ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002941
The applicant requests to change the narrative reason for her separation from "Pregnancy Discharge - Overseas Separation" to "Hardship." The complete facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's separation were not available to the Board; however, the applicant's record contains Orders 118-6, issued by the 369th Personnel Service Company, dated 8 June 1988, which show she received an approved overseas separation and an approved chapter 8 (Separation of Enlisted Women for Pregnancy)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002942
He was honorably discharged from the USAR in April 1983 and he received an honorable discharge in March 1986. On 25 February 1988, the separation authority, a major general, approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. On 2 March 1988, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002952
Counsel requests the FSMs record be corrected to show the applicant as the former spouse beneficiary for the FSM's SBP benefits. Counsel states at the time of their divorce the FSM and the applicant were unaware of the requirement set forth in the U.S. Code requiring a former spouse deemed election with respect to the FSM's SBP. On 14 August 2012, DFAS stated, in response to the above letter, that in order for a former spouse to be eligible for the SBP the former spouse had to be awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002953
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: * date of birth (DOB) as 7 September 1947 instead of 7 September 1957 * blood type as "A negative" instead of "A" 2. His record also contains a Standard Form 601 (Immunization Record) that shows on 11 November 1966, he was identified with blood type (group) as "A"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002960
In the case at hand, the applicant had a wrist sprain. In the absence of any document showing the medically disqualifying condition, it can only be concluded that the LOD determination was not for the applicant's sprained wrist. The applicant received an LOD statement for a wrist injury in July 2001. b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002961
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his Social Security Number (SSN) ends in 78 not 58. A review of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File, shows that all documents containing an SSN, with the exception of a post-service request for a DD Form 214, end with the digits as "58."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002972
The applicant states he completed his reconciliation service prescribed by Presidential Proclamation 4313 to upgrade his clemency discharge. He had completed 1 year, 4 months, and 16 days of net active service that was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002979
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) upon retirement in May 2010 by reason of physical disability. Although there is no error in her records, since her spouse has concurred with the decision to terminate SBP enrollment, as a matter of equity only, her records should be corrected to show she made an election to decline participation at the time she retired and her spouse concurred with that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002980
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130002980 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He also acknowledged that he understood the provisions for applying to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) and this Board for an upgrade of his discharge. 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 | 20130002981
On 25 May 2011, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. He was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 21 June 2011 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's RE code was assigned based on his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002984
General orders show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 17 April 1967 to 19 January 1970 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. 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 17 April 1967 to 19 January 1970; b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002987
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was granted an additional year of constructive service credit (CSC). The applicant states he should have received an additional year of CSC based on the criteria shown in Table 3-5 of Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department Branches). The applicant provides: * Army Regulation 135-101, pages 17, 19, and 23, dated 15 February 1984 * Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002993
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in item 11 the correct amount of time he served as a CH47 Helicopter Repairer. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002994
His retirement orders and every other document contained in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (previously known as the Official Military Personnel File) shows the spelling of his last name as Txxxax. While the applicant's desire to change his military record to reflect the requested spelling of his last name is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the spelling of the last name that is listed on his DD Forms 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002997
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 13 July 1982, the applicant's unit commander notified him of pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsuitability - apathy, defective attitudes, or inability to expend efforts constructively. There is no evidence of record which indicates the actions taken in this case were in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002998
In conjunction with his enlistment in the ARNG, he signed a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-4-R-E (Enlisted Affiliation Bonus Addendum - ARNG of the United States) for a 6-year affiliation bonus under the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) in the amount of $20,000. Section VI (Termination with Recoupment) of his affiliation bonus addendum states, "I understand I will be terminated from bonus eligibility with recoupment if I fail to extend my enlistment for time served in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003001
In support of his application, the applicant provides the following documents: a. DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and DA Form 4980-18 (AAM Certificate) that show Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, Forward Operating Base Frontenac, Afghanistan, Permanent Order Number 116-09, dated 27 April 2010, awarded the applicant the AAM for meritorious achievement while serving as a platoon leader in Company A, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th SBCT, 2nd Infantry Division, from 11 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003002
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 and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003005
Having had prior enlisted service, the applicant entered active duty on 19 November 2007 and completed the Inter-service PA Program at Fort Sam Houston, TX, from 28 December 2008 to 31 December 2009. He was ordered to full-time National Guard duty in an AGR status effective 3 January 2013 for a period of 3 years by authority of Orders 002-002, issued by the ALARNG on 2 January 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003006
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 date of birth (DOB) as 21 December 1945 instead of 21 December 1946. His induction record shows his DOB as 21 December 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003009
Although his records show he was assigned to an infantry unit and held an infantry MOS, there is insufficient evidence in the available records and he did not provide sufficient evidence which shows he satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of at least battalion size and he was awarded the EIB. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant his request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the EIB. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003010
The applicant requests correction of her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) to show she was assigned to A Company, 24th Signal Battalion, vice 91st Chemical Company in 1987. While at Fort Stewart, she was assigned to the: * 91st Chemical Company in duty MOS 54E, Decontamination Noncommissioned Officer (NCO), from 2 September 1987 through 5 May 1989 * F Company, 724th Support Battalion in duty MOS 54E, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) NCO, from 6 May 1989 through 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003012
The applicant states he was not paid based on his correct rank of specialist four (SP4)/E-4. 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. _______ _ _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 | 20130003013
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy for his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the rating period 16 May 2009 through 13 September 2012 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) to be accepted for inclusion in his board file for reconsideration for promotion by a Special Selection Board (SSB). However Mr. JD (DA Promotions Branch) regretfully informed him that he cannot initiate an SSB until the ABCMR makes an exception to the contested OER which was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003015
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged on 14 February 1985 under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of "drug abuse rehabilitation failure" with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant exhibited an alcohol abuse problem and he was provided with the opportunity to overcome his problem through counseling,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003016
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Comments on this NCOER include the following: * succeeded by self-motivation and strong sense of purpose, loyalty, truthfulness, and fairness * promote to sergeant first class (SFC) immediately and send to the Senior Leader Course (SLC) at the earliest opportunity * exemplified professionalism in all aspects of his duties * an exceptional NCO and capable leader; already performing the duties of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003019
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003021
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Operation Desert Storm. Accordingly, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 February 1989 to 15 February 1992 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003028
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was discharged for disability. On 14 February 1979, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200, for alcohol/drug abuse rehabilitation failure. The available evidence shows that the applicant was administratively separated for alcohol/drug abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003032
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. His records do not contain official orders showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003037
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the RVN. 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 | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003039
The applicant requests a retroactive promotion to master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 and consideration for promotion to sergeant major (SGM)/E-9. f. as noted in the supporting endorsements of the BSM award recommendation, both the Battalion Commander and Special Forces Task Force Commander in Desert Shield/Storm and Group Commander stated that had this information been known at the time the award of the BSM would have been made in 1991. g. he requests the recently-approved BSM be used for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003041
In connection with his enlistment, he completed a PSEB Addendum which states: "Upon my enlistment in the ARNG, I am eligible for a PSEB under the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) if I meet the following criteria:" * I have completed not more than 16 years of total military service * I am qualified in and hold the primary MOS for which I am enlisting and hold the rank/grade of the required grade of the position * I am not enlisting into an excess position or a Title 10 or Title 32...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003047
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. There is no evidence in the applicants records to show he qualified as an expert with the hand grenade. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth requirements for award of basic marksmanship qualification badges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003048
He was discharged in absentia on 29 January 1986 with a discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct (desertion). There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003049
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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and Valorous Unit Award. The applicant states he is authorized award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation per Headquarters, Department of the Army, General Orders (DAGO) Number 8, dated 19 March 1974, and the Valorous Unit Award per U.S. Army Human Resources...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003050
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). d. A duly-constituted DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 8 September 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Although the applicant contends he was suffering from PTSD, he was blackmailed into accepting the discharge, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003054
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he is eligible for a $10,000.00 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB). The decision authority noted the applicant had more than 16 years of total military service when he enlisted in the USAR, and therefore he was not eligible for the PSEB. Among other provisions, it states that a bonus may only be paid under this section to a person who has not more than 16 years of total military service and received an honorable discharge at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003062
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. It states that SPD code JKA is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003063
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). At the time of his enlistment he acknowledged that he understood he was required to attend all unit training assemblies unless excused by proper authority and that five or more unexcused absences within a 1-year period could result in his being declared an unsatisfactory participant. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003064
She was assigned a separation program designator (SPD) code of JFV and an RE code of 3. The SPD code of JFV was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, for a condition, not a disability. The available evidence shows the applicant was separated from the military due to being diagnosed with an intermittent explosive disorder which prevented her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003067
The applicant requests the Army Service Ribbon be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 2 January 2003. Effective 1 August 1981, all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve in an active Reserve status are eligible for the award for successful completion of overseas tours. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003070
The applicant states he would like to reenter the military. It states SPD code JKA is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of "pattern of misconduct." _______ _ __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 | 20130003077
The orders state the effective date of promotion in the Reserve of the Army and corresponding DOR would be the date the Chief, NGB extends Federal Recognition of state promotion. The Personnel Branch Officer requested the applicant's initial appointment be backdated to 6 May 2011 and that he be promoted and extended Federal recognition to 1LT effective 6 November 2012 without further delay. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show he received an extension of temporary Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003081
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records and DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his first name as Bernard. The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted into the AUS in August 1965 under the first name Bonny. He legally changed his name from Bonnie B. E____, also known as Bonny E____, to Bernard E____ in May 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003083
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 20 January 1975 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 with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable and issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). However, there is no evidence in his service records and he has not provided evidence that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003085
A letter from DFAS shows $80.69 was paid in premiums each month in 2000. b. DFAS states the additional money her husband was paying was due to the buy-in premiums or "Open Season" cost. However, only the spouse SBP premiums are refundable through Public Law 92-425. c. Public Law 105-261 states all SBP premiums will be terminated effective 1 October 2008 for all members who are at least 70 years old and have paid SBP premiums for 360 or more months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003088
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 "X4X-XX-XXXX." His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) and other documents throughout his military record show his SSN as "X4X-XX-XXXX." However, the other documents in his military record containing his SSN and his social security card show his SSN as "X4X-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003089
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), and Valorous Unit Award (VUA). The applicant states the awards were awarded to his unit after he had been discharged and were not entered on his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003092
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and her last duty assignment and major command as the U.S. Army Electronics Materiel Readiness Activity, U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), in Germany. She completed 2 years, 1 month, and 3 days of active service with 1 year, 5 months, and 18 days of foreign service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFEM is...