ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004901
The Drill Sergeant Identification Badge is awarded upon successful completion of the Drill Sergeant Course and assignment as a drill sergeant to a training command. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea during a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 ending on 31 March 1998 the: * Drill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004903
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth as 23 October 1956. 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. A thorough review of all documents contained in his available military personnel records, many of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004904
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 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, this evidence is sufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004905
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004905 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show 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 | 20130004906
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this medal. 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. In the absence of orders or documentary evidence showing he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, or that the medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004907
Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individuals 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. However, there is no evidence of record that indicates she was unable to perform her military duties due to these conditions. The evidence of record fails to indicate she could not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004908
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge and Purple Heart. He further states he sustained shrapnel wounds while serving in Vietnam and should be awarded the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence showing the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds by medical personnel, there is insufficient evidence upon which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004909
The applicant requests that the characterization of service on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 September 1992 be changed to show "honorable" service instead of "uncharacterized" service. The separation code on her DD Form 214 insinuates her service was questionable or negative and this most certainly was not the case. Paragraph 4-2h of Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, provided that Army National Guard of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004914
d. 2011 CPMOS Promotion Points List (Grade E-4 to E-5), dated 1 October 2011, that shows: (1) the applicant was recommended for promotion to grade E-5 in her PMOS 42A in CPMOS 42A with 556 points, her status was listed as MT, and she elected to be promoted in her unit. The minimum information on a promotion list will be the Soldier's name, promotion or CPMOS, promotion points, and a code to determine M-Day, technician, or AGR status. The evidence of record shows the applicant's 10 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004916
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004921
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 1 October 1991, to show her last name as "Morris" vice "Meier." It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The evidence of record shows upon her enlistment in the Regular Army in 1971 and reenlistment in 1973, the applicant listed her last name as "Meier."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004922
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. As a result, clemency is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004924
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/ Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) to show: a. in Item 7a (Previous Active Military Service): 5 years; and b. in Item 8 (Agreements): 6 years in the Army Reserve. His DA Form 5261-5 shows in Section IV (Obligation) that he enlisted for a period of 6 years; and c. His DD Form 4/1 shows in Item 8, Section B that he enlisted for a period of 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004928
The applicant requests payment of a 1-year HPOIP contract at $2,500.00 a year from 13 October 2011 to 12 October 2012. A review of the applicant's special pay and finance records indicates she received payments for HPOIP from 1 October 2012 to date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing she timely entered into an HPOIP contract for the period covering 13 October 2011 through 12 October 2012, in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004929
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004929 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence to show that he was subsequently recommended for advancement to the pay grades of E-3 or E-4 prior to his REFRAD. Therefore, there appears to be no basis to grant his request to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was REFRAD in the pay grade of E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004930
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to be corrected to show a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of "1." The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: * He completed 3 years, 3 months, and 24 days of creditable active service * Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-16, as the separation authority * An SPD code of MCF * an RE code of 3 * he was released from active duty to "Attend Civilian School" * "Member has not completed first full term of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004933
A review of every document contained in the applicant's military personnel record shows he served under SSN "xxx-xx-x3xx" throughout his tenure of service. Although the applicant requests to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his Social Security card, all of the documents in his military service record show he served in the Army using the SSN as listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004934
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Kuwait during the period 31 January 2003 to 24 June 2003. d. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal based on the available evidence and correct his DD Form 214 to show the 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004938
The applicant requests correction of the characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 May 1991 to show "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized" service. The applicant was in the first 180 days of continuous active duty service when he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 7-16, for an unfulfilled enlistment commitment. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004940
The applicant states: * on 27 October 2000, he was released from active duty and assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group * on 2 July 2000, he was voluntarily reassigned in the USAR Control Group as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) * he was assigned a RYE date of 26 October by a higher authority and all of his service in the Army was executed based on this date for 10 years * all retirement points published and all annual training, schools, and duties performed from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004944
On 12 February 2002, the applicant's company commander recommended approval of the applicant's separation for misconduct based on commission of a serious offense. On 11 March 2002, after having been advised by consulting counsel of the basis for the contemplated action to separate him for commission of a serious offense, that his request for conditional waiver was denied on 4 March 2002, and that he was entitled to have his case heard by an administrative separation board, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004946
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004950
His records contain general orders, dated 31 August 1970, which show he received the ARCOM for meritorious service for the period September 1968 to September 1970. Since the available records do not contain an award certificate for the ARCOM and the applicant did not provide a copy, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his ARCOM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004952
On 11 May 1989, his commander informed the applicant he was initiating action to separate him for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 13-2. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The NJP he received and counseling records clearly show his service did not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004954
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was promoted to the rank of sergeant (SGT). The applicant departed Vietnam on 12 May 1969 and arrived at Fort Carson on 18 June 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004956
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 February 2009 to show he served in Iraq from 23 May 2007 to April 2008. His DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 18 July 2008 and was REFRAD on 24 February 2009. His orders show he was ordered to active duty effective 22 May 2007 for a period not to exceed 400 days, but there is no evidence he deployed to Iraq prior to 3 August 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004957
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's records to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) with spouse coverage. She applied for the survivor annuity and was told that a DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Certificate) was not on file in the FSM's military records. The applicant contends that the records of her deceased husband should be corrected to show he enrolled in the RCSBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004958
The applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty roster and there are no medical records available to show he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. However, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart. _______ _X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004959
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was placed on the Retired List in pay grade E-7. Though his record is void of orders promoting him to the rank of SFC/E-7, his DA Form 2-1 and numerous other documents including pay documents show he served in the rank of SFC/E-7 for more than 7 years in an active Reserve status. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Orders P09-948225, issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004962
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. However, her record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows she 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004964
The applicant requests (in two separate applications): a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 31 July 1969 to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation and four campaign stars for his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and b. reissuance of the Vietnam Service Medal set with four bronze service stars affixed. The evidence shows he participated in four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004966
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004966 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. After reviewing the applicants presentation and evidence of record, the board of officers recommended the applicant be separated. The applicant is requesting transfer to the Retired Reserve simply because he is concerned that he will lose entitlement to the benefits associated with having completed 20 or more years of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004968
was deceased as of 3 June 2006 * it appears he failed to notify DFAS (however, DFAS indicated they had been notified) * he has since remarried and would like to continue his benefit plan for his current spouse * DFAS continued to collect payments all this time (however, DFAS indicated they had not been collecting spouse premiums but had been erroneously collecting child premiums) d. a DD Form 2656, undated by the applicant, which shows; * he indicated his current coverage was spouse and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004972
Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. Therefore, he is entitled to the ICM with two bronze service stars for his service in support OIF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 March 2013 the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004973
There are no orders or any other evidence in his military records that show he was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart or evidence showing he was treated for a an injury which was caused by enemy hostile actions. There are no orders or any other evidence in his military records that show he was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart. In the absence of such corroborating evidence the documentation provided is insufficient evidence in which to base correcting his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004976
The applicant states he was selected by a special selection board (SSB) after he demonstrated that his record as considered by the promotion board was incomplete through no fault of his own. c. Paragraph 4-21 (Effective dates) provides that promotion of unit officers selected by a mandatory board will have a promotion date and effective date no earlier than the date the board is approved, provided they are assigned to a position in the higher grade. The applicant requests correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004977
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). But the evidence is sufficient to correct his first and last name to list it on his DD Form 214 as he requests. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting all three of his DD Forms 214 to show his first and middle names as they are listed on his USA Passport.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004978
The applicant states: a. all of his awards were not listed on his DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge; b. he was subsequently awarded the ARCOM with a two-page letter for merit while assigned for duty in Germany, for his service in Vietnam; and c. while he is not sure if the Vietnam Commendation Medal listed on his DD Form 214 is correct, it might possibly should have been the ARCOM. The evidence of record failed to include any evidence to show the applicant was ever awarded the ARCOM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004980
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation of his mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of his mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP recommended there be no change of the applicant's disability/permanent disability retirement determination.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004981
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable condition discharge to a general discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence that the applicant was diagnosed with epilepsy, PTSD, or any other medical condition during his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004982
The applicant states: * he enlisted on 4 February 2008 for the NPSEB in the amount of $20,000.00 * he received half of the bonus on 5 May 2010 * at the time of his enlistment he was a participant of the Foreign Language Recruiting Incentive (FLRI) program which is why two contracts were made * by involuntary error the correct contract was dated after the date of his enlistment 3. His records contain an NPSEB Addendum, dated 30 November 2009, which shows: * he enlisted for the NPSEB per SRIP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004986
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. Based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the FSM met the eligibility criteria for award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004990
Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) 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. He was assigned an RE code 4 and an SPD code of KFS based on his reason for discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20130004992
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. On 21 May 1986, the applicant's commander informed him she was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense illegal drug abuse. Although an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004993
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of the record of his acquittal by general court-martial from the restricted portion of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). ___________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 | 20130004994
His records contain a Standard Form 502 (Medical Record Narrative Summary), dated 28 May 1996, which shows: a. He acknowledged and/or indicated: * he is requesting a discharge for physical disability based upon the findings and recommendations of the MEB * the MEB considers him unqualified for retention due to his physical disability that was found to have EPTS and was neither incident to nor aggravated by service * he had been fully informed and understood he was entitled to the same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004996
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the first digit of his social security number (SSN) as "5" instead of "3." The evidence confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under an SSN using the first digit of his SSN as "5" as listed on the DD Form 4/1 and DA Form 2-1, as corroborated and confirmed by the SSN card provided by the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004999
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He departed Korea for a 30-day leave in the United States on 9 August 1973. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005000
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. On 20 May 1980, the applicant was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. The available evidence shows he submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005001
Following consultation with legal counsel, the applicant requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. He recommended the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate and stated the applicant's record did not justify an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under...