ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004187
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Based on his available record, his service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004191
His records contain the following documents showing his SSN as "XXX-XX-3970": * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States), dated 3 March 1972 * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) 4. When the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army in 1973 he recorded his SSN as "XXX-XX-3970." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004191 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004191 2 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004197
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Permanent Orders 6-3 (attachment orders) * Manifest Report CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The approved campaigns are: * Defense of Saudi Arabia (2 August 1990-16 January 1991) * Liberation and Defense of Kuwait (17 January-11 April 1991) * Southwest Asia Cease-Fire (12 April 1991-30 November 1995) b. The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004199
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) shows that on 16 September 2011, his Senior Defense Counsel requested the commander, 17th Fires Brigade, disapprove the separation board's recommendation to end the applicant's service and issue him a general under honorable conditions discharge. His counsel further indicated: a. For all the reasons discussed, trial counsel requested the approving authority deny defense counsel's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004200
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN from his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN shown on his social security card. _____________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 | 20130004201
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows: * his service was characterized as under honorable conditions * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c * his narrative reason for separation was "Misconduct" 8. On 26 January 2012, by letter, the applicant was advised that after careful review of his application, military records, his testimony, and all other available evidence, the ADRB determined he was properly and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004202
The applicant requests correction of his Honorable Discharge Certificate (reverse side of the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge)) to show his Army service number (ASN) as "XX 871 XXX" instead of "XX 781 XXX." The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's reconstructed military records contain documentation prepared by the National Personnel Records Center which identifies the applicant's ASN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004204
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 26 June 1964 to 23 June 1967; b. adding in Item 26 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004206
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. he served in the Vietnam from 30 September 1967 to 3 June 1969; b. during his tour of duty in Vietnam he was assigned to the 180th Assault Support Helicopter Company with duties as an aircraft armament repairman; and c. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004208
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR) is awarded to members of the Reserve Components of the Army for successful completion of annual training (AT) or active duty for training (ADT) for a period of not less than 10 consecutive duty days on foreign soil. However, the applicants contention that he was awarded the ARCOTR is not supported by the evidence of record or the evidence submitted by the applicant. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004210
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 the correct spelling of his last name. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 1 of his DD Form 214 the current last name entry and replacing it with the last name as shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004211
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the 6-week Airborne Course on 14 October 1946. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal and Parachutist Badge to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 February 1976.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004212
There is no document contained in the applicant's official record showing he used 423-XX-XXXX as his SSN while he was in an active duty status. The preponderance of evidence indicates the SSN shown on the applicant's DD Form 214 reflects the SSN that he used when he served. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004212 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004212 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004213
A DD Form 214 may not be issued to cover a period of service already documented by a previously-issued DD Form 214. The applicant served in Vietnam during the period 6 October 1968 25 September 1969 which was prior to the period of the DD Form 214 in question. Although there is no copy of his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his immediate reenlistment in the available records, a DD Form 214 should have been issued for his service during the period 18 January 1968 to 30 March 1970 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004216
However, his DD Form 214 shows: * he reenlisted on 24 February 1989 * he was discharged on 14 February 1990 * he completed 4 years, 2 months, and 14 days * his service was characterized as Under Honorable Conditions (General) * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12(b) * his narrative reason for separation was "Misconduct - Pattern of Misconduct" * his dates of time lost were from 14 June 1987, 28 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004221
Prior to a DA Form 2656-5 (RCSBP Election Certificate) being submitted to DFAS, it was altered with whiteout to show the FSM declined to make a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election until age 60 instead of it showing he elected an immediate annuity with spouse-only coverage. Evidence of record shows that the FSM completed a DA Form 2656-5 and elected not to participate in spousal RCSBP coverage and that his spouse concurred with the election on 1 June 2007. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004227
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her record to show her last name as B_____ - G________ instead of E______. While it is understood why she would want her records changed to reflect her new married or current legal name, the evidence of record confirms she served in and was separated in the last name of E______, which is the last name that is listed on the documents that are filed in her AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004232
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The applicant states he deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Desert Storm. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004236
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 7 July 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13-5 for misconduct. ____________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 | 20130004238
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show award of the MSM and verification for his entitlement to the AFSM for Hurricane Katrina. Regulatory guidance prohibits the award of the AFSM to individuals awarded the HSM for the same operation; therefore, he is not authorized award of the AFSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004253
On 21 December 2011, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was diagnosed with the below conditions. He was determined to be physically unfit for further military service. The PEB did so and rated him 20 percent disabled for his condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004254
On 20 March 1958, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. He was discharged on 15 April 1958 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Misconduct) due to conviction by a civil court with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004258
On 15 May 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release and Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 28 May 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004260
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 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. ___________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 | 20130004264
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004264 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 October 2008, he was appointed as an Army Nurse Corps first lieutenant in the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG). It is also noted by the NGB in an advisory opinion that the applicant was eligible for the HPLRP, that it was intended for him to receive the incentive, and that it appears that the proper forms were not completed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004266
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 4 March 2004, a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) found that all his medical conditions existed prior to service (EPTS) and they were not caused by or aggravated by active service. c. Indicated the applicant was physically unfit and recommended that he be separated from the service without disability benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004268
Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was assigned the wrong RE code at the time of his separation or that there is an error or injustice in his case. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004269
The applicant provides copies: * DD Form 2656-6, dated 19 February 2013 * a State of Colorado Marriage License and Marriage Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. All of these open enrollment seasons were extensively publicized in Army Echoes to ensure all retirees were informed of their existence and also in the Army Times. He was authorized up to 1 year from the date of marriage to enroll his spouse and stepchildren in the RCSBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004270
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment - Armed Forces of the United States), prepared by the applicant on 21 January 1976, shows he entered his SSN as "XXX-X8-3808" and he placed his signature on the document. The evidence of record shows the SSN the applicant reported as his SSN was consistently recorded in his military service records and on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004271
b. his basic active service date was 10 January 2000 and his date of rank for private first class (PFC) was 1 February 2001. c. according to Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), Section II, paragraph 2-3(c), "The promotion to SPC requirements are 24 months TIS (time in service) and 6 months TIMIG (time in grade)." The applicant provides: * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004272
The applicant did not provide any evidence. However, his record contains: a. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 28 July 2004 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004273
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment of the effective date/date of rank for his Federal recognition order promoting him to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 19 February 2013 to 5 September 2012. Public Law 112-239, dated 2 January 2013, provides that if a warrant officer one (WO1) of the National Guard is promoted to the grade of chief warrant officer two (CW2) to fill a vacancy in a federally recognized unit in the National Guard Federal recognition is automatically extended to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004274
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; 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. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 21 August 1964 through 2 June 1967 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004275
BOARD DATE: 24 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004275 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant states that while he was going through the accession process with the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) he was told he would receive a $10,000 bonus when he completed Chaplain Initial Military Training and the Basic Officer's Leadership Course (BOLC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004278
The applicant requests repayment of salary withheld by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in October, November, and December 2011; unpaid leave; back pay from a basic active service date (BASD) adjustment; and remitted debt. While he was still on active duty, DFAS collected $49,777.31 from his pay as noted on his October, November, and December 2011 DFAS Military Leave and Earnings Statements (LES). In an email, dated 24 October 2012, Ms. J______, DFAS, explained to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004280
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Since there is no evidence in the available records that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004281
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). 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 enlistment document shows he used the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 throughout...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004283
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register), paragraph 6 (Miscellaneous Information), states that not more than one Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross Unit Citation will be worn by any individual. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active service from 6 November 1967 to 22 October 1970 and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004288
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004288 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His records contain: a. a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States), dated 1 October 1969, that shows his last name typed with the fifth and sixth characters shown as "LE" and his signature as "EL" in those same positions; b. a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 2 November 1970, that shows the fifth and sixth characters in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004291
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004291 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004293
While this may have been correct at the time of his release from active duty, in the past 10 to 15 years he has received the Army Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal "from an Army installation." Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service from 15 February 1952 through 21 September 1953 and to correct his DD Form 214 show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004294
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004294 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-65XX vice XXX-XX-56XX. The following documents contained in his official record show his SSN as XXX-XX-56XX: a. DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 3 April 1968, b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004295
The PEB recommended that she be discharged with severance pay and a disability rating of 10%. The Army's determination of a Soldier's physical fitness or unfitness is a factual finding based on the individual's ability to perform the duties of his or her grade, rank, or rating. The applicant was found unfit for duty and she was assigned a disability rating of 10 percent for her unfitting condition of (bilateral foot pain secondary to bilateral pes planus and right ankle degenerative joint...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004298
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004298 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's request is based on the argument that the award approval authority's action to downgrade her award to an MSM was improper and illegal; however, it appears it was within the discretionary authority of the award approval authority to award the applicant the MSM in lieu of the BSM based on the current regulatory policy governing these awards. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004299
The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction of the FSM's military records to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). If an election was not made within the required 90 days, he would not be entitled to SBP coverage until he applied for retired pay at age 60. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting the FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004302
The applicant states he did not initiate the action that resulted in his discharge. On 27 May 1977, his commander notified him that he was beginning discharge proceedings against him, to eliminate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct), based on his conviction by a civil court. Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004304
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on Army Regulation 600-8-22, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge requires service in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit engaged in active ground combat with the enemy. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show he met all of the requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004305
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. However, his reconstructed records contain his DD Form 214 and other documents which are sufficient for the Board to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004306
The applicant states the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge were not listed on his DD Form 214. There is insufficient evidence in the applicant's available record to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214: * Combat Infantryman Badge * three bronze service stars affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004307
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004307 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He served in Vietnam during five designated campaign periods and is authorized to wear a silver service star on the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from the awards listed on his DD Form 214 and b. adding to the authorized...