ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004310
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 23 June 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed the applicant's record under the SDRP and he was found to meet the criteria for an upgrade of the characterization of service to under honorable conditions. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004314
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 2 July 1969 through 14 July 1970, while assigned with the 45th Medical Detachment. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit 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 first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, for his qualifying honorable active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004321
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 214 ending on 26 June 2009 reports the applicant: a. has a middle name of James; b. was ordered to active duty on 26 June 2008 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; c. served in Afghanistan from 24 August 2008 to 28 May 2009; d. held MOS 68W; and e. does not show he was awarded the CMB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004322
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. The applicant provides a NATO Medal Certificate and DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 November 2012. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the NATO Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004333
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) for the period ending 24 June 2000 to show his overseas deployment, award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal, and any other corrections that would apply to his deployment. He provides two DD Forms 214, two DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award), and an Enlisted Record Brief (Active Army Enlisted).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004335
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he elected Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for his spouse. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he elected RCSBP coverage for his spouse within a year of their marriage. In 2007, when the applicant married, he had a 1-year period in which to submit an RCSBP election to provide coverage for his spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004341
The applicant provides: * ISP contract, dated 6 February 2013 * Officer Record Brief (ORB) * general licensee information CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the applicant's special pay and finance data indicates the applicant executed and received ISP contracts at $26,000.00 per year effective 1 October 2010 and 1 October 2011. The evidence of record shows the applicant was eligible to execute a 1-year ISP agreement for $26,000.00 per year effective 1 October 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004342
The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was recorded incorrectly on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 3 of his DD Form 214 the SSN that is listed on his Social Security Card. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004342 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004342 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004343
The applicant requests, in effect, a retroactive renegotiated 4-year Multi-year Special Pay (MSP) contract at $38,000.00 and linked Multi-year Incentive Special Pay (MISP) contract at $20,000.00 per year effective 1 September 2012 - 31 August 2016 to align with his mandatory removal date (MRD) of 31 August 2016. The applicant is requesting a retroactive renegotiated 4-year MSP contract at $38,000.00 and linked MISP contract at $20,000.00 a year effective 1 September 2012 - 31 August 2016 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004344
The applicant, the spouse of a retired service member (SM), requests correction of the SM's DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for children only instead of coverage for spouse and children. The applicant provides a DA Form 7652, dated 21 October 2010, in which the SM's commander recommended the SM not be retained in the military. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004346
The applicant requests change of his "uncharacterized" character of service. On 4 March 1991, his commander notified him he was initiating action to effect his elimination from the Army prior to the expiration of his current term of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 due to his inability to adapt to a military environment. It states that the SPD code JGA is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004348
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 Senior Parachutist Badge. His DA Form 66 does not show award the Senior Parachutist Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states award of the basic Parachutist Badge requires that an individual must have satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an airborne unit or the Airborne Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004350
Item 35 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) does not show he was deployed to Vietnam in support of Operation Frequent Wind. The military awards regulation authorized award of the AFEM for military operations in Vietnam in support of Operation Frequent Wind from 29 to 30 April 1975 and award of the VSM for qualifying service in Vietnam. Absent evidence showing his unit served in "direct support" Operation Frequent Wind in Vietnam, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004352
The applicant provides no additional documents with his application. He departed Germany on 6 October 1978 and was transferred to Fort Stewart on 7 November 1978. As such, the type of discharge directed and the reasons therefore appear to be appropriate considering the available facts of the case and there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for granting the applicant an upgrade of his BCD to any other characterization of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004361
The applicant provides: * request for a MILED waiver * email correspondence with HRC * unsigned draft request for an education waiver * endorsement of a request for an education waiver CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It is incumbent upon the officer to provide all orders and proof of completion with the waiver request and submit all associated supporting documents to HRC no later than 25 July 2011. c. Officers may review their official files through the HRC website. Additionally, MILPER...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004363
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Korea Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award) 2. As for the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, this is due to an error by his former Army National Guard (ARNG) unit to follow the regulation which changed the requirement for this award from 4 to 3 years. Therefore, he served a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004369
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004369 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He submitted an HPOIP agreement, signed 21 May 2012, at $5,000/year effective 1 September 2011. To be eligible for Incentive Pay, an HPO must be a licensed clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or physician assistant; have completed specialty qualification before 1 October of the fiscal year in which the officer enters into an agreement; signed a written...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004374
The applicant requests, in effect, Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2010 through 31 December 2012. The advisory opinion rendered by OTSG clearly shows the applicant was fully qualified and eligible for BCP during the period 1 January 2010 through 31 December 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant applied for and was authorized payment of BCP for the period 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004376
Although significant measures were made by DOD, the VA, and the Army to disseminate the information to all Soldiers within all Army components during the initial phase of the program, many Soldiers who left the service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer benefits prior to leaving military service. The applicant commenced his transition leave during the first week after initial implementation of the TEB. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004377
Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated. Since there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004384
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. While his desire to have his military records changed is understood, an amendment to his birth certificate 19 years after his release from active duty does not justify compromising the integrity of the Army's records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004385
His DD Form 214 shows his last duty assignment as Company C, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment. The evidence of record shows he served in the Southwest Asia from 27 August 1990 to 24 March 1991. _______ _ 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 | 20130004390
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He indicated he understood he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been preferred against him under the UCMJ which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. At the time, a UOTHC discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004391
On 11 November 1992, the 102nd ARCOM Command Surgeon provided a medical review which shows the applicant: * had not attended inactive duty training (IDT) since June 1992 * was approved for Social Security disability * was diagnosed with active paranoid schizophrenia with active hallucinations * was receiving $800 per month from the VA * met the criteria of having a psychotic condition with gross impairment in reality testing, resulting in interference with duty or social adjustment, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004393
The applicant provides: * VA Rating Decision, dated 11 January 2013 * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, her DD Form 214 shows she was discharged with a general discharge on 8 March 1951 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-369 (Enlisted Personnel Discharge Inaptitude or Unsuitability).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004396
He provides his DD Form 214 and a NATO Medal Certificate. The applicant provides a certificate which shows the NATO Secretary General awarded him the NATO Medal for service with NATO on operations in relation to the former Yugoslavia during the period 1 September 1999 through 15 December 1999. Additionally, based on his confirmed deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to specifically show this deployment information.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004397
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. There is no evidence of record which shows he was discharged on 18 February 1973. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend item 11d of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004398
In support of his request, he provided copies of: * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device Certificate, dated 23 November 1969, for heroism in the Republic of Vietnam on 20 October 1969 * Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam, General Orders Number 4361, dated 25 November 1969, showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 20 October 1969 * Air Medal Certificate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004400
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to show he was retired by reason of physical disability. However, his records do contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial on 26 March 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004402
c. Based on his record of performance, the commander recommended that the applicant receive an honorable discharge. It also shows that requests to re-characterize the discharge to honorable and/or to change the RE code to an immediately-eligible-to-reenter category (i.e., RE code "1") should normally be granted, if the original discharge was based solely on DADT or a similar policy in place at the time and there were no aggravating factors in the record, such as misconduct. In addition,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004404
In December 1988, the applicants company commander notified the applicant of proposed action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), chapter 14, for exhibited patterns of minor military infractions of discipline. The evidence of record shows he was frequently counseled between September 1987 and December 1988 and punished under Article 15 for patterns of minor military infractions of discipline. In December 1988, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004405
b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of 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 | 20130004407
He states he was led to believe that, after a certain period of time, the characterization of his service would be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. This action by the VA is not evidence of an error in the character of service recorded in the individual's Army record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004410
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004410 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 December 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a discharge UOTHC. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded was carefully considered; however, it was determined there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004417
The applicant provides: * award certificate for the Silver Star * award certificate for the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 28 September 1967 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He served as an instructor assigned to the 23rd Administration Company in Vietnam from 22 March 1968 to 3 August 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entries "PH" and "SSM" from his DD Form 214; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004419
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Purple Heart and Combat Medic Badge (correctly known as the Combat Medical Badge). There are no orders in his service personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. 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 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004425
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to an honorable discharge. On 22 August 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board denied her request for an upgrade of her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004428
The applicant requests correction of item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his DOB as 9 July 1949. 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 is advised that a copy of this decisional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004429
The applicant deployed with his unit to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period 3 May 2005 to 2 May 2006 and participated in two campaigns. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars to his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004433
On 15 July 1969, the applicant underwent a separation physical at the 9th Medical Battalion in Vietnam. On 18 July 1969, the applicant submitted a statement to his commander wherein he stated that he (the commander) had wronged him in that he (the commander) decided to punish him upon the conclusion of a special court-martial by having him discharged. The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004434
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. Although he stated the VA determined his tinnitus is service connected, the VA only determines whether a condition was incurred in or aggravated by active military service. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or injured or treated for wounds or injuries resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004435
The applicant's contention that she was required to take another MS course to make up her grade in MS 302 was noted. The applicant's ROTC disenrollment proceedings show she was disenrolled for failure to maintain a minimum semester GPA of 3.0 or higher in all ROTC courses (she received a "C" grade in MS 302, spring semester 2004) and breach of contract as evidenced by her failure to enroll in MS 401, fall semester 2005 and her refusal to attend the LDAC 2005. Although the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004436
On 22 July 1992, the applicant's commander informed him of his intent to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of "misconduct pattern of misconduct." The separation authority may issue an HD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004437
This form further shows his SSN as "xx2-xx-xxxx." The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "xx2-xx-xxxx." His DD Form 214 shows this same SSN when he was discharged in 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004440
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * spelling of his last name as "DUXXX" * his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-5X-XXXX" 2. A review of his records also shows the spelling of his last name as "DUXXX" appears on all documents to include the following forms: * DA Form 20 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record), dated 24 July 1967 * DD Form 398, dated 23 July 1967 * DD Form 1584, dated 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004441
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Although wear of multiple awards of this unit citation is not authorized, official military personnel and historical records will show all awards received. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004442
During her examination she reported that she had experienced these headaches off and on more than 10 years, since she was 12-years old. At the time, her record showed that she had a history of migraine headaches for which she was prescribed medication. The MEB NARSUM notes that the applicant reported that despite the medications and duty limitations, she experienced migraine headaches that were prostrating in nature for 3 to 4 hours twice a month that required quarters.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004445
As per the findings of the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) convened on 26 February 1987, it was ruled that she was physically unfit for duty and was separated from the U.S. Army for permanent medical retirement with a disability rating of 20 percent (%). The regulation stated a DD Form 214 would be prepared for Active Army Soldiers on termination of active duty by reason of a physical disability separation. The evidence shows she was retired from active duty by reason of temporary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004447
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 July 1998 shows he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) paragraph 4-24(B)3, disability with severance pay. DFAS requested that the Army Review Boards Agency correct the amount shown on the applicant's DD Form 214 from $42,717.60 to $21,358.80. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004448
The applicant requests award of the National Service Medal (properly known as the National Defense Service Medal) and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show this award. His WD AGO 53-55 shows he was awarded or authorized the American Theater of Operations Service Ribbon (now known as the American Campaign Medal), European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon (now known as the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign...