ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003468
On 2 November 1990, she was counseled on the time limits for developing and filing an FCP and separation in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-8, if she failed to do so. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record also shows she was advised and acknowledged she could be subject to separation under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003470
The evidence of record shows the applicant received NJP on 23 February 1972 and his punishment was, in part, reduction in pay grade to E-2 suspended for 60 days. The evidence of record shows the applicant was then reduced (by court-martial) to PV1 (E-1) on 20 May 1972. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was advanced or promoted in rank/grade at any time after he was reduced to PV1 (E-1) on 20 May 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003471
He ordered the applicant to confinement at the United States Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS, and he forwarded the record of trial to The Judge Advocate General of the Army for review by the U.S. Army Court of Military Review. c. Paragraph 11-1, in effect at the time, provided that a Soldier would be given a dishonorable discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial, after completion of appellate review and after such affirmed sentence had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003472
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to general under honorable conditions. 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. On 5 January 1990, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review held the finding of guilty and the sentence as approved by the convening...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003475
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by reversing his first and middle names. The evidence of record shows the applicant appropriately recorded his first and middle name as Ray Michael when he first entered military service as verified by his birth certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003476
On 23 August 2011, he received his first mental status evaluation based on a proposed separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14-12c (Misconduct- Commission of a serious offense). The separation authority directed the applicant be processed for administrative separation for misconduct and discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2) with a general discharge. b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003477
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A thorough review of his available military personnel record shows his birth month consistently appears as "August," as shown on the following documents: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DD Form 369 (Police Record Check) 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003478
A DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), completed on 21 July 1967, shows his SSN with the second digit as a "0." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 1 February 1967, states the Social Security Number in item 3 of the DD Form 214 will be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on these documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003479
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003479 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows he was awarded MOS 2136 (Non-Tactical Unit Officer) on 6 September 1963. Although his DA Form 66 shows that he performed duties in MOS 2162 from 24 June 1966 to 20 April 1967, his separation orders and DA Form 66 show that at the time of his REFRAD on 2 May 1967, his MOS was 4516, which is currently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003480
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the correct spelling of his last name. A review of the documents contained in the applicant's Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File, shows his last name is spelled as shown on both his Birth Certificate and his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003484
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by changing his uncharacterized discharge to a medical discharge with an honorable characterization of service. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. It states that medical proceedings must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authorities...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003485
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the NPDR was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981 as announced in Department of the Army General Order 15, dated 10 October 1990. Evidence shows the applicant completed the following military courses: * MRAP Operator New Equipment Training, 1 week, January 2008 * EMT-B Course, 6 weeks, November 2008 * Unit Level Armorer Course, 1 week, June 2009 Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these courses. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003488
The applicant requests that his character of service be upgraded to general and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show prior active duty service from 5 September 2002 through 27 October 2005. An 11 April 2006 DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) shows the applicant was charged with AWOL for the period from 28 October 2005 through 16 March 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003493
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) to show award of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). The available evidence shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia with the Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment during the period the VUA was awarded to the unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003494
On 21 July 1981, he accepted NJP under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ for being AWOL from 29 May 1981 to 16 June 1981. A DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 14 June 1982 under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with an under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003503
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). _______ _ _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 | 20130003504
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). On 14 September 1983, he accepted nonjudicial punishment for absenting himself from his place of duty and failure to obey a lawful general regulation. It states that the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003506
The applicant requests award of the Iraq Freedom Medal (apparently he means the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM)). Therefore, his ARCOM orders that show he participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom from 20 March 2003 to 1 June 2003 are accepted as sufficient evidence in which to base award of the ICM with two bronze service stars. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003507
The applicant requests an upgrade of his 26 April 2012 U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant provides his letter to the ADRB in which he states that his USAR and RA service have been honorable. There is no evidence from his period of USAR service to support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his USAR discharge from general to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003509
On or around 21 April 1973, the applicant was informed by his unit commander that he was initiating action to effect his discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13 for unsuitability. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. Based on this record of indiscipline, his service clearly did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003510
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. A review of his service record shows no derogatory information in the form of lost time, nonjudicial punishment, or suspension of favorable personnel actions that would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003512
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her rank and pay grade as private first class (PFC)/E-3 instead of private (PV2)/E-2. On an unknown date, her unit commander notified her of pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-5a(3) based on misconduct - fraudulent entry due to failure to identify her dependent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003513
The applicant's DD Form 214: a. lists his awards as: * "EXPERT (BADGE RIFLE)" * GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL * VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL b. shows in the Statement of Service Block that he served 5 months and 19 days in the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC); and c. the Remarks block does not contain the dates of his service in the RVN. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003515
The applicant requests the following: * Operation Uphold Democracy Certificate of Achievement * Haiti Medal of Democracy * United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) Medal 2. However, that certificate should have been issued by his commanding officer at the time of the act/achievement for which the certificate may be issued. Regarding his request for award of the Haiti Medal of Democracy, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant does not provide any evidence showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003516
There is no evidence in his available military records which supports his contention that he was given the option of staying in the military or the option to be discharged or that he was found not guilty of all the charges against him. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the final discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. He contends that the only reason he was given a BCD was because he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003518
The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge for unsuitability - personality disorder was in error and without justification. On 28 September 1981: a. he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13-4b, unsuitability- personality disorder. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4 at the time, provided for separation due to personality...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003521
The applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 13 November 1970 in conjunction with his enlistment in the Regular Army in which he listed his place of birth as East Chicago, IN. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his place of birth as East Chicago, IN, has been carefully considered and determined to have merit. __________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003524
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). The evidence shows he was awarded a medical MOS and he served in combat with an artillery unit. _______ _ 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 | 20130003526
The evidence of record confirms the FSM received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout most of his active duty service and his record is void of any derogatory information or a commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from being recommended for or awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 9 April 1968 to 22 September 1969 and to add this award to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003528
His record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that shows in: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service; b. item 40 (Wounds) contains no entry (blank); c. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) the entry: * National Defense Service Medal * Air Crewman Badge * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003531
He submitted various VA rating decisions, showing the various conditions evaluated/considered by the VA over the years. Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship of the applicants VA rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003535
BOARD DATE: 7 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003535 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel states the applicant should have received a medical discharge or an honorable discharge (HD). At the time of the separation physical examination, competent medical authority determined that the applicant was then medically fit for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003537
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show something other than "misconduct." The applicant states, in effect: a. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003538
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 6 January 1977, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) with a general discharge. In view of the above, there is insufficient substantive evidence to upgrade his discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003541
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15-80 (Army Grade Determination Review Board and Grade Determinations) generally states that a grade determination will be based on the Soldier's overall service in the grade in question, either on active duty or other service qualifying the Soldier for service/physical disability retirement, receipt of retired pay, or separation for physical disability. The applicant contends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003542
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * an undated letter from U.S. Department of State, Citizens Services Specialist, Overseas Citizens Services * 5 character support letters * 5 DA Forms 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Member Copy 1 and Copy 4 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003545
The applicant states he served in Iraq as an infantryman in an infantry unit. Permanent orders show he was awarded the CIB for service during the period 22 May - 5 June 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the Overseas Service Ribbon from his DD Form 214 and adding to his DD Form 214 the Army Achievement Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003546
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his narrative reason for separation as "Disability, Severance Pay, Combat Related." After the detonation he left the smoking area and went to bed. The applicant's medical records do not contain any evidence to show he suffered a TBI while serving in Iraq as a result of an explosion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003547
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) to show: * the Combat Action Badge (CAB) and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * his overseas service 2. Based on his second tour of duty in Iraq he is authorized the Overseas Service Ribbon and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003550
The applicant states he received the Purple Heart in Vietnam but he did not know the award was not listed on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence of record that indicates he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was treated for a combat-related wound. __________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 | 20130003557
Using this date as a mobilization date and applying the current ARNG DESP policy, the applicant did in fact have an original ETS within 180 days of his mobilization date and should have been eligible to receive the maximum amount of DESP of $500 per month for the duration of his deployment (i.e., mobilization) of 1 year for a total of $6,000. Revised NGB Policy Memorandum Number 10-052, dated 28 September 2010, states, in part, eligible Soldiers (as defined in paragraph 7a above) assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003558
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Republic of Vietnam - Armed Forces Honor Medal, 1st Class * Korea Defense Service Medal 2. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * a letter issued by Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of The Adjutant General, Washington, D.C., subject: Vietnamese Award-Armed Forces Honor Medal, 1st or 2nd Class, with two enclosures, dated 22 May 1967 CONSIDERATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003560
The applicant requests, in effect, revocation of his 4 February 2003 U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders and transfer to the Retired Reserve. The applicant provides: * Congressional correspondence * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter), dated 1 May 2002 * Orders 310-031, issued by Headquarters, 98th Division, Rochester, NY, dated 6 November 2002 * Partially legible expired USAR ID card * Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003562
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his first, middle, and last names as L.H.C. His entire military record shows his first, middle, and last names as L.H.C. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130003562 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130003562 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003567
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he had previously elected not to participate in the SBP but changed his mind once he discussed the application with his spouse. The applicant contends his spouse at the time did not sign the form concurring with his election not to participate in the SBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003568
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in Vietnam. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 only shows his service in Germany and does not reflect the 11 months he served in Vietnam. __________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 | 20130003569
The applicant requests back pay of Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2012 - 28 February 2012. The applicant was board certified and OTSG stated he was eligible for BCP during the period 1 January 2012 - 28 February 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he was entitled to BCP for the period from 1 January 2012 - 28 February 2012 based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003570
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 7 February 1969 * Letter Orders Number 02-1089677, issued by the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Components Personnel and Administration Center, St. Louis, MO, dated 23 February 1972 * page 1 of DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003571
However, an SBP election not to participate in the SBP (with the spouse's concurrence) must be made before the first day for which an individual is eligible for retired pay. It would not be equitable to correct the applicants records to show that he elected not to participate in the SBP at the time he became eligible for retired pay. It would be equitable, however, to correct his records to show that he elected to terminate his participation in the SBP effective October 2005, the last...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003573
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically unfit for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to change his disability percentage to reflect this additional diagnosis. The PEB recommended a 40% combined disability rating and permanent disability retirement. The PEB recommended permanent disability retirement.