ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003235
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003235 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the spelling of her first and middle name as shown on her birth certificate. Although the applicant indicated on her enlistment contract that she preferred to use the enlistment name of "S--cey" on her official military records, her service record contains...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003240
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his service number; it did not list his SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry from item 32 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003243
It states that the SPD code "JKQ" is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct. 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. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c; therefore, he was properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003245
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003246
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003246 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The examining psychiatrist diagnosed him with a passive aggressive personality and psychiatrically cleared him for any administrative action deemed necessary by his command. It appears his commander gave him ample opportunity to correct his behavior as it was only after he received seven Article 15s and a court-martial conviction before the commander initiated separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003247
The applicant provides: * Orders Number RY-230-0426, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS, dated 18 August 2010 * two HPOIP agreements * National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Identification Card * memorandum, U.S. Army Medical Department Medical Activity (AMEDD), Fort Riley, KS, dated 1 May 2012 * two AMEDD Special Pay Record Briefs CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the applicant's special pay and finance data indicates that a 1-year HPOIP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003248
The applicant requests his last name on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 10 September 1987 be changed from "Mohn" to "Andersyn." His DD Form 214 and his discharge orders show his last name as "Mohn." All of his military records contained in his AMHRR show his last name as "Mohn."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003251
BOARD DATE: 22 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003251 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * his separation code and RE code are wrong on his DD Form 214 and do not allow him to return to active duty * he will need a waiver to return to active duty * he separated with an honorable discharge to attend a civilian school and should not need a waiver to reenter the Armed Forces 3. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003252
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. There is insufficient evidence in the available record that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star 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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and four bronze service stars to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003253
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders that show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the "VSM w/ Bz Svc Star"; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003255
The applicant enlisted and served with the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security card and other documents contained in his military personnel record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to reflect the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security card. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003256
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. The applicant states he was suffering from many medical problems at the time of his less than honorable discharge. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service does not support an upgrade of his discharge to honorable or to general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003259
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the LOM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. There are no orders and he did not provide any orders awarding him the LOM. 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 | 20130003265
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected "spouse" only vice "spouse and children" Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage. It appears he made an SBP election for spouse and child coverage during an Open Season that was conducted from 1 October 1991 through 30 September 1992. When the applicant made the SBP election for spouse and child, it appears his child was disabled.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003266
It states in the case of a person who is entitled to retired pay under section 12731 of this title, the retired pay base is the monthly basic pay, determined at the rates applicable on the date when retired pay is granted, of the highest grade held satisfactorily by the person at any time in the armed forces. The evidence of record in this case confirms he was promoted to the grade of E-7 while serving in the USAR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003269
The applicant states: * his military career was wrongfully ended due to administrative errors resulting in him being medically "flagged" for 10 years * his 10 year medical flag prevented him from obtaining the minimum qualifications to be promoted to MAJ * he incurred injuries in the line of duty in November 2000 while a reservist serving on active duty orders * he was placed on a temporary medical profile on 18 June 2002 with no further action taken by his command * in December 2005, more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003271
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 Valorous Unit Award (VUA) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the VUA and MUC based on information he was given. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003273
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to change his date of birth from 12 December 1949 to 7 March 1952. A thorough review of every document contained in his available military personnel record, many of which bear his signature, shows that his date of birth consistently appears as 12 December 1949. While it is understandable the applicant desires to have the DOB that he currently uses recorded on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003274
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. This evidence is sufficient to show he should have been awarded the CIB during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB effective 15 April 1970, and the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003275
The applicant states: * the contested NCOER resulted from a conflict he had with his rater during a deployment * after the NCOER was submitted to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), it was rejected because of administrative error * he then requested a Commander's Inquiry to determine the appropriateness of his rater's comments and ratings * following the Commander's Inquiry and consultation between the rating officials, the NCOER was amended * the corrected NCOER was digitally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003276
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was discharged for medical reasons and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 May 1977 to show his separation program designator (SPD) code as "SFJ" instead of "JEM." Army Regulation 635-5-1 provides that SPD code "SFJ" pertains to enlisted Soldiers discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Personnel Separations-Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003277
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. It would now be equitable and just to correct his military records by voiding his 17 December 2009 discharge from the USAR and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective 17 December 2009, with entitlement to retired pay upon his application. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003278
The chief stated, the applicant's VA records and the Vietnam casualty listings were reviewed and without evidence that shows he was treated for wounds directly caused by enemy action and his injuries were made a matter of official record, they were unable to award him the Purple Heart. Although the applicant may have received a fragment wound to his skull while he was serving in Vietnam, the evidence of record does not show and he has not provided any evidence that shows this wound was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003279
He was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12b, misconduct. On 20 January 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct. 10 Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003283
On 12 June 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. However, nowhere is there evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003284
A commander may approve separation under this chapter on the basis of other physical or mental conditions not amounting to disability and excluding conditions appropriate for separation processing under Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 5-11 or 5-13, that potentially interfere with assignment to or performance of duty. There is no evidence of record and he has not provided sufficient evidence that indicates his PTSD was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003285
On 20 August 1998, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of homosexuality with the issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003286
Her DD Form 214 shows that she entered active duty on 5 November 2010 and that she served 1 year, 1 month, and 17 days of active service this period. Awards earned after the date of the DD Form 214 are not authorized for retroactive entry on the DD Form 214 unless the period of the award earned is within the period covered by the DD Form 214. The AAM was earned after the period covered by her last DD Form 214 and thus is not authorized for retroactive entry on her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003288
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars; and c. Item 18 (Remarks), she served in a designated imminent danger pay area in Iraq for the period 26 March 2008 through 28 February 2010. Item 13, list awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards); and c. Item 18, for a Reserve Soldier ordered to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003292
The FSM's records do not indicate that he elected to participate in the RCSBP within 90 days of receiving his 20-year letter. Although the FSM completed a DD Form 1883 on 17 October 2001, this form is not valid since it was not completed within 90 days of his 20-year letter. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the FSM properly elected to participate in the RCSBP, spouse coverage, Option C, full...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003297
The applicant provides: * Headquarters, I Corps (Group), Letter Orders Number 10-66, dated 27 October 1970 * Headquarters, I Corps (Group), Special Orders Number 268, dated 30 November 1970 * 8th Army Combat Aviation Battalion (Provisional) Special Orders Number 5, dated 11 May 1971 * two DA Forms 759 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate Army (Part I)) * five DA Forms 759-1 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate Army (Part II)) * Headquarters, 2d Armored Division,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003298
The applicant provides: * Self-authored statement, dated 12 February 2012 * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 29 March 1972 * Certificate for Award of the Legion of Merit, dated 30 April 1996 * Certificate of Retirement, dated 30 August 1996 * DD Form 214 for the period ending on 11 May 1991 * Email, dated 27 August 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 March 1992, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003304
The applicant requests a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he attended the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy * he completed Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for military occupational specialty (MOS) 11E (Armor Crewman) * he held MOS 11E * the related civilian occupation for his MOS * he completed high school * the 7 months he served in Germany * his rank/grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 * unit and individual awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003309
The applicant states he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary service from 3 March 1965 through 25 April 1969. There is no evidence in the available records showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal or the Army Good Conduct 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 for the period ending 25 April 1969 the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003311
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003313
The applicant requests that the reason for his discharge be changed from "Failure to Report to [Initial Active Duty Training (IADT)] Phase 1 or 2" to "Medical" and that his discharge be reclassified from uncharacterized to "Medical/Honorable." The applicant provides * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * U.S. Army Infantry School Certificate, dated 26 July 2002 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement),dated 6 September 2002 * four Standard Forms (SF)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003315
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003316
Military Personnel Message Number 05-084, dated 4 April 2005, subject: Enlisted Eligibility Regarding Enlisted Soldiers Undergoing Evaluation by the MOS/Medical Retention Board (MMRB), Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or PEB, references Army Regulation 600-8-19 and Headquarters, Department of the Army, memorandum, dated 28 March 2005, and states Soldiers who are on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for disability at the promotion list grade. He was a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003320
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. There is no evidence that he was released from active duty for cause.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003323
The applicants military records were not available for review by the Board. The available evidence in this case shows that the applicants correct SSN was recorded in his records as the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card, and as evidenced by the LES the applicant has provided with his application. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 to reflect the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003326
It stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940. The applicant's records do not show any indiscipline or lost time, he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of military service, and there is no record of a commander's disqualification. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003332
He acknowledged he was guilty of the charges or lesser included charges and that, if his request for discharge is accepted, he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. He stated the applicant had received NJP on 13 May 1983 for possession and use of marijuana. On 25 January 1984, the separation authority, a major general, approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003337
The applicant requests award of a third Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. There is no evidence in the available records to show he sustained additional wounds or injuries as a result of enemy action. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was injured as a result of enemy action in Vietnam and is entitled to a third award of the Purple Heart is not in doubt, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003339
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 Air Medal and Bronze Star Medal. Headquarters, 5th SFG, 1st SF, issued: * General Orders (GO) Number 896, dated 1 June 1968, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 23 June 1965 to date of separation on or about 15 June 1968 * GO Number 963, dated 8 June 1968, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for the period 16 June 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003345
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he received an honorable discharge for medical reasons or a medical discharge, that he be credited with service from 14 January 1954 to 22 March 2012, that he be promoted to the rank of captain effective 11 March 2009, and that medical records be deleted from his records for the period of 28 August 1953 to 14 January 1954. The FSM appeared before a board of officers on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003351
On 15 February 2012, officials from the HRC Promotions Branch dispatched an email to the applicant regarding his request for promotion reconsideration and informed him that his request could not be granted because a Promotion Board Panel viewed the document he claimed was missing from his Promotion Board File (PBF). The advisory official opined that a review of the applicant's official record shows the OER in question was available for review by the selection board and verified through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003356
The applicant requests the following awards: * Purple Heart * Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Combat Action Badge 2. His DD Form 214 does not show the Iraq Campaign Medal or the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal as awarded or authorized awards. 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: * Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003364
His record contains and the applicant provides: a. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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 12 February 1969 through 19 February 1971; b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003365
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the ninth digit of his social security number (SSN) as "5" instead of "6." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The evidence confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under an SSN using the ninth digit of his SSN as "5"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003366
On 4 October 1984, by letter, the applicant was notified that HQDA conducted a comprehensive review of his record during a recent DA Selection Board for potential denial of continued service under the Qualitative Management Program (QMP). Based on this review, HQDA recommended the applicant be denied continued active service. On 15 July 1985, he was honorably discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 16-5 by reason of a...