ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004739
There is no evidence of record that indicates he was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart or that he was treated for a combat-related wound. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. _______ _ 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 | 20130004740
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Army Superior Unit Award * Combat Action Badge * Driver and Mechanic Badge * Presidential Unit Citation * French Fourragere * Belgian Fourragere 2. The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show all the awards and decorations for the units he served in. With respect to the Driver and Mechanic Badge, there is no evidence in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004741
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not reflect his service in Korea and Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004742
On 4 April 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed his discharge but found it proper and equitable. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. The evidence of record clearly shows his case was considered by a special court-martial and he was provided with counsel and his case was reviewed through the appellate process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004744
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * General Orders Number 358, dated 18 March 1969 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The Overseas Service Ribbon was not established until 1981 and the applicant was released from active duty on 9 January 1970; however, the applicant is authorized two overseas service bars for his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004745
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 12f (Foreign Service) he served a total of 9 months and 2 days of foreign service * item 18 (Remarks) he deployed to Afghanistan from 21 March to 12 July 2010 2. The first deployment was omitted from his DD Form 214, but it is listed on his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). It states for: a. item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004746
The applicant states, in light of new evidence, he is requesting that his case be reconsidered due to an error made by the SDARNG recruiting staff, a bonus control number was not secured for him and he did not receive the OAB that he was promised by his recruiter. On 28 August 2012, the ABCMR stated there was no evidence that the applicant signed the OAB Addendum on the date he was appointed or that a bonus control number was requested/obtained. Therefore, a bonus control number was never...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004753
On 18 June 1968, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States. The evidence of record shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx7." _______ _ _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 | 20130004756
Records show that on an unknown date, the applicant was notified by his immediate commander of his intent to initiate discharge action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - pattern of misconduct. 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004758
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004758 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. This information should be used to correct block 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of deployment to SWA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004762
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of his official records shows that his SSN is only recorded on his DD Form 214. Inasmuch as the applicants records do not show that his SSN is recorded on any documents other than his DD Form 214 and since the SSN was not used as a means of identification until well after his release from ACDUTRA, it is presumed that the applicant provided the correct SSN to officials who prepared his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004766
He also reported problems with sleeping and difficulty concentrating. On 20 April 2010, he attended a PTSD therapy session where a licensed clinical social worker stated he had PTSD and follow-on diagnoses clearly showed the applicant had Axis I PTSD and MDD. The applicant and counsel believe he should have received a medical retirement for his various medical conditions due to being granted a VA disability rating for his service-connected conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004775
The applicant, in two applications, request correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 March 1991 to show the: * Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NPDR) * Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rocket Launcher...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004778
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Thus, the evidence of record refutes the applicant's contention that he was a good Soldier during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004780
As a new issue, he requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-3570." 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 SSN "XXX-XX-3616" shown on his DD Form 4 (Enlistment or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004789
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Based on this record of indiscipline and, in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004794
The applicant indicated on his application that he is providing a certificate out of his Army records that shows the dates of his service in Vietnam. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation specified that item 22c of the DD Form 214 would contain the total amount of active duty served outside the continental limits of the United States during the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed (e.g., USARPAC). As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004810
Counsel states: * The applicant was in Korea and assigned to Company B, 6th Engineer CMB Battalion * He was wounded on or about 1 October 1952 in the mouth and face by an artillery shell explosion * He was treated in-country and he was told he would get a Purple Heart * On or about 31 October 1952, he received a wound caused by a hand grenade which blinded him in his left eye * These are two separate incidents * After treatment, he was sent back to the United States and discharged * In 2004,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004815
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The board carefully considered the evidence and found that the evidence supported the allegation that the applicant was AWOL from 18 June 2004 until 21 July 2004, and that he should be separated with a UOTHC discharge. The separation authority approved the separation action and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, for misconduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004817
The ABCMR should grant relief on the principle of equity because the applicant served honorably and with distinction in the U.S. Army for over 24 years and because it is not in the best interest of United States to seek recoupment which would place an undue economic hardship on a veteran. Counsel provides: * Memorandum/letter, dated 11 January 2013 * Memorandum in support of application for correction of records, undated * OER for the period 13 February 2006 through 30 June 2006 * Travel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004818
He would like the opportunity to be a veteran member of the American Legion and he regrets the actions that led to his discharge. On 16 January1975, he was discharged accordingly. On 24 January 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that he was properly discharged and denied the applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004825
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. There is no documentary evidence showing a recruiter insisted that he use a name other than the name he claims is his birth and legal name. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004826
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD). On an unknown date, after having considered the applicant's request, the separation authority approved his request and directed he receive a discharge UOTHC under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004838
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. Although the applicant may have served in MOS 141.20 during his active service, the evidence of record shows he held MOS 152.60 during his last duty assignment at Fort Hood, TX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004839
The applicant states: a. On 2 March 2011, the applicant was notified during an event-oriented counseling that he was being considered for administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17 (Other Designated Physical or Mental Conditions). Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army's Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004844
The applicant provides a notarized statement by David B____ and copies of: * his own statement, dated 12 November 2008 * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) letter, dated 7 March 2012 * National Personnel Records Center letter, dated 19 February 2009 * Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 10 January 2008 * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) letter dated 10 July 2008 * Americal Division Special Orders 305, dated 1 November 1969 * his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004846
In response to the GOMOR, the applicant submitted a rebuttal in which he explained, in effect, that he tried to explain to the gate sentry that he was the Inspector General (IG) and knew the policies and the policy clearly stated that he was not required to have a weapon if he was attending an appointment and was accompanied by someone who had a weapon. In 2012, the applicant submitted his request for voluntary retirement and on 10 October 2012, the AGDRB determined that based on his GOMOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004847
The applicant states he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Vietnam. There is no evidence to show the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 (1st Award) for the period 28 April 1970 through 7 November 1971; b. deleting award of the Meritorious Unit Cross from his DD Form 214; and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004849
BOARD DATE: 22 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004849 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His record does not contain any documentation that indicates he transferred, or attempted to transfer, his education benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve. He was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 1 May 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004852
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 March 1997 * his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 8 November 2001 * a Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS) printout, dated 24 April 2012 * his NGB Form 23A1 (ARNG Current Annual Statement), dated 3 December 2003 * five orders, dated between 17 May 1996 and 9 October 2002 * six memoranda, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004854
On 19 July 2007, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was diagnosed as having the medically-unacceptable condition of chronic left foot pain due to status post closed fracture of the tarso metatarsal joint. He was rated under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5279 and granted a 10 percent disability rating. The PEB did so and rated his condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004855
On 23 September 2010, NGB denied the applicant and eight other warrant officers' request for an ETP to receive the OAB. In a memorandum, dated 4 February 2011, the KSARNG Incentive Manager stated the applicant and the eight other warrant officers were advised that once they completed WOCS and accepted their commissions, they would be provided the OAB addendum for signature. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004856
His DD Form 214 further shows: a. he was honorably discharged on 18 April 1953; b. he completed 2 years, 11 months, and 6 days of net active service, including 1 year, 4 months and 12 days of foreign service; c. his most significant duty assignment was in MOS 1824 (Mess Steward) with the 58th Signal Support Company; however, it does not provide any evidence of his foreign unit of assignment; and d. he was awarded or authorized the: * Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004860
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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry in item 14 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry "MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST COURSE, 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004862
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as captain (CPT)/O-3 vice first lieutenant (1LT)/O-2. The applicant contends he should have been promoted to CPT prior to his discharge because he was on the promotion list and he was due to be promoted to CPT on his four year anniversary, on 2 November 1998. The evidence of record shows he was discharged and, therefore, removed from the ADL prior to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004863
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) is the 23rd instead of the 24th of October. 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 of record shows that the applicant was commissioned and served his entire period using...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004866
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He further recommended a memorandum be placed in his official military personnel file (currently known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)) stating he was entitled to receive the Officer Affiliation Bonus at the time of his accepting a commission into the CAARNG. The opinion stated the following: * the applicant accepted a commission in the CAARNG on 15 August 2007 * the CAARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004867
He enlisted in the Army upon completion of high school and he was only 19 years old at the time of his discharge. His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows on 30 August 1999, he was discharged 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 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004871
That is when the NCO sexually assaulted him. The NCO told him that if he told anyone or did not allow him to continue to sexually assault him, the NCO would hurt his family. 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 | 20130004872
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) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XXX9" instead of "XXX-XX-XXX6." Based on the evidence of record and the evidence provided by the applicant, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004873
Retirement orders issued by the FLARNG on 27 October 2004 show the applicant had 22 years, 6 months, and 11 days of service under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1405, effective 30 April 2001. The letter provided also indicates the applicant was one of many who were notified in 2011 of an error in their military pay accounts and who were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS imposing the 6-year barring statute. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004874
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military service records to show his correct date of birth (DOB) and award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) shows he was inducted and entered active duty on 25 May 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004876
The applicant states: * the reason for separation should be "Disability, Severance Pay, Combat Related" not "Disability, Severance Pay, Non-Combat (Enhanced)" * his DD Form 199 (Informal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) shows his disability did result from a combat-related injury 3. NDAA 2008, section 1646 (Enhancement of Disability Severance Pay) provides that no deductions may be made from severance pay of service members rated less than 30 percent disability with less than 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004881
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004882
An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged. There is no evidence that he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who served successfully and completed their military service obligations. ____________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 | 20130004883
The applicant requests: a. an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable; and b. in effect, correction of item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 November 2012. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge was noted. He enlisted in the Army National Guard on 27 July 2006 and he was honorably discharged on 26 July 2007 due to the expiration of his term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004885
He states the email message and memorandum from two GOMO staff officers confirm that the retirement briefing and retirement application now include information to make general officers aware of the requirement to transfer benefits prior to retirement. g. A memorandum to the applicant, dated 13 February 2013, shows the GOMO Chief confirmed information pertaining to the TEB option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was not included in the GOMO retirement briefing or retirement application and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004889
On 7 November 1986, the applicant was notified of his pending separation for patterns of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b. There is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military terms of service. His record of service included adverse counseling statements, a bar to reenlistment, and three instances of NJP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004892
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show twenty-one awards of the Air Medal and an individual award of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross. General Orders Number 4935, 1st Aviation Brigade, dated 26 June 1971, announced award of the Air Medal with "V" Device to the applicant for heroism on 13 April 1971. c. General Orders Number 6149, 1st Aviation Brigade, dated 2 September 1971, announced award of the Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004898
On 25 November 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) notified the applicant that a review of his military records determined that he was properly discharged. Thus, the applicant's record of service during the period under review did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel and he is not entitled to either an honorable or general discharge. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...