ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005006
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record confirms the applicant demonstrated he could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel as evidenced by the NJP he received for absenting himself from his place of duty, his conviction by a special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005009
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 Parachutist Badge. The applicant's complete military service records are not available to the Board for review. A review of the applicant's available military service records failed to reveal any evidence that he completed airborne training or that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005011
The applicant provides his: * Nevada Army National Guard Orders 107-2, dated 1 July 1982 * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 22 April 1983 * Headquarters, Presidio of San Francisco, Orders 203-5, dated 21 October 1987 * DD Form 214 effective 29 February 1988 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) effective 29 February 1988 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 12-17 (Grade Title on Retired List of Former First Sergeants), states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005016
The applicant, the brother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his brother's record to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for child coverage for his daughter. The applicant provides: * a timeline of events related to the FSM's SBP election * the FSM's 20-Year Letter * 3 death certificates for the FSM and each of his parents * the FSM's daughter's birth certificate * Court-issued paternity documents for the FSM's daughter * the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005018
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 April 2007 show he was awarded, authorized, or completed training for the following: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * BSM with "V" Device * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Parachutist Badge with bronze service star * Air Assault Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005019
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was REFRAD as a result of completing his required active duty service. Because the applicant's physical condition was not medically unfitting for retention at the time of his REFRAD there was no basis for medical retirement or separation from active duty. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005020
The applicant states he did not have a personality disorder. c. The record supported a personality disorder diagnosis given the applicant's self-report of his history. Since his depressive issues had resolved at the time of his discharge, his Behavioral Health record did not support referral to a Medical Evaluation Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005021
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005021 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110022568, on 15 May 2012. His ARCOM certificate and citation without corroborating evidence are not sufficient evidence to conclude that he "personally served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005022
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110018487, on 19 April 2012. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Additionally, as cited in paragraph 8 of this document, a Soldier may be separated for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005023
The applicant requests an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. 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. Records show that the applicant was 18 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005026
In February 1981, before he reenlisted, he told his commander he was going to get married. c. In April 1981, he was called at home twice and told to report to duty in 30 minutes. The applicant's record contains a DA Form 4126-R (Bar to Reenlistment Certificate), dated 16 November 1981, wherein his immediate commander recommended a Bar to Reenlistment be placed against him and stated his conduct and efficiency were unsatisfactory, he had no initiative, and he continually malingered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005027
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, there is no evidence of record and he has provided no evidence which shows he petitioned the ABCMR or ADRB during the period 2000 and 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005029
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The applicant states: a. he does not believe he was absent without leave (AWOL) on 22 July 1969; but contends that he was either late to roll call, or failed to speak up at roll call; b. even though his time in Vietnam was short, he did serve his country by working as a carpenter, serving as fire watch, and by searching for mines; c. he believes he was at Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005032
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. A certificate, dated 4 March 2011, showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 27 May 2006 to 1 September 2011 by authority of PO Number 063-001, issued by Headquarters, 1st Brigade Combat Team, Afghanistan. The Awards and Decorations Branch of the U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005035
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded $4,004.40 severance pay as a result of her 20 percent disability rating. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "SOLDIER AUTHORIZD SEVERANCE PAY IN THE AMOUNT: $4,0004.40//NOTHING FOLLOWS" from item 18 of her DD Form 214; b. awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005036
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in item 12a. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows that he entered active duty on 22 March 1989 and that the Narrative Reason for Separation was Misconduct Pattern of Misconduct. 9. The evidence of record clearly shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 22 March 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005038
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005041
The applicant states: * he was unjustly not retained by the Fiscal Year (FY) 12 MAARNG QRB * he had been serving as an AGR Soldier since 7 May 2002 * the MAARNG QRB saw a noncommissioned officer evaluation report (NCOER) that incorrectly stated he failed an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) * this document was only in his record for a little over a day before it was replaced with a corrected NCOER that stated he did not take an APFT during the rating period due to temporary profiles for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005043
The applicant states: * when he retired, he was given a final briefing with the Education Center and he was told he would be able to transfer his benefits to his dependents * he was not informed that he needed to do so prior to his retirement * his final outprocessing date was 25 June 2009 and he signed out on transition leave on 29 June 2009; he ultimately retired on 30 September 2009 * the information about the Post 9/11 GI Bill had not been finalized or disseminated 3. Prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005044
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant received non-judicial punishment under the provision of Article 15, UCMJ, on two occasions, in addition to a special court-martial conviction, as well as a previous separation action that was suspended.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005046
Subsequent to this acknowledgement, the immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, by reason of personality disorder. The OTSG official states the applicant requested her reason for discharge be changed from Personality Disorder to PTSD. There is insufficient medical evidence to support an unfitting PTSD finding at the time of discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005049
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she was discharged for medical reasons. On 21 March 2003, her commander informed the applicant that he was initiating action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, due to patterns of misconduct. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of her record to show she was discharged for medical reasons.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005051
The Army failed to refer the applicant to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) as required by the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES). Counsel argues: * Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) states Soldiers with PTSD will not be processed for separation under paragraph 5-17, but will be evaluated under the PDES * the lack of mental health records in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005052
Orders Number 33-12 issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Control Facility, Fort Knox, KY, on February 1986, reduced him to pay grade E-1 effective 19 February 1986, and ordered his discharge under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate; and b. his DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005055
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. On 31 July 1980, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005057
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The regulation in effect at the time required an entry for the total active duty outside continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 in item 12f which is correctly shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005058
The applicant provides no additional evidence. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was awarded the Purple Heart is not in doubt, he has failed to show through the evidence of record or evidence submitted with his application that such was the case. ___________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 | 20130005062
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ) shows his rank as SGT. The evidence of record indicates the applicant was reduced to the rank of SPC on 22 April 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005068
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 9. However, the evidence of record shows he participated in four campaigns while serving in Vietnam. There insufficient evidence in the available record and he has not provided evidence to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005069
The applicant requests: a. upgrade of his bad conduct discharge; and b. correction of his military records to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-x0-xxxx." In November 1970, the Secretary of the Army directed the substitution of a bad conduct discharge for the executed dishonorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005070
The FSM's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: * he received credit for service in the ROK during the period 17 July 1953 to 8 July 1954 * during his tour of duty in the ROK he was assigned to Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, during the period 24 July 1953 to 8 July 1954 * no conduct and efficiency ratings for his service 4. Therefore, he was entitled to correction of his record to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005074
The applicant provides copies of: * his CPT promotion orders * his DD Form 214 * his Federal Recognition (FEDREC) orders to CPT * his active duty orders reporting 4 June 2012 * his deployment temporary change of station orders, dated 19 July 2012 * his Personnel Qualification Record, prepared 28 November 2012 * FY12 MAJ promotion list results showing his name as recommended * his MAJ promotion orders * his FEDREC orders to MAJ * National Guard Bureau (NGB) letter for promotion to MAJ with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005081
The applicant states he enlisted in the TXARNG for 6 years for a PSEB of $15,000. A memorandum, dated 6 July 2012, from the TXARNG to NGB requests an exception to policy (ETP) for the missing signature on the applicants Prior Service Bonus Addendum (Annex X). The applicant initialed all of the appropriate paragraphs of Annex X at the time of his enlistment on 23 March 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005085
(2) At some point after the implementation of this provision officers who had applied for the transfer but did not receive an approval or disapproval of their transfer request were given the opportunity to request the constructive credit waiver via a DA Form 4187 and submit through the proper command channels for approval by the Surgeon General. c. Paragraph Number 4: In response to the advisory opinion statement "Promotion Year Group 2002 went before the MAJ Board in August 2011 and those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005087
The applicant requests the effective date of his Federal Recognition (FEDREC) as a second lieutenant (2LT) in the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) be corrected to show 28 July 2011. The applicant contends that the effective date of the order granting him FEDREC as a 2LT in the NYARNG should be corrected to show 28 July 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005088
On 4 April 1980, he accepted nonjudicial punishment under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for being AWOL from 17 to 31 March 1980 and for stealing money from another Soldier. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005090
In the memorandum, counsel requested that the applicant's CO state with specificity the overriding circumstances that existed to convene a board against a Soldier who had 19 years, 11 months, and 21 days of service. On 17 July 1998, a board of officers convened to determine whether the applicant should be discharged from the Army due to his conviction by a civil court. Accordingly, on 24 July 1998, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005100
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal. The applicant states his authorization for award of the medal is based on his active service from June 1998 through June 2001. _______ _ _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 | 20130005103
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005105
The applicant provides copies of: * Oath of Office, as a VAARNG major, dated 29 September 2009 * Request for Conditional Release, dated 19 June 2009 * NGB Form 62E (Application for Federal Recognition), dated 7 June 2009 * Personnel Qualification Record-Officers/Warrant Officers, dated 24 February 2013 * Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement, dated 19 February 2013 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Certificate of Appointment as a major...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005113
The applicant requests correction of his military records to allow him to transfer his education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 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 law states only those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005115
The applicant requests, in effect, a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show he was retired due to permanent disability on 13 July 1987. Under this change, item 12a shows the beginning date of the enlistment period for which a DD Form 214 was not issued under the provisions of paragraph 1-4b(5) (Enlisted members discharged for immediate reenlistment) of this regulation. Although his 1985 DD Form 214 properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005120
The applicant requests his last name on his discharge orders and discharge certificate be corrected to read "Willman" instead of "William." The applicant's service number that appears on his DD Form 214 matches the service number that appears on his discharge orders and his discharge certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending Headquarters, II U.S. Army Corps, Camp Kilmer, NJ, Letter Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005122
The applicant provides copies of her: * notification of and request for remission of debt * Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings and medical records * sworn statements * transfer orders * separation documents and retirement orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows she acknowledged she received the orders as of 15 October 2010. On 9 August 2012, the applicant was notified of a debt in the amount of $26,526.00 incurred due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005123
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the offense for which he requested discharge and is appropriate for the applicant's overall record of military service. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005125
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. On 13 June 2011, a friend of the applicant wrote a letter of support wherein he states the applicant has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility and ambition. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005139
The applicant states he served his time in Vietnam. The applicant provides: * DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States) * a copy of the statement he submitted with his request for discharge on 13 May 1971 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 July 1971, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005142
On 22 June 1971 in preparation for his upcoming enlistment in the Regular Army, the applicant completed a fingerprint card and police record check form wherein he recorded his SSN as "XXX-XX-5150" and his place of birth as "Asswan [sic], Israel." He provides: * a printout from the VBA which identifies his SSN as "XXX-XX-5150" * a letter from the Social Security Card Center, Brooklyn, NY, dated 25 February 2013, which states he was issued the requested SSN, "XXX-XX-5029," and erroneously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005149
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal. It states, in part, that for: a. item 13, list awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards). _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005154
The applicant provides: * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 27 February 2013 * DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Change Certificate), dated 27 February 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) records do not show the applicant made an election to participate or decline participation in the SBP prior to her retirement and as a result, her coverage defaulted to automatic spouse coverage. The applicant completed a DD Form 2656 on 27...