ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004590
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of items 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect an address in Standish, ME, instead of Scarborough, ME. He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004591
Orders 038-003, dated 7 February 2012, issued by U.S. Army Garrison (USAG), Fort Belvoir, VA, released him from active duty because of physical disability effective 29 March 2012 and placed him on the TDRL on 30 March 2012. These orders show he completed 16 years, 6 months, and 15 days of creditable active service. His records contain an Army Reserve Personnel Command Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 7 March 2013, wherein it shows he completed 29 years, 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004593
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant provides copies of his: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) for the Meritorious Service Medal * Award Certificate for the Meritorious Service Medal with order number CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004618
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 January 2013, the HRC CRSC Branch informed the applicant that, after reviewing all documentation in support of his claim, they were unable to overturn the previous adjudications because the documentation submitted still shows no new evidence to link his requested conditions to a combat-related event. CRSC, as established by Section 1413a, Title 10, U.S. Code, as amended, states that eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004626
The applicant served during a qualifying period of service for the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 18 August 1966 through 23 September 1968 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004628
The applicant requests his general discharge from the Washington Army National Guard be upgraded to honorable. c. his failure to carry out the remaining time of duty for which he received a general discharge was due to the significant lack of training that occurred within his unit. _______ _ 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 | 20130004630
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve service. Those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty was prior to 31 July 2009. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110007920 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004639
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's record to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage. He married the applicant on 6 September 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004641
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004641 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was not on active duty at the time he served with Blackwater. _______ _ 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 | 20130004645
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his discharge date as April 1985 instead of 22 August 1983. He was confined by military authorities from 3 February to 21 April 1983. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004646
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the BSM or ARCOM. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the BSM and two awards of the ARCOM. _______ _ _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 | 20130004649
From 30 March through 1 December 2010, she continued to be seen for related medical complications and was diagnosed throughout this period with "stress fracture of the pelvis," "hip joint pain," "cervicalgia [cervical pain]," "joint pain," and "hip and lower back pain." Her narrative summary (NARSUM) prepared in conjunction with the MEB noted: * bone scan of 17 February 2010 showed stress reaction compression, side of neck and left hip * MRI of lumbar vertebrae on 19 November 2010 showed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004651
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. He further provides copies of nine DA Forms 3881, dated 6 July 2011, wherein the individuals stated they had no knowledge of any inappropriate relationship between any recruiters involving any future Soldiers at that Recruiting Station.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004654
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Bronze Star Medal * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal 2. Although the applicant submitted only the first page of the orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, the evidence is sufficient to show that orders were published awarding him the Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004657
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show: * all updates directed as a result of an approved recommendation of the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) * all awards he is authorized * the appropriate entries on his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) to indicate he was retired due to a combat-related disability incurred in the line of duty (LOD) 2. As a matter of equity, it would be appropriate to amend the DA Form 199 to reflect the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004660
The applicant states, in effect, General Court-Martial Order Number 44 states, "The accused will be credited with 168 days of confinement against the sentence to confinement." Further, item 12c of his DD Form 214 should then be corrected to show he completed 19 years, 7 months, and 18 days of creditable active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 29 of his DD Form 214 to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004662
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004662 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his records be corrected to show promotion to sergeant the day before he was medically retired. Kaiserslautern Transition Center Orders Number 027-0006, dated 27 January 2012, show the applicant was to be retired for disability as a specialist (E-4) with no transition leave or permissive temporary duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004664
Accordingly, his DD Form 214 was voided and he was reissued a new DD Form 214 that reflects his upgraded characterization of service. The evidence of record shows that upon his enlistment in the USAR and subsequent enlistment in the RA and entry on active duty, the applicant listed his SSN as "522-xx-xxxx." Therefore, absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004665
This SPD code is to be used for RA Soldiers ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise-denied reenlistment that are separated on completion of enlistment. Table 3-1 shows the RE codes and states in part: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. The evidence of record shows the applicant voluntarily chose to separate from the Army upon completion of his required active service as shown on his DD Form 2648,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004666
All documentation in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), containing a DOB shows his DOB as 13 July 1948. At the time of the applicants induction, he completed a DD Form 398 stating his DOB was 13 July 1948. All other documentation contained in his AMHRR requiring the use of his DOB shows his DOB as 13 July 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004667
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _ 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 | 20130004668
The applicant requests the issuance of Army medals. Based on the available evidence, he should be awarded the AGCM and his DD Form 214 should be corrected 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 AGCM for the period 2 May 1974 through 22 April 1977, while serving in the rank of specialist four (E-4); and b. amending his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the AGCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004671
On 15 November 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to recommend that he be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 9, for alcohol rehabilitation failure. It states that the SPD code JPD is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004672
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004674
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004680
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 12 May 1983 and reenlisted on 18 September 1987 without a break in service. Consequently, he is not authorized separate DD Forms 214 for his initial period of enlistment and subsequent period of reenlistment because DD Forms 214 are not issued when there is no break in service. Additionally, his immediate commander recommended approval of his request for reenlistment, further lending credence to the conclusion that his initial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004681
On 10 March 1989, she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial, with a bad conduct discharge. Her conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which she was convicted. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004681 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004684
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board. However, his DD Form 214 shows his rank as temporary PFC with a DOR of 18 November 1954. _______ _ 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 | 20130004687
On 23 January 1961, the FSM's immediate commander requested the FSM be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 (Personnel Separations Homosexuality). However, his records contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations) for unfitness with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004688
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. b. SEB Recoupment document that shows the applicant enlisted on 4 January 2007 for a period of 36 months. The evidence of record shows the applicant was paid the $8,000 SEB and he received payment in the net amount of $6,000 on 27 June 2007. c. Records also show the applicant went AWOL on 4 September 2007 and he remained in a no pay due status through 13 June 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004689
On 5 November 1990, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12a, for misconduct (minor disciplinary infractions). Although the applicant contends he had no disciplinary infractions until the one before his discharge, evidence shows NJP was imposed against him in December 1989 and in October 1990. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004690
If the Soldier meets the following criteria, the Soldier will be removed from the TDRL, permanently retired for physical disability, and entitled to receive disability retired pay: (a) the Soldier is unfit; (b) the disability causing the Soldiers name to be placed on the TDRL has become permanent; and (c) the disability is rated at 30 percent or more under the VASRD, or the Soldier has at least 20 years of active Federal service. A Soldier will be removed from the TDRL and separated with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004691
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received a conduct rating of "Gd" (Good) during the period 30 April 1965 to 13 February 1966. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Although he contends he was never given an opportunity to rebut the NJP offense, evidence shows he appealed the NJP on 5 January 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004696
He provides a copy of General Order Number 942 issued by Headquarters, 173rd Airborne Brigade, dated 24 April 1970, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in Vietnam from June 1969 to June 1970. The evidence shows he participated in eight campaigns during his service in Vietnam that entitles him to one silver service star and three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004700
BOARD DATE: 22 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004700 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This form does not show he was awarded or ever served in MOS 88M. _______ _ 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 | 20130004701
The applicant provides: * eight pages of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) progress notes * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings in Docket Number AR20110013384 * one page of an online magazine article * a statement from former a unit member CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Further, award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004705
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 Purple Heart (PH) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). 12 Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004706
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 19 April 1984, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-11, with a BCD in accordance with the affirmed sentence. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004709
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004709 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * he originally requested full payment of a $10,000.00 PSEB, but now he is requesting partial payment * it is not his fault the official who prepared the contract did so erroneously * he was told by his recruiter and an official at the Military Entrance Processing Station he would receive a bonus and it had a direct impact on his decision to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004712
The applicant requests payment of Health Professions Officer (HPO) Incentive Pay (HPOIP) and HPO Board Certification Pay (HPOBCP) for the period 10 June 2011 to May 2013. He provides: * documentation pertaining to his credentialing and staff privileges * Orders A-03-008803, dated 22 March 2010 * printout of his record with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) * Master of PA Studies diploma, dated 8 May 2010 * All Army Activities (ALARACT) Message...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004715
The applicant provides: * self-authored statement * photocopy of 147th Maintenance Company unit members in 1992 * DD Form 214 * two DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings Docket Number AR20110024066 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His record is void of evidence and he did not provide any evidence to show he was either promoted or laterally appointed to the rank of CPL. While the applicant may have been authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004717
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 evidence in this case suggests that the applicant was erroneously notified that he was being discharged during RYE 28 August 2001 and thus was denied the opportunity to earn sufficient points for a qualifying year. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004720
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in item 7b that his Home of Record (HOR) at the time of his enlistment was 5xxx Sugxxx, San Antonio, Texas 78253. He had served 3 years, 1 month, and 6 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows in item 7b the address he provided as his HOR at the time of his enlistment. He failed to show through the evidence of record or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004721
His DD Form 4 for this reenlistment shows he listed the suffix "Jr." after his last name. The evidence of record shows he authenticated several documents in his military records. __________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 | 20130004723
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides: * Congressional correspondence * Denial letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), request for award of the Purple Heart * Incomplete DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * Standard Forms 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) * Incomplete DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation - Line of Duty and Misconduct Statement) * DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004727
His service record is void of evidence that shows he was wounded in action or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. His service record is void of evidence which shows he was assigned to this unit in Vietnam and this entry does not include the date he sustained the injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004729
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no indication in his records that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004730
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show the: * French Croix de Guerre * French Fourragere * Netherlands Orange Lanyard * Belgian Fourragere * Belgian Croix de Guerre (properly known as the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army) 2. The applicant's military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004735
The applicant states he served in Afghanistan from 25 January to 25 April 2002, but the service is not reflected on his DD Form 214. Based on his overseas service in Afghanistan, he is authorized award of the ACM with one bronze service star and correction of 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. deleting the current entry in block 12f of his DD Form 214 and adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004736
The applicant requests that he be retired in the pay grade of E-7. A grade determination is an administrative decision to determine appropriate retirement grade, retirement pay, or other separation pay. Generally, a determination will be based on the Soldiers overall service in the grade in question, either on active duty or other service qualifying the Soldier for service/physical disability retirement, receipt of retired pay or separation for physical disability.