ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003676
Special Orders Number 92, issued by Headquarters, 210th Combat Aviation Battalion, dated 27 July 1967, withdrew his Primary MOS (PMOS) of 11C and awarded him PMOS 76U and Secondary MOS (SMOS) 11C, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), effective 17 May 1967. It establishes standardized policy for the preparation of the DD Form 214, which provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003677
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. He was awarded two awards of the Army Achievement Medal during his first period of active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003678
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 25 January 1967 to 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003679
It further shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge 6. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 May 1968 through 16 April 1970 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003681
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 5 April 2010, and all allied documents from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File. Counsel requests: a. correction of the applicant's AMHRR by directing the removal of the GOMOR, dated 5 April 2010, and all allied documents, including her rebuttal. e. A memorandum, dated 18 August 2011, from an attorney employed by the JAG Defense to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003683
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she elected to transfer her education benefits to her dependent in accordance with the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The applicant provides no additional evidence. She would have been eligible to transfer benefits had she done so prior to her retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003684
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003684 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Nothing in his records shows he used the requested SSN during his military service. _______ _ 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 | 20130003686
On 7 October 1971, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. He further acknowledged he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003687
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his service began when he was inducted on 28 July 1964 and that he was awarded the Bronze star Medal (BSM). The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does correctly reflect that he was inducted on 28 July 1964 and served until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 16 June 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003689
On 30 July 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003690
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show a second Purple Heart. An undated newspaper article from an unknown source which appears to be a Hometown News Service release and which states the applicant: * left California for Vietnam on 18 October 1968 * was seriously wounded in Vietnam on 11 May 1969 * received emergency treatment in Vietnam and he was flown to Japan where he went through two major operations within the past week * was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003691
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) seven awards * six bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 2. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003695
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence shows the applicant was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army, in the rank of 2LT, on 12 May 1984. While all the facts behind the applicants failure to be promoted to 1LT are not known, the applicant did not have 3 years time in grade when he was reassigned to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement), and there is no evidence that he completed a resident officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003698
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003699
The applicant requests that his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be corrected in item 38 (Record of Assignments) to accurately reflect his units of assignment and correction of his service records to show award of the German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge. Item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows the entry "HHC 1st Bde 8th Inf Div." The applicant's service records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003700
Aside from on documents he provides and the ARCOM orders previously discussed, the contested SSN ("XXX-XX-4199") does not appear in his available records. His records are void of orders that show he was awarded a second award of the ARCOM. Therefore, it would be appropriate to conclude his ARCOM orders and certificate were completed in error and should be corrected to show his proper and correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003701
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 and USAR discharge orders. 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 DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), which he provided to the induction station, lists his SSN as "XXX-XX- 4517."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003702
The applicant requests correction of item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an address in Conroe, Texas instead of an address in Crestview, Florida. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of item 19a of her DD Form 214 to show an address in Conroe, Texas instead of an address in Crestview, Florida. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003708
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states although he was a POW he was not awarded the POW Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003711
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in item 12f (Foreign Service) that he completed 6 months of service in Haiti. Chapter 2 contains guidance for preparation of the DD Form 214 and states for item 12f enter the total amount of foreign service completed during his or her continuous period of active service. Additionally, this period of service in Haiti entitles him to award of the HSM and correction of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003712
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 December 1968, the applicant departed Vietnam en-route to the United States. The applicant provides a letter from an individual who contends he was the platoon leader and that: * on the day in question, his M113A1 track hit a mine * it did extensive damage to the vehicle destroying the suspension on the left side * the explosion left everyone on his crew in bad shape as far as being able to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003713
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he completed training for: * Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) and Dragon anti-tank missiles * demolitions * sniper/counter-sniper * hand-to-hand combat 2. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he completed training for TOW and Dragon anti-tank missiles, demolitions, sniper/counter-sniper, or hand-to-hand...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003715
The applicant provides: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * three pages of medical record extracts * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Regrettably, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds there is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003718
The applicant requests change of her discharge from disability existed prior to service (EPTS) to retirement by reason of disability permanent physical disability. The applicant's medical records are not available for review. A VA letter, dated 12 January 2012, that shows the VA reviewed medical records concerning her service-connected disabilities and noted some improvement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003719
The applicant requests that the award of the Purple Heart be removed from his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the Purple Heart and the entry Gunshot wound right leg, 22 July 1964, Vietnam from his DD Forms 214, dated 7 December 1964, and 8 December 1967. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130003719 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003720
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130003720 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was again ordered to active duty on 7 January 2012 and she was REFRAD on 12 September 2012 for a period of 8 months and 6 days of net active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry "0002 05 26" from item 12d of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003721
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). She found a place off post. Although the applicant was not discharged from the Army Reserve until 29 June 2011, she did not perform duty and did not earn any funds from which premiums could be deducted after August 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003728
Prior to retiring, he talked to his RSO and completed the SBP form and elected the plan that provided he would have one year to disenroll from the program. He is not getting any pay from his retirement because his VA payment is more than his retired pay would be. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he elected not to participate in the SBP on his DD Form 2656, dated 12 December 2012 with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003730
On 3 February 2012, the applicant was informed the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence, had determined he was properly and equitably discharged and advised him that his request for a change in the character and/or reason of his discharge had been denied. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate would normally be furnished to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003731
The applicant states: * Her captain/company commander did anything he could to destroy her career * Upon discharge in 2005, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated her right shoulder, back, and both knees to be 70 percent disabling * She had those same problems during the last 6 months of active service * She believes she should have received a permanent physical profile and been medically retired because she had 24 years of service * She had physical profiles from September 2003 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003732
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Self-authored statements * DA Form 2142 (Pay Inquiry), dated 11 February 2013 * memorandum, subject: Additional Duty Appointment, dated 3 November 2012 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement) * emails * Orders Number 12-208-00117, issued by Headquarters, 63d Regional Support Command, Mountain View, CA, dated 26 July 2012 * Orders Number R-07-287352, issued by HRC, dated 6 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of the non-judicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), dated 15 January 1999, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). Appeals that merely allege an injustice or error without supporting evidence are not acceptable and will not be considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003736
State orders, dated 23 October 2009, show she was promoted to captain effective 13 September 2009. Paragraph 8-2 states the effective date of promotion for an ARNG commissioned officer who is promoted in the State is the date the Chief, NGB extends Federal Recognition unless otherwise provided by law. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence which shows her promotion to captain was not processed in a timely manner or her DOR is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003739
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) award of the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Unit Commendation * item 18 (Remarks) foreign service in Kuwait from 1 September 2008 to 5 September 2009 2. Her record contains an MFR issued by Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support), Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003749
On 13 April 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a discharge UOTHC. There is no evidence in the available record which shows that the applicant was discriminated by the military personnel or that he sought assistance for any discrimination by military personnel. The applicant's record of service shows he was AWOL for 13 days in addition to the misconduct that led to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003752
18 June 1997, an informal PEB convened and found the applicant's condition prevented her from performing the duties required of her grade and military specialty and determined that she was physically unfit due to chronic post-traumatic pain, right upper extremity and neck, without neurological abnormality. The PEB rated her under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5003 and granted a 20% disability rating. The PEB determined she was physically unfit for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003755
Summary: Applicant requests that he be given an opportunity to have an MEB and a PEB review his Line of Duty (LOD)/medical documentation in order for him to receive a proper medical disposition upon his discharge from the PRARNG. c. Paragraph 3-2b (processing for separation or retirement from active duty) states disability compensation is not an entitlement acquired by reason of service-incurred illness or injury; rather, it is provided to Soldiers whose service is interrupted and they can...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003757
The applicant states, prior to completion of the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, he received a general officer letter of reprimand (GOMOR) and he was dismissed from the course for disciplinary reasons. There is no evidence in the applicant's record that shows he ever completed the Infantry Officer Advanced Course. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states for item 14, enter the formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003758
The applicant states the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) on 3 March 1966. _______ _ 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 | 20130003761
Therefore, his qualifying active service from November 2008 through August 2009 results in his being eligible for retired pay effective 2 April 2012. National Guard Regulation 680-2 (Automated Retirement Points Accounting Management), dated 19 August 2011, prescribes procedures to establish and maintain retirement records, establish the anniversary year, determine service requirements to qualify for retirement for non-regular service, prepare and issue notifications of eligibility for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003771
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his awards of the Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (second award), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with four oak leaf clusters (OLCs), Army Achievement Medal (AAM) with four OLCs, Italian Parachutist Badge, and completion of the psychological operations specialist course and Basic Haitian Creole course. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not properly reflect his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003774
He provides: * a self-authored statement, dated 13 February 2013 * his DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings), convened on 2 March 2010 * his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision, dated 8 December 2011 * a letter from U.S. Army human Resources Command (HRC) CRSC Branch, dated 13 December 2012 * two letters of support, dated 12 July and 27 August 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003776
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 two awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and two awards of the Air Medal (AM). 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 for the period ending 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003798
The applicant requests approval for transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members. The available evidence shows his last day on active duty was 21 October 2004. Soldiers must have been on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009 to be eligible to transfer their 9/11 GI Bill benefit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003803
Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge based on his prior request for a hardship discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. There is no evidence in the applicant's records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003804
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) in two separate applications. The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show the MSM he earned on 17 August 2004. The available evidence shows the applicant served in Kuwait/Iraq from 28 February through 16 July 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003806
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged based on an unfitting medical condition. Based on the applicant's record of service and considering his recent personal problems, he recommended issuance of an honorable discharge in the applicant's case. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was medically unfit for military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003808
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 June 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for 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. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003813
The applicant requests corrections of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) the entry "xxx-9x-xxxx" instead of "xxx-4x-xxxx" * item 21 (Home of Record (HOR)) the entry "Gulf" instead of "Gull" 2. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 1 February 1967, states the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form 214 will be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139. Therefore, his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130003823
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, 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; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Evidence shows the FSM received all "excellent" conduct...