ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002599
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his first name and middle initial as "William C" instead of "Claude W" and his day of birth as "12 September" instead of "17 September." ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002605
At the time of the misconduct, the applicant had served in the rank of COL since June 2006 and enjoyed over 4 years of honorable and distinctive service with the period of the alleged misconduct of approximately 1 year. In a GOMOR, dated 25 August 2011, issued by the Commander, BAMC, the commander stated: a. However, the evidence of record confirms the applicant, a senior officer in the rank of COL, engaged in inappropriate conduct as evidenced by the Article 15 and GOMOR he received for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002607
The applicant states she was not counseled or afforded the opportunity to transfer into the Retired Reserve in accordance with Army Regulation 140-10 (Army Reserve Assignments, Attachments, Details, and Transfers) and Army Regulation 135-155 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) prior to being discharged from the USAR on 30 September 1999. Army Regulation 135-155, paragraph 4-4, states that USAR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002608
Item 5 (DOB) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 24 February xxxx. ___________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) AR20100016239 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130002608 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002610
The applicant states: a. he respectfully requests the Board reconsider the findings of the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) which determined he will retire in the rank of major (MAJ) instead of LTC. They attest: * with one exception, the applicant's performance has been exemplary * he accepts responsibility for his actions * the one aberration in his file is not indicative of the characterization of his career nor his service in the grade of LTC * he is an exemplary, combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002613
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged/retired instead of honorably released from active duty on 22 January 2006 by reason of completion of his required active service. He contends he presented the PAARNG with civilian medical records on 17 June 2008 but he did not provide such medical records with his application to this Board. Although he provides a DA Form 2173 that shows he sustained IED injuries, nothing in the available records show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002615
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era, the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. However, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit any evidence that shows he held an infantry MOS and participated in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002616
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 his primary specialty was combat engineer. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to grant his request to change his specialty on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002618
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his narrative reason of separation, "Misconduct Abuse of Illegal Drugs," to "something more accurate." Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes), in effect at the time, stated that SPD code "JKH" (Misconduct Commission of a Serious Offense) was the proper SPD code for separations under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002619
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which she was convicted. Her records indicate she had continuous honorable active service from 30 October 1990 to 13 April 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002620
On 21 January 1994, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of unsatisfactory performance. He declined to make a statement on his own behalf and further acknowledged that he understood that: * he might expect to encounter substantial prejudice in civilian life if a general discharge under honorable conditions was issued to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002623
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence shows the applicant served during a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002624
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * awards that were given for participation in the Defense of Saudi Arabia, Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, and Cease-Fire Campaigns * Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Southwest Asia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002626
The applicant states, in effect, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded his discharge and changed his narrative reason for separation during a personal appearance hearing. On 27 December 1973, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13-5a, by reason of unfitness due to frequent acts of misconduct. It further shows he: * was discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002627
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a GD is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence to confirm the applicant's claim that his 1SG told him to leave the Army without any formal or official separation processing as required by regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002628
On 28 April 1988, the applicant completed a DD Form 2510 (POW Medal Application/Information). While the DD Form 214 in question does not provide the specific dates the applicant served in Korea, it does confirm he completed 3 years, 1 month, and 5 days foreign service between February 1949 and October 1953 and he was awarded the Korean Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002631
The applicant provides: * two sworn statements from fellow Soldiers * orders * awards * Vietnam Combat Certificate * Print out from the Vietnam Memorial * 26 photographs depicting Soldiers in Vietnam * 189 pages of Daily Journals of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, dated between 1 April and 13 May 1968 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002632
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 8b (Authority and Reason) of his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show a reason other than conviction by civil court. Paragraph 8-26e provides for the discharge of ARNG enlisted Soldiers convicted by a civil court. Pertinent Army and ARNG regulations provide for the discharge of enlisted Soldiers by reason of civil conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002633
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 Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal or Purple Heart at any time during his active duty service. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence to support his contention that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002634
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 19 November 1943 and entered active duty on 16 December 1943. The regulatory guidance pertaining to award of the PH states that in order to award a PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound was treated by medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002636
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Social Security Number (SSN) to show his SSN as "xxx-xx-2xxx" instead of "xxx-xx-3xxx." A review of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) shows that all documents containing an SSN, either typed or handwritten, show the SSN of "xxx-xx-3xxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002637
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 17 January 1972 to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M-14 Rifle and M-16 Automatic Rifle Bars. He provides his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), page 4, and DD Form 215. This evidence is sufficient as a basis to add the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) to his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002641
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in: * item 4 (Assignment Consideration) he was disqualified from Special Forces Training (permanent) for academic reasons * item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) he completed the 3-week Basic Airborne Course in 1981 and he did not complete the 17-week Special Forces Qualification Course 4. This course should be added to item 14 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002645
The applicant states all of his awards were not listed on his DD Form 214 at the time of its issuance. It states this medal is authorized to members for service in support of Operation Desert Storm in SWA between 17 January 1991 and 28 February 1991. c. Paragraph 9-15 of Army Regulation 600-8-22 contains guidance for award of the KLM-KU. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in SWA in support of Operation Desert Storm from 23 December 1990 to 20 June 1991 as evidenced by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002657
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he retired in the highest rank/grade he held while serving on active duty, sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 3964 provides that an enlisted member of the Regular Army who is retired with less than 30 years of active service is entitled, when his active service plus his service on the retired list totals 30 years, to be advanced on the retired list to the highest grade in which he served on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002660
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 December 1979, the applicant 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. However, at the time he requested a discharge he was advised if he received a discharge under other than honorable conditions he would: * encounter substantial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002663
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his separation program designator (SPD) code as "SFJ" instead of "SEJ." The SPD code of "SFJ" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 4 by reason of permanent disability that is non-combat related. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002665
The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) during the period 4 September 2001 to 3 September 2004. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 4 September 2001 to 3 September 2004; b. deleting the entry in item 12f of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002666
The applicant requests, in effect, that her narrative reason for separation be changed from personality disorder to medical discharge post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On 15 August 2007, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of personality disorder, and directed the applicant be issued an honorable characterization of service. As confirmed by the OTSG advisory opinion, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002668
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 March 1979 for a period of 4 years. On 20 May 1985, the applicant's commander notified her that he was initiating action to discharge her from the service due to use of illegal drugs under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c(2). There is no evidence in the available records to show she ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002674
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge and change of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from unsatisfactory performance to something more favorable. Accordingly, the ADRB voted to grant relief by upgrading his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record confirms the narrative reason for separation was assigned based on the fact that he was discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002675
e. A DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings) that shows on 25 May 2004 an informal PEB reviewed the applicant's DD Form 2808, dated 21 April 2004, along with his medical records and found him physically unfit due to bilateral knee pain with a history of separate injuries to both knees and degenerative arthritis. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was retired due to physical disability because the MEB and PEB only considered his bilateral knee pain and failed to consider...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002677
The applicant requests transfer of his education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. b. The law states only those individual who served on active duty on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002680
The applicant requests payment of all retired back pay effective from the date of his eligibility for retired pay. Nonetheless, the evidence of record shows the applicant was eligible to receive retired pay effective 28 March 1998. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was notified in a timely manner that he was eligible for retired pay at age 60, that he applied for retired pay in a timely manner to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002682
It states the SPD code LBK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers involuntarily released from active duty upon completion of required active service and that this code is to be used for RA Soldiers ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment that are separated on completion of enlistment under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4 due to completion of enlistment. Army Regulation 635-5-1 also provides that the SPD code MBK is the appropriate code to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002689
All units assigned in Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 were awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, based on Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 with an effective of 23 February 1967 as follows: a. Adding the: * Purple Heart * Valorous Unit Award * Vietnam Service Medal with 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002690
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he earned 20 qualifying years of creditable service for non-regular retired pay. It appears he is also requesting that, based on the Board granting the above, his retired grade be pay grade E-6. On 1 May 2001, the CAARNG issued Orders 121-1022 discharging him from the ARNG and as a reserve of the Army effective 13 March 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002694
The applicant states he believes his unit was authorized the awards which he is requesting as well as believing he may be entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant served in Vietnam during four campaign periods and is authorized to wear four bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002695
The applicant's DA Form 2-1 and the orders that awarded her the Army Achievement Medal show she served in Somalia from 15 May 1993 to 18 September 1993 in support of Operation Restore Hope. Additionally, the evidence of record shows her DD Form 214 omitted her service in Turkey and Somalia from item 18 of her DD Form 214; therefore she is entitled to correction of her DD form 214 to add this service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002703
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states her MOS was changed to 71L when she was promoted to the rank/pay grade of specialist five (SP5)/E-5, but her DD Form 214 does not reflect that change. The evidence shows the applicant was selected for promotion in CPMOS 71L on 9 September 1970 and was subsequently promoted to SP5/E-5 in MOS 71L on 8 December 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002704
The applicant requests change of his separation authority, code, and reason for separation. On 15 March 1989, the appropriate authority approved the Bar to Reenlistment action. The evidence of record confirms the applicant fully accepted his commander's recommendation for his locally imposed bar to reenlistment and that he voluntarily chose to request discharge based on his perception that he could not overcome the bar to reenlistment action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002705
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) effective 6 January 1966 to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-7264. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002706
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his new Social Security Number (SSN). _______ _ 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) AR20130002706 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002711
c. The evidence of record shows he participated in 200 combat missions while serving in Vietnam and he was assigned as an assault helicopter pilot. Therefore, he is entitled to 8 awards of the Air Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Air Medal (1st - 8th Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 November 1971 the Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002712
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his notification memorandum, he was informed of his right to request a hearing of his case before an administrative separation board. The evidence of record shows the imposing commander based the applicant's NJP on the evidence developed in the Army Regulation 15-6 investigation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002713
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to a Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive for his enlistment on 20 November 2011. He stated: a. the applicant had qualifying loans and was eligible for the SLRP incentive upon enlistment; b. there is no documentation of a request for a Bonus Control Number or that the incentive was offered at the time of enlistment; c. the applicant enlisted under ARNG SRIP Policy for Fiscal Year 11 (P11-0009) under which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002716
On 29 August 1988, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs. On 22 September 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs and directed that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002718
Paragraph 2 of the agreement contains the obligations incurred by the applicant in connection with his agreement to accept an appointment as an officer serving in the ARNG (Selected Reserve). The G-1 confirms the applicant's transfer to the IRR was based on his voluntary request and recoupment of his OAB was properly initiated based on his failure to meet the terms of the OAB agreement by not serving in an ARNG unit for 6 years. The evidence of record confirms the applicant agreed to serve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002725
The applicant states he requested a commander's inquiry because he did not believe the original NCOER properly reflected his contributions and achievements during the rating period. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by removing the DA Form 2166-8 for the period ending 6 September 2011 currently filed in his AMHRR and replacing it with the revised NCOER, dated 14 August 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002726
The applicant requests the Valorous Unit Award be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The Valorous Unit Award was awarded to the 576th Engineer Company for the period 1 May 2009 to 10 February 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Valorous Unit Award to the awards listed on his DD Form 214.