ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000534
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 Vietnam Service Medal and the Air Medal (3rd Award). A DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form), dated 25 August 1964, shows the applicant was authorized the following awards: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Vietnam * Air Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster [2nd Award] * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000536
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states his military service record will verify he was injured on 25 January 1970. However, his service record is void of evidence and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action or treated for those wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000537
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star * Combat Infantryman Badge * United Nations Service Medal 6. Additionally, his available records are void of any documents that indicate his conduct and efficiency ratings during his period of active military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000541
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he: * enlisted in the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) in May 2002 and subsequently entered active duty in February 2003 in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 * he held the rank/grade of SFC/E-7 from date of entry until he retired on 30 September 2005 * payment of any monies as a result of this correction 2. While serving on active duty, he attained over 18 years of active service and he was granted sanctuary for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000542
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and Bronze Star Medal * Item 30 (Remarks) - the entry "GED" (General Education Development) 2. GO awarded the applicant two awards of the Army Commendation Medal during his period of service in Vietnam. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000543
If the applicant's appointment grade and DOR had been correct he would have been considered for below zone promotion at the FY 2010, LTC, ARNGUS, AR AGR, and AR Non-AGR Chaplain Corps Promotion Selection Boards, Competitive Categories. Army Regulation 135-155 (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve - Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) states SSBs will not consider officers for below the zone promotion. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000544
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Achievement Medal (AAM) with two Oak Leaf Clusters (2OLC), and Army Superior Unit Award. His DD Form 214 should reflect award of the ARCOM, AAM (2OLC) and the Army Superior Unit Award. The applicants records contain documents showing that he was awarded two ARCOMs which are properly reflected on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000551
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 9 November 1984, 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. However, nowhere is there evidence that his misconduct was a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000552
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. The available evidence supports his request for an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. In view of the change, the general discharge issued to the applicant at the time of separation is inconsistent with the standards for discharge for unsuitability, character and behavior disorder (now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000553
The applicant provides copies of: a. DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods: * 29 October 1968 to 1 July 1969 * 2 July 1969 to 29 June 1973 * 15 November 1974 to 5 December 1976 * 6 December 1976 to 5 December 1980 b. enlistment documents covering his military service from 29 October 1968 to 5 December 1980. c. a message showing the applicant was wounded in action in Vietnam on 21 October 1970. d. DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000554
The record should be corrected to reflect that he was honorably discharged after completing his military obligation, and not because of medical reasons. Because these are cases of RC Soldiers with non-duty related medical conditions, MEBs are not required. Evidence shows he was properly afforded the option of discharge based on being medically disqualified from further service in the active Reserve or providing additional medical documentation to support a non-duty related PEB to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000556
On 15 September 1993, the applicant's RFGOS was approved under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-120 (Officer Resignations and Discharges), chapter 5, with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. d. paragraph 8, states "records show the applicant submitted his resignation for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. (2) counsel states the applicant made no request to resign or be separated in his RFGOS, but instead stated that he would prefer to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000559
On 22 September 2004, the applicant's company commander (CO) submitted a DA Form 638 to the battalion commander recommending the applicant for award of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device for his actions on 18 September 2004. Army Regulation 600-8-22, table 3-2 (Steps for preparing and processing awards using the DA Form 638) states, in part: a. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows the appropriate approving authority did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000560
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130000560 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Having had prior Reserve service, the applicant was appointed as a second lieutenant in the USAR on 9 June 2004. The DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 15 April 2010, shows the punishment imposed was a written reprimand and the imposing commander directed the DA Form 2627 be filed in the performance section of his Army Military Human...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000561
On 24 May 1977, the ADRB considered his request under the DOD SDRP and directed that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. However, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged. In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000564
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his injuries are service-connected. The applicant is unclear or specific in his request whether he requests: * his Army disabling condition be service-connected * his Army disabling condition be combat-related * the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) award him service-connected disability compensation for all his injuries 2. He was further counseled and indicated: * he had reviewed the contents of the MEB packet and read his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000567
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 7 November 1966 to 6 November 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. 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 | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000570
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On or about 28 January 1985, he was released from confinement and returned to his basic training unit. On 8 April 1985, his immediate commander informed him of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000571
Counsel requests the records of the applicant's deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within 1 year of his divorce and the SBP annuity be paid to her. The Board previously twice denied the applicant's request because the FSM did not change his SBP election from "spouse" to "former spouse" and the applicant did not deem the election within one year of her divorce. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000572
A DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings), dated 2 August 2011, reports: a. after careful consideration of medical records, laboratory findings, and medical examinations, the EPSBD found that the applicant was unfit for enlistment in accordance with current medical fitness standards due to having exercise-induced asthma; and b. the opinion of the evaluating physician was that the applicant's medical condition existed prior to his entry into military service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000574
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show he was wounded in action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 29 of his DD Form 214 the entry "None" and adding the entry "Korea, 22 October 1950" * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Korea on 22 October 1950 * adding to item 27 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000576
He goes on to state that he completed 3 years of active service and three tours in Iraq. The applicants medical evaluation board proceedings are not present in the available records; however, his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings show that the PEB convened at Fort Lewis, Washington on 9 March 2010 and determined that his condition of bilateral ankle degenerative arthritis was unfitting and recommended a 20 percent disability rating. Consequently, due to the two concepts...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000577
The applicant requests payment of Deployment Extension Stabilization Pay (DESP). He added: a. NGB Policy Memorandum Number 09-020 (ARNG DESP Implementation Guidance for Units Mobilizing after 1 September 2009 Without Stop Loss) outlines the requirements for a Soldier to qualify for DESP: (1) The ETS date range must be between 180 days prior to unit's mobilization date to 365 days after the unit's mobilization date, according to the NGB Policy Memo Number 09-020, paragraph 5a. Eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000585
On 18 August 1987, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance, for repeated NJP, failure to follow instructions, disrespect and disregard of the NCO within his chain of command, and failure to rehabilitate despite numerous counseling. On 31 August 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000586
Item 13, enter awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22. c. Item 14, list the formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214. Although he may have attended these courses, the evidence of record does not show and he has not provided any evidence that shows he completed either course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000588
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of her full retired pay effective the date she was placed on the Retired List (1 February 2000). While it is not readily apparent whether the error occurred with the FLARNG or the Fort Stewart Transition Center, the fact remains that the applicant's military pay account was incorrectly reported to DFAS at the time of retirement and resulted in the applicant being underpaid from February 2000 until February 2012. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000589
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) At Time of Entry) Cuba, AL, vice Louisville, KY * item 19b (Nearest Relative) his mother's name, Dorothy A. Bxxxxx, vice his father's name, James L. Wxxxxxx, Sx 2. In this case, the evidence of record shows the applicant identified his HOR as Louisville, KY, and he entered active duty in Louisville, KY. Accordingly, when his DD Form 214 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000590
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) and allied documents listed his full name as "N--- Y---- J---B-------." The evidence of record shows upon his enlistment in the Regular Army in October 1987, the applicant listed his full name as "N--- Y---- J---B-------." There is no evidence he used the requested full name at any time during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000591
He was informed by the ARNG that his DOR would be 1 December 2008; but, the USAR promoted him with a DOR of 15 February 2009. Because he was promoted in the ARNG, he only delayed his effective date, and not his DOR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Orders B-05-903495, HRC, dated 20 May 2009, to show his DOR as 1 December 2008; b. correcting all appropriate military personnel data bases to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000594
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of his full retired pay entitlements effective 1 May 2001, the date he was placed on the Retired List. The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG, dated 21 December 2012, indicates the applicant was one of many who were notified in 2011 of an error in their military pay accounts and they were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS imposing the 6-year barring statute. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000596
The applicant states she would like her DD Form 214 corrected to show she served in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from 28 February 2010 through 13 April 2010. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility, on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000597
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests change of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his name as A---- Q---- M-------. ____________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 | 20130000601
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 his social security number (SSN) as "xx3-xx-xxxx" instead of "xx8-xx-xxxx." The applicant's SSN appears as "xx3-xx-xxxx" on his DD Form 398 that was completed upon his induction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000602
The applicant requests back pay of Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2011 to 27 November 2011. The applicant provides: * All Army Activities (ALARACT), subject: ALARACT Army Medical Corps Officer Special Pay Policy, Plan, and Rates, dated 6 December 2010 * a letter from the American Board of Family Practice, Inc., dated August 2003 * a letter from the American Board of Family Practice, Inc., dated 22 March 2010 * a letter from The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000603
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of his full retired pay entitlements effective the date he was placed on the Retired List (1 July 1998). The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG, dated 12 December 2012, indicates the applicant was one of many who were notified in 2011 of an error in their military pay accounts and they were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS imposing the 6-year barring statute. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000604
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. On 31 July 1992, the applicant was retired from the military in the rank of SGT/E-5 with more than 20 years of active service. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3964, states that each retired member of the Army who is retired with less than 30 years of active service is entitled, when his active service plus his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000605
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his pay grade as E-4 and award of the Safe Driver Medal. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was awarded the Safe Driver Medal. Therefore, the applicant could not have been awarded said medal during his active duty service and it is not authorized for entry on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000608
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. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the DOB shown on his DD Form 214 is the DOB he served under.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000615
The applicant states, in effect, the rating he received was based on his rater's discrimination. A review of his records shows the same rater evaluated the applicant during the 12-month period preceding the contested report and gave the applicant maximum ratings with no derogatory comments. Therefore, since the applicant has not provided evidence to substantiate his contentions that the ratings and comments are unjust and inaccurate, there appears to be no basis to grant his request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000621
The applicant requests payment of a Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay (HPOIP) effective from 19 April to 30 September 2012. c. A review of the applicant's records indicates he has a Washington State Psychologist License with an initial issuance of 19 April 2012. d. A review of the applicant's special pay and financial data indicates he had executed and received all payments for a 1-year HPOIP at $5,000.00 per year, payable at $466.66 per month effective 1 October 2012. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000622
The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service was characterized as honorable because he was in an entry-level status when he was REFRAD. h. However, to provide relief from the pejorative and inequitable reason and authority for REFRAD shown on his DD Form 214, it would be appropriate to issue him a new DD Form 214 showing he was REFRAD by reason of Secretarial authority under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000624
The applicant provides three sworn statements attesting to the fact that he was authorized receipt of the $15,000.00 bonus, completed a bonus agreement, and was granted a bonus control number. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the records to show the applicant had completed a $15,000.00 prior service bonus addendum and was issued a Bonus Control Number at the time of his enlistment. As a result, the Board recommends that all State ARNG and Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000625
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The unit commander's statement (enclosure 3) of the rationale disqualifying the applicant for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 21 May 2002 to 20 May 2005 is not available. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. removing the Memorandum, Subject: Disapproval of Award of the Good Conduct Medal, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000627
The applicant requests payment of Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay (HPOIP) for the period 20 March to 30 September 2012. c. A review of the application indicates the applicant has a Washington State Psychologist License with an initial issuance date of 20 March 2012. d. A review of the available special pay and financial data indicates the applicant had executed a contract and received all payments for a 1-year HPOIP at $5,000.00 per year, payable at $416.66 per month, effective 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000628
Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides the Secretaries of the Military Departments with authority to retire or discharge a member if they find the member unfit to perform military duties because of physical disability. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. There is no evidence of record and he provides none that shows he was physically unfit at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000634
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is authorized two bronze service stars for wear with his Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM). Because the applicant became eligible for the ARCAM after his last period of active duty service, it would not be appropriate to add this decoration to the DD Form 214 documenting that period. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000638
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions characterization of service and a medical discharge, for the period of service ending on 28 December 1976. His military record did not contain any medical records. Discharges under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000640
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant states, in effect, he previously had an honorable discharge and four Army Good Conduct Medals. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally issued to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000641
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was separated in the rank of SGT/E-5 because he assumed an NCOIC position and the individual he replaced held the rank of SGT. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was appointed or promoted to the rank of SGT/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000642
The other military documents contained in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), show he served and was released from the Army under the same middle name as shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant served in and he was released from active duty with the middle name that is shown in his AMHRR and on his DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130000642 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...