should have been awarded the Silver Star for action in combat on or about 8 September 1944. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. However, in the absence of official orders, there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal or correct his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002479
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show completion of Airborne Training and Air Assault School, as well as award of the Parachutist and Air Assault Badges. He provided a Certificate of Training, dated 7 June 1974, that shows he completed Air Assault School on that same day. All formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 are to be included...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002483
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart after he departed Vietnam and it was never added to his DD Form 214. On 5 May 1989, the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) issued a DA Form 1577 authorizing the issuance of medal sets to the applicant for the Purple Heart and the awards listed on his DD Form 214. Therefore, absent evidence to show he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart, there appears to be no basis to grant his request to enter the Purple Heart on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002491
The SR's portion of this OER should be redacted in its entirety; d. the rater placed an "X" in all the "Yes" boxes in Part IV (Performance Evaluation - Professionalism (Rater)); e. in Part Va (Performance and Potential Evaluation (Rater)), the rater marked the "Outstanding Performance, Must Promote" box; f. in Part Vb (Performance Narrative), the rater entered positive comments such as "As Biometrics Officer, Chief [applicant's name] provided training and motivation to double the amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002493
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 533(b)(1)(A) provides that constructive service credit shall be awarded to an officer receiving an original appointment in the Regular Army for advanced education and training that is a prerequisite for the officers appointment; however, section 533(d)(1) provides that an officer may not be credited for advanced education or training obtained while the service member served as a commissioned officer on active duty or in an active status. Each case considered by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002494
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He completed 3 years of total active military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the PH, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002496
She should have received day-for-day credit for her prior commissioned service in the Medical Service Corps, but she received half-day credit, which resulted in her reduction. The advisory official stated that, after careful review of the applicant's records, it was the opinion of his office that she was properly given half-day service credit for her prior active commissioned service. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request to be awarded day-for-day credit for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002510
The applicant states: a. he received numerous letters of appreciation and achievement, and a V Corps medallion; b. his awards include the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Wheeled Vehicle Bar; c. other veterans have questioned why he has not received the AGCM for his service to the country; and d. his record should be reviewed for consideration of all awards for which he qualified. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002517
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her late father's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 1 September 1953 to show two awards of the Purple Heart. The applicant states the FSM's DD Form 214 for the period 28 November 1950 to 1 September 1953 shows he received wounds to his right thigh and right buttock. The entry in item 29 of the FSM's DD Form 214 for the period ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002518
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-X7-XXXX," but the correct SSN is "XXX-X2-XXXX." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 1 February 1967, stated the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form 214 was to be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002519
On 10 September 2009, a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) convened to consider her conditions as listed below: a. There is no evidence showing her diagnosed conditions of sleep apnea and depression were disabling or prevented her from performing the duties of her MOS. ___________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 | 20130002520
On 20 May 2011, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions in the pay grade of E-5 on 31 January 2012 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct due...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002523
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 Purple Heart. His records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 * adding the following awards to his DD Form 214 * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002539
The applicant provides * Disenrollment of Scholarship/Nonscholarship Cadet from ROTC memorandum and acknowledgement packet * ROTC Disenrollment from ROTC memorandum * DA Form 5315-E (U.S. Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record) * Letter from Progressive Financial Services, Inc. Part I (Agreement of the Department of the Army) an agreement for a period of 4 academic years for full tuition and fees and flat rate of $900.00 for books and laboratory expenses; b. Paragraph 5 (Terms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002550
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) for the period ending 2 November 1962 to show: * award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Marksmanship Qualification Badges for the M-1 and the M-14 Rifles * his blood type as "O" positive 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the NDSM is awarded for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002551
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), for the period ending on 10 November 1969, to show the Vietnam Campaign Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002553
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. He was married and his wife was now seven months pregnant. However, there is an absence of evidence to support his contentions that prejudice and/or bias based on race relations at the time prevented his satisfactory completion of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002556
There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, provided the authority for discharging enlisted personnel for unfitness. 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 | 20130002558
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) created upon his entry on active duty shows his SSN with the third digit as 5. _______ _ 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) AR20130002558 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130002558 3 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002559
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). There are no orders for the BSM in the available records. In the absence of orders, the photograph of the BSM provided by the applicant alone is not sufficient as a basis for adding this award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002560
c. Orders T-09-543857, issued by ARPERCEN, dated 14 September 1985, ordering him to active duty for training for 5 days. His ARPC Form 249-E, dated 8 October 2013, shows he was retired on 16 March 1994, in the rank of LTC, upon completion of 33 qualifying years of service for retired pay. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to LTC in the USAR on 28 September 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002562
The applicant states she was boarded by a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) on 6 August 2012 and she was promoted by State orders on that date with a DOR of 12 October 2012. This is supported by the State orders that promoted her with an effective date and DOR of 5 October 2012. c. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from the change in the procedure for promotions of warrant officers mandated by NDAA 2011. NGB Policy Memorandum 11-015, dated 14 June 2011, subject: Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002564
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File, shows that all documents, including his DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), containing an SSN show the middle digits as 49. This is the SSN he served under; therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002567
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002567 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 12 September 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to conviction by a civil court. _______ _ 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 | 20130002568
The applicant requests correction of his military records by revoking orders that assigned him to the Inactive National Guard (ING) and thereby permit adjustment of his creditable time in service (CTIS) for retirement and time in grade (TIG) to accurately reflect his service. f. The advisory opinion makes the following recommendation, with which the CAARNG concurs: * Revoke CAARNG Orders 83-1091, dated 1 October 2008 * Adjust the applicant's DOR/TIG back to 24 April 2007 * Show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002570
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * 2 pages of medical records from the VA, dated 11 October 2011 * Standard Form (SF) 513 (Medical Record - Consultation Sheet), dated 16 January 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that her SPD code and RE code should be changed because a VA doctor determined her medical condition to be non-cardiac related. However, the medical experts who examined her while she was serving on active duty found her medical condition was cardiac related.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002572
Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 15 December 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability. At the time the applicant underwent his separation physical/medical examination, he indicated that he had foot and back problems. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002577
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge to honorable. On 14 October 1969, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002581
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his three daughters. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002582
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 24c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) that he served in Thailand for a period of "1 year, 0 months, and 1 day"; and b. in Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Technical Service Honor Medal Second Class * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-1)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002583
On 14 November 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, by reason of a pattern of misconduct. He further acknowledged he understood if he received a character of service that was less than honorable he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002585
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (4th Oak Leaf Cluster) and Armed Forces Reserve Medal. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * memorandum authorizing him award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (1st Award) * Permanent Orders (PO) Number 14-1, dated 14 January 1999, for the Meritorious Service Medal * PO Number 45-2, dated 13 February 2002, and DA Form 638 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002587
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, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Army Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence showing he served in Vietnam. 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 Award) for the period 30 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002588
On 29 November 2012, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of other designated physical or mental condition with an honorable discharge. It states that the SPD code JFV is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17 by reason of a condition, not a disability. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002592
In the advisory opinion, dated 6 June 2013, the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, stated: a. The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible for the requested MSP and MISP contracts for the period 1 October 2012 through 30 September 2016, but a delay caused her not to receive the bonuses. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was approved for a 4-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002594
The applicant states his MOS and Sniper course were entered incorrectly on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows the following entries in: * item 11: 11B2O 00 Infantryman--4 Years-5 Months//Nothing Follows * item 14: Sniper Course, 4 Weeks, September 2003 4. Item 11: Use the Enlisted Record Brief as a source document and enter the titles of all MOS served for at least 1 year and include for each MOS the number of years and months served.