ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003093
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003095
On 13 January 2011, he was notified of his pending separation action for misconduct (commission of a serious offense) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c. Pertinent Army regulations provide that individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge prior to discharge or release from active duty. There is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003096
c. The applicant served as the platoon leader for weeks 1 and 2, and failed in this position. However, his records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions for conduct triable by court-marital on 24 June 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-120 (Officer Resignations and Discharges), chapter 5. a. paragraph 1-22a provides that an officer will normally receive an honorable characterization of service when the quality of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003100
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. His record does not contain any documents showing the year of his birth as "1951." The evidence of record shows upon the applicant's enlistment in the Regular Army, the year listed in his DOB was "1950" and he used this year throughout his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003103
The applicant states: * he was wounded in the Korean conflict around August/September 1951 * the medic was Billy Lxxxx * he wants the Purple Heart for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits 3. The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify: * that the wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3. Regrettably, therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003113
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge. On 1 March 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of a discharge UOTHC and reduction to pay grade E-1. ___________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003120
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Silver Star * Air Medal with 26th Oak Leaf Cluster * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * one overseas service bar * "Cross of Gallantry" 7. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003121
The evidence of record confirms at the time of the applicants retirement in 2003, she was single and had one dependent child. By law, any change to add a spouse upon remarriage requires that change to be made within 1 year of the date of marriage. The evidence of record does not show that she submitted a request to change her SBP election within the time required by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003125
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previously-denied request to upgrade his general under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge and to change his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code to a more favorable code. On 24 May 2006, the applicant was discharged accordingly. His SPD and RE codes were assigned based on his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to misconduct drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003126
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. On 18 September 1989, he was issued a second DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that added to his DD Form 214 the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device (1st Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003130
The applicant states: * the bronze arrowhead was awarded to his unit (Company C, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry) for actions on 25 November 1989 during the invasion of Panama * the award was never issued as an order to specific personnel, only to the unit as a whole and he was awarded the bronze arrowhead after his discharge 3. Department of the Army General Orders Number 31, dated 30 November 1992, show Company C, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry was credited with participation in an amphibious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003134
In a statement dated 23 October 2002, Mr. DRM stated he wished to clarify the statement he had provided on 14 December 2001. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. In the absence of official documentation confirming he was injured as a result of hostile action, that the injury required treatment by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003135
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. After review of the evidence of this case, it is determined that the applicant has not presented sufficient evidence which warrants upgrading his UOTHC discharge to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003137
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Applicants must send proof of proper interest with the application when requesting correction of another persons military records. Regarding award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his fellow Soldier who was killed in action, per Army regulation, the applicant does not have proper interest in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003138
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he served in Korea from November 1959 to October 1960 and that all of his authorized awards be added to his DD Form 214. He had served 3 years and 22 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he served 1 year and 19 days of foreign service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003140
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) is void of orders showing he was awarded the PH or documents indicating he was wounded in action in the RVN. Absent any evidence confirming the applicant served in the RVN or was wounded in action in the RVN, it would not be appropriate to award the applicant the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003141
His record shows his unit of assignment subsequent to his service in Vietnam requested orders for award of the Purple Heart from the unit he was assigned to in Vietnam. Though there is no evidence orders were issued by that unit or by a hospital while he was in Vietnam, it appears there is sufficient evidence to support awarding him the Purple Heart and adding this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003144
However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence showing he was awarded any more than ten awards of the Air Medal. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam that entitles him to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded 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 from his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003145
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003145 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides his promotion orders and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Order 303-001 to show his first and last names as shown on his DD Form 214 and to show the effective date of his promotion to SSG as 17 November 2012, b. amending Orders 286-0002 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003148
The applicant, the son of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation - Certificate of Service) to show he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations (APTO) with campaign participation credit. Records also show the FSM was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. The evidence of record further shows a BSM certificate was issued on 20 November 2000 that awarded the FSM the BSM for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003149
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 24 February 2006 * the front page of General Orders Number 1121, issued by Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade, dated 6 April 1972 * Bronze Star Medal Citation for the period 10 July 1971 to 20 April 1972 CONSIDERATION OF 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003151
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following: * the applicant's conduct and efficiency ratings are recorded as excellent * service in Germany from 9 January 1965 through 6 August 1967 * his awards are the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the National Defense Service Medal * promotion to sergeant (E-5) on 12 December 1966 7. The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003152
All documents in his record containing a date of birth show his date of birth as 7 April 1945 to include the following: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 16 December 1965 * Standard Forms 88 (Report of Medical Examination) * DA Forms 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) 4. It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003154
The applicant submitted a rebuttal to the advisory opinion, dated 30 July 2013, in which he states: a. he should have been referred to an MEB and processed by the physical evaluation board for a medical discharge; b. esophageal cysts are rare, many patients are asymptomatic and no large studies of the condition have been undertaken so they are relatively unknown; c. he did not voluntarily fail the APFT or fail to complete his active duty service commitment; he was medically unable to do...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003159
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his previous request for the following: * orders for assignment to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) at his current grade and date of rank at the time of his discharge * orders for assignment to the Retired Reserve * amendment of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 January 2007 to show assignment to the Retired Reserve 2. As such, he was not provided the opportunity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003161
On an unknown date, the unit commander notified the applicant of his recommendation for his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct) with a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's service record is void of evidence which indicates he was offered an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003163
The applicant requests correction of his: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct service number and date of entry on active duty; and b. DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) to show his correct rank and date of discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 23 November 1966 for 6 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003165
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003169
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 10 September 1979 be corrected to show his correct dates of active service. The applicant provides his: * DD Form 214 with an effective date of 10 September 1979 * General Discharge Certificate, dated 10 September 1979 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 9d (Effective Date) contains the entry "75 04 28" or 28 April 1975. c. Item 18a (Net Active Service This Period) contains the entry "0...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003171
On 29 April 1976, the applicant was notified that he was being considered for elimination from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct), based on his conviction by a civil court. He requested consideration of his case by a board of officers and to be represented by his appointed counsel. Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003172
His USAR Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Addendum, dated 19 June 2007, shows: * he acknowledged he had less than 16 years of military service and that he was enlisting for 6 years for a bonus of $15,000 * he was required to qualify for military occupational specialty (MOS) 21R (Interior Electrician) * his counselor certified he met the eligibility requirements 5. Army Regulation 135-7 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Incentive Programs), in effect at the time of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003175
On 23 June 1981, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct. On 2 July 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003177
The applicant provides: * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) * Decree of Divorce * Last Will and Testament * Family Trust * Certificate of Death CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 May 2011, the FSM and applicant divorced. The FSM and applicant were divorced in May 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003181
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect xxx-8x-xxxx. The applicant states the SSN on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. His record contains the following documents showing his SSN as xxx-8x-xxxx, the number he claims is correct: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 8 June 1969 * DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 24 June 1969 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003186
The applicant requests reconsideration of the previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision regarding his request for an upgrade of his discharge, from an undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge, based on the repeal of the "Dont Ask, Dont Tell (DADT)" policy. On 18 May 1964, the applicant's immediate commander stated in writing that on 18 April 1964, Private First Class (PFC) Bxxxxx, an enlisted Soldier in his unit, came to his quarters to discuss a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003187
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003187 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in item 14 (Military Education) completion of Airborne School and the Army Mountain Warfare School. Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA, dated 17 June 2010 * DA Form 1307 (Individual Jump Record) * Airborne Course Diploma * Permanent Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003188
The applicant states: * he was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), mobilized on active duty from 29 March 2003 to 20 July 2010 * he was in charge of a remote detachment away from his higher headquarters and available support * during April 2005, his leave balance was 60.5 days; however, due to a glitch in the system, his leave balance was deleted by the new Army Reserve Finance System * due to operational tempo at the time, he did not realize the leave had been deleted * when he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003191
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change: * Item 7a (Place of Entry on Active Duty) from "Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico (PR)" to "San Antonio, TX" * Item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry) from "HC-- Box 2---- BO, Rio Guaynabo, PR 00971" to "1-- Ingram, San Antonio, TX 78234" 2. By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003193
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 12 January 1995 to show he received an honorable vice an uncharacterized discharge. The separation document is to provide the individual with a complete and accurate documentary evidence of their military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003201
The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The evidence clearly shows the applicant received a traumatic injury by falling off of a truck in 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003203
The applicant requests that his award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The certificate does not contain an orders number nor is there a copy of the award orders in his official records. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal prior to being honorably discharged on 29 September 1992. However, the document shows he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003207
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003207 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20040008001, on 12 May 2005. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003210
g. As his time for commissioning neared, the recruiter called him and said he was going to be boarded in either February or March 2009. h. He began to see internet chatter stating that his MOS was going to be taken off the critical area of concentration (AOC) list on 1 March 2009. i. The recruiter told him that whether he commissioned in February or March 2009, he would still be eligible for the OAB. r. He was told that the Army National Guard (ARNG) had lost his bonus agreement and unless...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003213
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 does not reflect a combat wound or injury and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the PH. However, there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. _______ _ 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 | 20130003220
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. His service medical records are not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003223
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant's DOB was incorrectly entered on his DD Form 214. _______ _ _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 | 20130003229
The applicant states his foreign service is not recorded on his DD Form 214 and his record should be reviewed for additional awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states service members who qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005 in an area for which the ICM was subsequently authorized will remain qualified for that medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003231
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003231 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no indication he applied for a transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his family members prior to his ETS. Therefore, there was nothing to preclude him from committing to the additional years of service required to be eligible to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003234
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003234 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 May 2003, the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals corrected General Court-Martial Order Number 2, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, Washington, D.C. 20319, dated 1 March 2002 by: a. inserting in line one of Specification 1 of Charge II after the date "1 May 2000" the words and...