ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004449
On 18 September 1975, 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. On 25 February 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004450
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the third award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). This pamphlet shows the 379th Signal Battalion was awarded the MUC for the period April 1965 through April 1966 by DAGO Number 20, dated 1967. This pamphlet also shows the 125th Signal Battalion, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for two awards of the MUC for the periods 8 November 1966 through 30 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004452
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). These JFTR provisions and time limitations for the shipment of HHG were also in effect at the time of the retired service member's retirement. The JFTR indicates that retirement transportation and travel entitlements will be used within 1 year of retirement; however, it also provides for extensions of this entitlement in 1-year increments up to 5 additional years, or a total of 6 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004453
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show all of his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and Regular Army. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 9d (Effective Date) "76 12 15 [15 December 1976]" * item 13 (Terminal Date of Reserve/Military Statutory Service Obligation) "80 12 04 [4 December 1980]" * item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) "75 01 09 [9 January 1975]" * item 18a (Net Active Service This Period) "01 11 07...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004458
BOARD DATE: 24 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004458 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the date 5 April 2012 vice 8 June 2013. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. a. Paragraph 2-1 states the DD Form 214 provides a clear-cut...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004459
The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 through 31 December 2011. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his 9 months and 7 days of foreign service and his deployments to both areas. The applicant served during qualifying periods for awards of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004460
The applicant requests the transfer of his General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) and all allied documents within his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) from the performance section to the restricted section. The applicant states: * the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) previously recommended the transfer of his GOMOR to the restricted section of his AMHRR; however, the Deputy Director of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004462
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004464
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he served in the Army more than 2 months and 10 days. It states the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004467
A DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), dated 16 October 1980, shows court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of violating Article 86 of the UCMJ for AWOL for the period 12 August 1980 through 14 October 1980. Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested 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. Therefore, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004468
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 100, which shows in the Military Specialties section he served 9 months as a Rifleman in MOS 745 during World War II. In the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis upon which to award the applicant the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004470
The applicant states: * she enlisted in the U.S. Army Delayed Entry Program (DEP) as a high school senior * both her Deferred Entry Bonus (DEB) and military occupational specialty (MOS) bonus were listed on her contract * only the MOS bonus specified a dollar amount ($10,000.00) * after graduation she reported for active duty * she has been trying since she enlisted to collect her early entry bonus in the amount of $8,000.00 3. The advisory opinion stated the applicant was requesting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004471
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004471 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated he understood that by requesting a discharge he was advised of the implications attached to it and that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions, and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in the applicant's records nor did he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004473
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant requests that her entry date on active duty be corrected to show 29 September 1994. Her DD Form 214 effective 5 February 1995 shows that she entered active duty on 29 September 2009 which is an apparent error; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 12a of her DD Form 214 to show the entry "94 09 30"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004476
He provides an ERB, dated 29 January 2013, showing he was deployed to Iraq from 17 December 2010 to 9 March 2011. DFAS records do not show the same period or location of deployed service as that shown on the ERB he provides. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 as follows: * item 12f replace the current entry with "0000 02 21" * * item 18 delete the entry "SERVICE IN IRAQ-IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004477
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 second digit of his social security number (SSN) as "2" instead of "9." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show the SSN that is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004479
It states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. One overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004481
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show the spelling of his last name as "VAUGHN." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004482
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, there appears to be no basis to grant his request to add the Purple Heart to his DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20130004483
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 18 February 1987, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, based on commission of a serious offense with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows that a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004484
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 February 1998, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004486
The Combat Infantryman Badge is not listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His records do not contain orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge or any evidence that he participated in active ground combat. In the absence of documentary evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat with his infantry unit, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004487
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). Counsel states, in effect, the applicants DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct SSN. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004487 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004487 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004488
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the Korea Defense Service Medal * the Korean Service Medal * the Overseas Service Ribbon * all unit awards he is entitled to for his service in Vietnam 2. As he served on active duty after 1 August 1981, he is entitled to the Overseas Service Ribbon (4th Award) and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004489
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 October 1995 to include her service in Vietnam from 25 June 1970 to 22 June 1971. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004491
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 the 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. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004494
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar (for wheeled vehicles). Permanent orders awarded the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "0000 00 00" from item 12f of his DD Form 214 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004498
He served in Vietnam from 16 January 1970 to on or about 4 December 1970. A review of his service records shows no derogatory information in the form of lost time, nonjudicial punishment, or suspension of favorable personnel actions that would disqualify him for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during the period 2 April 1969 through 8 December 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004503
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) for the period 12 November 2001 11 November 2004. If the commanders decision remains the same, the commander will forward his or her statement, the individuals statement, and his or her consideration for permanent filing in the individuals AMHRR. Inasmuch as the applicant was not afforded his rights under the prevailing regulation, it would serve the interest of justice to award him the AGCM (5th Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004504
c. The evidence of record also shows the applicant qualified for award of the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM based on his service in Iraq from 19 March through 10 August 2003. d. The applicant expressed his desire for award of the ICM. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant's unit the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism from 19 March to 1 May 2003; b. permanent orders awarded the applicant the ARCOM for his meritorious service from 20 March to 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004508
The EPSBD found that the applicant failed to meet medical procurement standards and accordingly recommended his separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, separation of personnel who did not meet procurement medical fitness standards. A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSBD, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004515
On 26 November 2006, the applicants commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense. The document shows VA officials made a determination whether the applicant's discharge from the Army was considered "Dishonorable for VA purposes" for treatment of his medical condition. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004516
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 26 August 1953 to show award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 15 November 1951 through 30 September 1954 and correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 1954 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004518
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 26 (Separation Code) something other than LDG * item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) something other than 3 2. She waived additional time to complete her family care plan and acknowledged she understood that her separation under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-8 (Involuntary separation for parenthood) would be initiated. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004527
Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicant's discharge documents to reflect: * Addition of the "Central Europe Campaign Award" (European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with five bronze service stars) * battlefield promotion to second lieutenant 2. Counsel requests correction of the applicant's record to show he received a battlefield promotion to second lieutenant and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five bronze service stars....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004540
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's earlier request, to include: * a waiver of the applicant's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) debt * reinstatement of the applicant in the ROTC Program * upon successful completion of his Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), commissioning as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army * deletion of the applicant's ROTC removal and these proceedings from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004541
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry on active duty lists his last name as "CHANLER." While his military records include a single document that lists his last name as "CHANDLER," this prescription prepared by a medical professional alone is insufficient to negate all other documents on file in face of the applicant's admission that his name of record is the same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004556
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Accordingly, on 28 February 1992, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, due to misconduct commission of a serious offense, with a General Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004558
The applicant states she was discharged due to a disability aggravated by military service. Her record contains MEB proceedings, dated 24 August 1995, which show the MEB considered her for recurrent knee pain, determined her knee pain was an EPTS condition not incurred while entitled to base pay, and was not permanently aggravated by military service. b. Paragraph 3-7b, a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004560
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004560 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-204, in effect at the time, provided that a Soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial empowered to impose a dishonorable discharge. Records show the applicant satisfactorily completed training, was promoted to SP4/E-4, and he was honorably discharged to reenlist in the RA after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004561
There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004563
The applicant requests correction of item 5 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1987 to show his DOB as 30 December 1947. 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 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004569
The applicant states, in effect, neither his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 July 1971 nor his final DD Form 214 shows the Bronze Star Medal. There are no orders in his records showing award of the Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004570
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 September 2003 to show the Meritorious Service Medal. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004573
On 25 November 1955, his commanding officer recommended he be eliminated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men Discharge Unfitness) and requested a board of officers be convened to determine whether or not the applicant should be discharged prior to his expiration term of service date. Army Regulation 615-368, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness. When authorized, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004574
There is no evidence in the applicant's record to show he successfully completed U.S. Army Ranger Training. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ 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 | 20130004578
The only records available to this Board are the records provided by the applicant. His service medical records were not available for review. He states he suffered a wound to his forehead as a result of being bombed by German planes as described above.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004580
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 13 March 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004587
On 26 April 2013, the NGB published an advisory opinion in support of the applicant's request for relief, wherein the Chief, Personnel Policy Division, NGB, recommended approval of the applicants request to adjust his initial appointment date to 8 May 2010, and promoting him to 1LT on 8 November 2011, and restoration of back pay and allowances. The evidence of record shows the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 8 May 2010, upon his initial appointment in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004589
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his other than honorable conditions discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * Item 2 (Service Number) - "RA xx xxx x08" * Item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) - "xxx-xx-2xxx" instead of "xxx-xx-3xxx" * Item 21 (Home of Record at Time of Entry into Active Service) - "Colton, CA" instead of "San Bernardino, CA" 2. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations...