ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003367
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents in March 2011. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. f. A child may use the benefit while the eligible individual remains in the Armed Forces or after separation from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003371
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Legion of Merit (LOM). He contends the LOM orders were not available when he was issued his DD Form 214 on 29 January 2013 and as result, the LOM was not recorded on his DD Form 214. It states that awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) will be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003372
The applicant's military record shows he was inducted into the Army of United States on 5 February 1968. Therefore, it would also be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 13 August 1968 in Vietnam * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003373
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 May 2004 to show the Iraq Campaign Medal. Although, the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized for service in Iraq, no service member is entitled to both the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal for the same period of service. _______ _ ___X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003374
There are no orders in his records authorizing him award of the Distinguished Service Medal, Soldier's Medal, or the Army Commendation Medal. With regard to the award of the Distinguished Service Medal, Soldier's Medal, and Army Commendation Medal, there is no evidence of record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he was awarded these awards during any of his periods of service. A separate DA Form 638 is required for each individual recommended award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003375
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, his DOB listed on his DD Form 214 should read xx September 1948 instead of xx September 1945. Item 5 (DOB) of his DD Form 47 (Induction Record) listed his DOB as 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003381
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and to reflect his period of honorable service. His DD Form 214 shows in: a. block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003382
c. When Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 08-033, subject: (Updated) AAA-294 Enlisted Promotion Report Automatic List Integration Section for Staff Sergeant) was issued on 1 February 2008, he was never informed of its provisions and he was not aware of any action by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) to put him on the standing list for promotion to SSG/E-6. The company commander, first sergeant, and the battalion command sergeant major formed negative opinions of him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003384
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003384 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 571b and 12241b introduce a requirement that all WO appointments and promotions to chief warrant officer grades in the ARNG be made by the President of the United States. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a WO in the PRARNG on 30 March 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003386
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003386 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003387
The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. The applicant and counsel now believe he should have received a medical discharge or medical retirement for his various medical conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003389
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a completely different social security number (SSN) than the SSN that is listed on his DD Form 214. In both cases, his DD Form 4 and allied documents list his SSN as "XXX-XX-0741." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 lists his SSN as "XXX-XX-0741."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003390
He provides a DA Form 3349, dated 13 November 1991, that shows he was assigned a permanent profile for chronic neck and low back pain, existing prior to service. On 4 December 1991, he was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-11, by reason of "did not meet procurement medical fitness standards - no disability" with a character of service as "uncharacterized." Medical proceedings, regardless of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003398
In accordance with his 25 October 2010 request he was released from active duty early to attend a civilian school. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD)) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It shows SPD code "MCF" is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-16, to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003400
However, the unfitting nature of the condition was the severe limitation of range of motion and tenderness to palpation as the applicant was a parachute rigger who was required to be a current and qualified parachutist and meet physical fitness standards for retention. There is no further clinic record of back pain until his medical evaluation board (MEB) process. A rating is not assigned until the PEB determines the Soldier is physically unfit for duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003404
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his records to show award of a second Air Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. in item 23a (Specialty Number and Title): "67N2F Crew Chief"; and b. in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): Basic Aviation Badge and four overseas service bars. He provides: * special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003405
The applicant states: * he recently came across several Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decisions in which the Board awarded the CIB to Soldiers who served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11D (Armor Reconnaissance Specialist during the Vietnam War * he served in Troop B, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in the Republic of Vietnam, from September 1966 to September 1967 * the CIB was awarded throughout the squadron to Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003407
His rater also stated "During the rated period [applicant] was not able to perform flight duties due to medical grounding. The VSI pays an annual annuity payment equal to 2.5 percent of the Soldiers annual basic pay at separation from the active Army multiplied by the Soldier's number of years of service and paid for twice the number of years the Soldier had served at the time of separation. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-19 states when a Soldier has a rating of less than 30 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003410
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows that, approximately 4 months after the effective date of his placement on the TDRL, the applicant attempted to elect not to participate in the SBP. In light of the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show he made a timely election not to participate in the SBP prior to his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003412
The applicant states that due to the severity of the horrific crime she witnessed on a military installation while serving in the Regular Army (RA) from April 1982 to March 1989, she should receive a medical discharge. However, nowhere in her records does it show: * a permanent physical profile * A DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * a diagnosis of a disabling condition that failed retention standards and rendered her unable to perform the duties required of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003413
Prior to his retirement, the applicant completed his DD Form 2656 and elected spouse and children coverage based on the full amount of his retired pay. Although this is not necessarily the Army's fault and there is no error in his records, since he applied immediately and his spouse has concurred with the decision to terminate SBP enrollment, as a matter of equity only, his records should be corrected to show he made an election to decline participation at the time he retired and his spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003414
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage and designated her as the annuitant of the SBP. The evidence of record shows that prior to his retirement, the FSM was not married nor did he have any dependents. There are no documents in the available record, or provided by the applicant, that show the FSM ever made an election to participate in the SBP within 1 year of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003415
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. He underwent a separation physical at the troop medical clinic, Fort Benning, on 27 June 1979. _______ _ 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 | 20130003416
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with one oak leaf cluster (1OLC). Although the applicant has not provided and the records do not contain orders awarding him the BSM with 1OLC, he has provided the Certificate and Citation along with an official Army photograph showing that he was awarded a BSM on 30 September 1971. The applicant served in three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003417
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying 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 AGCM (1st Award) for the period 6 June 1967 through 25 January 1969; b. deleting from his DD Form 214 in: * item 23a the entry "052P Radio Operator" * item 25 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003421
The applicant requests the following: * Revocation of her retirement orders * Reinstatement on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) * Promotion consideration to lieutenant colonel (LTC) by a Special Selection Board (SSB) 2. Continuation for CPT and MAJ will normally be for 3 years from the approval date of the selective continuation board by which the officer is recommended for continuation. If selected, her records should be corrected to show she was continued in the Reserve until she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003422
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged from the Army on 12 June 1969 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with service characterized as under conditions other than honorable and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was advised his characterization of service would be automatically upgraded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003423
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show: * his correct service time * his foreign service * award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2. The applicant's request for correction of his records to show his correct service time, overseas service, and award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal was carefully considered. A review of his record shows his DD Form 214 for the period ending 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003424
BOARD DATE: 29 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003424 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. d. 31 May 2006, from himself to SFC BJF, wherein he stated he hoped the education and benefit brief would enlighten the SLRP, because it was over 2 and 1/2 years since he reenlisted and the payments should have started after a year. The evidence of record confirms the applicant reenlisted in the MNARNG on 12 October 2003 for a period of 6 years; however, his records are void of an SLRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003425
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests retroactive award of the: * Honorable Service Commemorative Medal * Army National Guard (ARNG) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Commemorative Medal * U.S. Commemorative Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal (correctly known as the Cold War Recognition Certificate) * American Defense Commemorative Medal * All other awards and decorations that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003428
The applicant provides: * General Orders Number 1048, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, dated 4 May 1970 * DAGO Number 5, dated 27 January 1969 * DAGO Number 59, dated 25 September 1969 * Special Orders Number 206, issued by Seventh Army Support Command, dated 19 September 1967 * Certificate of Combat Service, undated * Certificate of Appreciation, dated 18 September 1970 * page 1 of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) * his DD Form 214 * his National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003429
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided for award of the CIB to infantry personnel who were members of infantry platoons and squads in armored cavalry squadrons and regiments. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show he met the criteria for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003433
k. There was no evidence in his records and he provided none showing he was processed for a medical board and he was twice denied a medical discharge. A DA Form 1559, dated 25 February 2011, shows he requested assistance from the IG pertaining to an LOD investigation and he inquired as to whether he should have received a medical discharge. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003434
The examiner stated the applicant received a consultation for general surgery for what appeared to be a mass in the right parotid gland. The "8499" indicates her condition was rated analogous to disability code "8407." Title 10, U.S. Code (USC), section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation with severance pay of a member who has less than 20 years service and a disability rated at less than 30 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003437
He provides a Bronze Star Medal Certificate that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for service during the period 1 January - 31 August 1968 and a memorandum, subject: Recommendation for the Bronze Arrowhead Award, dated 30 July 1968, in which the Commander, 1st Brigade, 101st Air Cavalry Division recommended, among other units, the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry be authorized the arrowhead for helicopter assault landings into enemy territory on 19, 20, and 22 April 1968. In the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003439
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty service outside of the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed would be entered in Item 24c. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served in the RVN from on or about 25 June to on or about 23 August 1965.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003441
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) * Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) 2. Based on his service in Kosovo during the period 6 November 2001 to 17 May 2002, he is authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003442
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 12f (Record of Service Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 contains the entry "00 00 00." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the entry "00 00 09" * adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry "SERVICE IN GRENADA FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003444
On 19 August 1975, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003446
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 8 February 1981 be corrected to show that he was serving on regular active duty instead of active duty training (ADT), that he was awarded the military occupational specialty (MOS) of 00E3O (Recruiter), and that he was awarded a Recruiter Badge. His orders specified that the purpose of his ADT was to serve Special Active Duty Training (SADT) as a USAR Field Recruiter in MOS 00E4O. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003447
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge. The applicant states: * The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) told him he should "put in" for the Combat Action Badge * He was the head medic of the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division * His unit was ambushed and he received burns to his face, arms, and chest * It was his job to report to higher command any wounded and he did not report himself as one of the wounded * As a Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003450
There is no evidence in his records of any court-martial convictions, personnel actions, or statements that would justify his disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). There is no evidence in his record of any court-martial convictions, personnel actions or statements that would justify the applicant's disqualification for award of the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003451
The applicant, the former spouse of a retired and deceased former service member (FSM), requests payment of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity based on his death. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The applicant and the FSM were divorced in 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003454
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart 8. Deleting the Bronze Star Medal from his DD Form 214. c. Adding to his DD Form 214 the following awards: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device (First Oak Leaf Cluster) * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003455
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003455 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Prior to 1 October 1979, DD Forms 214 were issued when a Soldier was discharged for immediate reenlistment. The fact that the applicant was issued Honorable Discharge Certificates at the time of his immediate reenlistments does not demonstrate an error in the preparation of the 28 February 1986 DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003458
He was discharged on 24 December 1991. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he 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. His service was not interrupted by any medical or mental condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003460
On 30 October 1971, the applicant's commander recommended him for separation due to unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. On 17 November 1971, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that he be discharged due to unfitness and issued DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). 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 | 20130003464
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his separation date as 31 May 1996 instead of 15 April 1996. His DD Form 214 shows he was retired from active duty on 15 April 1996 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24b(1) by reason of disability, permanent. The applicant contends the separation date on his DD Form 214 is a clerical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003465
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. There is no evidence in his records of any court-martial convictions, personnel actions, or statements that would justify his disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003466
BOARD DATE: 22 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003466 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and a certificate showing award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award.