ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000400
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 Social Security Number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-5xxx" instead of "xxx-xx-6xxx." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show the SSN shown on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000401
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 he: * completed the Special Forces Underwater Operations Course in 1972 * worked as a shop foreman in the 7th Special Forces Motor Pool from February 1972 to January 1973 2. The applicant provides a certificate showing completion of the Special Forces Underwater...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000403
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000404
He served in Vietnam from 21 November 1971 to on or about 24 June 1972. On 13 August 1973, consistent with the chain of command recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed his reduction to the lowest enlisted grade, if applicable, and issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. He was discharged accordingly on 21 August 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000405
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 15 November 1991 * documents from Texas concerning his residency status CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no authority to change the HOR as officially recorded at time of entry into the military service. Correction of the HOR must be based on evidence that a bona fide error was made and the HOR as corrected must have been the actual home of the individual at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000406
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and his right hand, arm, and shoulder injury incurred during his assignment in Germany. The Purple Heart is awarded for wounds/injuries incurred as a result of enemy action and the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000408
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and a second award of the Bronze Star Medal based on the Combat Infantryman Badge. It states the Combat Infantryman Badge may be awarded to any infantryman who, on or after 6 December 1941, has established eligibility and had been recommended for such award. His argument ignores the basic requirement for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge which is you have to be an infantryman or as stated in the first governing circular "the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000411
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130000411 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. The applicant used the name R_____ J___ W_______, Jr. throughout his military service, and this name is properly recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000412
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 first name as "Lugene" instead of "Eugene." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000413
On 20 November 2003, Orders 03-324-00212 issued by the 99th Regional Readiness Command (RRC) ordered the applicant to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) for a period of 548 days effective 7 December 2003. He provides an AHRC Form 1569 for the period ending 15 April 2007, showing he served on active duty from 7 December 2003 to 15 April 2007. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000414
Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations) sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | 20130000416
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), then in effect, provided that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Evidence shows that the applicant was properly and equitably discharged in accordance with regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000419
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-72-XX16. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130000419 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130000419 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000420
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000421
He believes the Combat Infantryman Badge should have been listed on his DD Form 214 since he was/served as an infantryman in combat and participated in a campaign. There is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, campaign participation is insufficient by itself to support award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000425
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 3 states that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or a special court-martial. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on the separation code of JBK is completion of required active service is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000426
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000428
The applicant requests correction of his military records to allow him to transfer his education benefits to his daughter under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The policy states 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. The Post-9/11 GI Bill program was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000429
On 20 January 1983, the applicant was notified of the unit commander's intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. __________ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000435
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-x2xx" instead of "xxx-xx-x4xx." The applicant's U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) enlistment document, dated 13 November 1987, shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-x4xx." All of his service personnel records show his SSN as "xxx-xx-x4xx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000436
The applicant states: * he completed the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) on 5 November 2010 but his Federal recognition order shows an effective date of 23 January 2012 * he met the eligibility requirements for promotion to CW2 in the CAARNG upon completion of WOBC * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Policy Memorandum Number 07-026, dated 14 August 2007, subject: Policy to Appoint Sergeant First Class (SFC) to CW2, authorizes such promotion 3. He was promoted to SFC/E-7 on 30 May 2008. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000438
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his military education. His Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 18 January 2011, shows that upon completion of AIT, on 6 June 2008 he was assigned to Company B, 507th Infantry Battalion for attendance at the 3-week Airborne Course. The evidence of record confirms the applicant successfully completed the 3-week Airborne Course on 27 June 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000439
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 1983 to show the award of the Silver Star. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, showing he was recommended for or that orders were ever published awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000441
The available records show the applicant was 18 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 20 years and 6 months old at the time of discharge. There is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000443
The applicant requests her periods of inactive service and annual training be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The available records contain no evidence of any Federal active duty except her IADT. _______ _ 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 | 20130000444
The applicant provides his BSM Citation. Notwithstanding the pencil entry in item 41 of his DA Form 20, there are no other record entries and no orders or documents on file that indicate he was ever awarded the BSM by proper authority. However, in the absence of official orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show award of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000452
There is no evidence of record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he served in Kuwait prior to 9 May 2003. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 1 August 2002 through 31 July 2005 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. The applicant's period of 1 year, 3 months, and 23 days of foreign service in Kuwait qualifies him for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and correction of his records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000453
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by three special courts-martial, the last of which ordered his bad conduct discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000454
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 15 November 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered his request for an upgrade of his discharge to honorable under the DOD SDRP. This DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and that his discharge was upgraded under the DOD SDRP to an under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000456
On 10 May 1989, the applicant was notified by his commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for patterns of misconduct; specifically, his two Article 15's and record of counseling. On 26 July 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for patterns of misconduct, and issued a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000457
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. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 31 (Foreign Service), USARPAC (U.S. Army Pacific), Vietnam, from 23 March 1969 to 22 March 1970 * Item 38 (Record of Assignment), he was assigned to Headquarters and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000458
The applicant provides a copy of Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam General, Orders Number 1048, dated 4 May 1970, which show the 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for extraordinary heroism while engaged in military operations during the period 6 through 12 May 1968. This pamphlet shows the 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for the period 6 through 12 May 1968 in DAGO Number 43, dated 1970. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000461
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the reason for his discharge as medical. On 11 October 1974, he was counseled concerning his difficulties in working with the trainees of his platoon. The regulation essentially requires that the service member must have voluntarily enlisted; must be in basic, advanced individual training, on the job, or service school training prior to award of a military occupational specialty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000462
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. However, there is no evidence of record and he provides no such evidence that shows he was diagnosed with PTSD or any mental condition prior to his discharge in 1991. There is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000463
The applicant requests upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued shows she was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may, submit a request for discharge for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000470
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show: * the correct spelling of his first name as "Raul" * his date of birth (DOB) as 29 July 1930 2. However, his DD Form 214 shows he served on active duty from 1 September 1950 through 16 June 1952 and he served under the first name of Ralph with a DOB of 29 April 1929. Although the birth certificate provided by the applicant shows his first name as Raul and his DOB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000476
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: a. he entered active duty on 28 August 1968; b. he was REFRAD on 27 August 1970; and c. his net and total service during this period equals 2 years. c. Date of entry on active duty should be 28 August 1970. d. Separation date this period should be 27 September 1970. e. Net active service this period should show 1 month. c. Date of entry on active duty should be listed as 28 August 1970. d. Separation date this period: 27 September 1970. e. Net active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000480
The applicant requests his retirement orders be changed to show he was retired under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). The applicant retired from the Army with a disability retirement on 6 May 1995. c. The advisory official states that veterans with a disability retirement are not eligible for both military disability retirement and VA disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000481
The applicant requests, in effect: * consideration by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and/or a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) * any awards he is entitled to as a result of his deployment to Iraq * assignment to the Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) Program 2. The applicant states: a. His available records do not contain his service medical records and does not reveal the following: * Permanent physical profile or finding of medical unfitness * A finding of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000483
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 April 1982, his commander recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), with his service characterized as under honorable conditions. There is no evidence indicating the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000485
The applicant states: a. An artillery round jungle pack exploded. The letters of support and other evidence provided by the applicant has been reviewed; however, there was no investigation conducted at the time of the incident to show the explosion was the direct result of enemy action (a booby-trapped artillery round).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000497
The applicant provides: * extracts of his medical and dental records * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, Docket Number AR20110023026, dated 29 May 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides clarification on the date of his injury, which he now states occurred in July 1967, and extracts of his medical and dental records that were not available during the previous consideration of his case. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000508
The applicant requests change of item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 September 1990 from "uncharacterized" to "honorable." The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was released from ADT under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4, by reason of completion of ADT with an uncharacterized character of service. A Soldier being separated upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000512
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) for the period ending 25 October 2003 to show award of the: * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * Armed Forces Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000513
The applicant states item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 is missing the following awards: * Aircraft Crewman Badge * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Air Medal (AM) * AM (2nd thru 5th Awards) * Letter of Commendation (dated 28 November 1972) 3. None of these awards are currently listed on his DD Form 214 and should be added at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000514
His DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings), dated 22 January 1995, shows after careful consideration of his medical records, laboratory findings, and medical examination, the board indicated his injury existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered military service with a pre-existing injury. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000522
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show, in effect: * completion of the requirements for award of military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C (Indirect Fire Infantryman) * award of the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon * award of the Infantry Shoulder Cord and Cross Rifles 2. The applicant states: * someone intentionally left the requested items off his DD Form 214; he recently found the errors...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000523
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, correction of his records to indicate he is alive and not deceased and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his service during the Vietnam War. He requests the Army record be corrected to show he is alive and reflect his service during the Vietnam War. There is no evidence in his service records and he did not provide any substantiating evidence, that shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000530
While the documentation does not clearly support the diagnoses, the post-traumatic stress symptoms described were sufficient for a sub-threshold PTSD diagnosis of Anxiety Disorder NOS. The memorandum for the commander recommending administrative separation included a potentially boardable diagnosis, and though it appeared the more appropriate diagnosis would have been Anxiety Disorder NOS, regardless the issue of a medical evaluation board (MEB) was not addressed. It is possible she may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000531
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130000531 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the 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 corrected by: a. deleting from his DD form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and b....