ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005159
The command imposed nonjudicial punishment (NJP) on the applicant under Article 15 of the UCMJ. That form would have been available for use at the time the applicant was purportedly punished under Article 15. There is no evidence of record and neither the applicant nor counsel have provided sufficient evidence to show the DA Form 2627 contained in his record is untrue or unjust or that the applicant was improperly imposed punishment under Article 15.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005160
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show his first name as "Patrick" instead of "Patric." The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. In addition, the WD AGO Form 53-55 provided by the applicant shows the FSM appears to have signed it using a first name of "Patrick."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005166
Item 40 (Wounds) of this form would have listed any combat injuries and the date. These are: a. DA Form 8-275-3, dated 22 April 1966, shows he was admitted to the 106th General Hospital on 19 March 1966 after being transferred from the 85th Evacuation Hospital due to vertigo, caused by a blast and deafness in both ears. Therefore, regrettably, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005170
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows SSN XXX-XX-1717 and the applicant's signature indicating he authenticated the information on the form. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR and in the Regular Army under the SSN XXX-XX-1717.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005172
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show 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 him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. deleting the EAME Campaign Medal from his WD AGO Form 53-55; and c. adding to his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005175
On 5 February 1975, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for voluntary discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005177
BOARD DATE: 5 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005177 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show he enlisted on 28 December 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005179
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his spouse under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, document accordingly, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005180
The applicant requests, in effect, consolidation of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), into a single, updated DD Form 214. He was honorably released from active duty, issued a DD Form 214, and was then transferred to the USAR. His record contains a single DD Form 215; as such, there is no basis for issuing a new DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005181
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant served with an infantry unit in Vietnam and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal; however, there is no available evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or that he was an infantryman. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005182
The applicant requests his Social Security Number (SSN) be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). However, his DD Form 214 lists a "2" as the last digit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show the SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005183
The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is also entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award. Since the Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 does not show the applicant's Vietnam unit (Command Aircraft Company) was cited for the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during his assignment in Vietnam, there is insufficient evidence on which to base adding this unit award to his DD Form 214. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005190
BOARD DATE: 29 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005190 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was not awarded the VSM because he was not covering the specific service eligibility period until after his discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Vietnam Service Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005194
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record contains a DD Form 47, DD Form 398, and DA Form 20 that were prepared during the applicant's induction processing and entrance on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005196
A DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 5 October 2009, shows he elected children coverage, full retired pay. He provides a DD Form 2656-6, dated 28 November 2012, which shows he elected to change his SBP coverage to spouse and children, full retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant made a written request on 1 December 2011 to change his SBP election to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005197
The applicant requests correction of her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) to show she retired as a sergeant major (SGM), pay grade E-9. Although she retired on 26 May 1976 in the rank of master sergeant, pay grade E-8, she previously held the grade of E-9 in the USAR from 24 October 1965 to 1 October 1970. This form also shows her last promotion was to master sergeant, pay grade E-8 with a date of rank of 1 May 1963.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received during World War II (WWII). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005200
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 1 November 1966 through 31 October 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 his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005206
The applicant requests the DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) of his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his death was not "accidental - self-inflicted gunshot wound." The IO conducted an investigation and interviewed: * Staff Sergeant (SSG) W-----m E. C---g, the Company Duty Noncommissioned Officer, on 19 December 1970 * Specialist Five (SP5) S----n M. B-----t, the Company Charge of Quarters, on 21 December 1970 * SP4 G-----y C. C------k, the Orderly Room...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005211
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded the Air Medal with 28 oak leaf clusters (OLC) (hereafter referred to as with Numeral 29) and with V Device. The applicant's records contain and he has provided sufficient evidence to show that he was awarded the Air Medal with Numeral 29 and with V Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005212
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. he served in Vietnam from 24 September 1966 to 3 September 1967; b. he served with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, in Vietnam; and c. he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005213
His DD Form 214 for this period shows: a. his last duty assignment was the 516th PSC, U.S. Army Vietnam; b. his MOS as 71B (Clerk Typist); c. his service in the Republic of Vietnam from 18 September 1971 to 26 April 1972; and d. he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal 9. The 3d Battalion, 503d Infantry, was awarded the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005215
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 for this period of service does not show award of the Purple Heart or Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart or Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005220
The applicant held a field artillery MOS and served in an artillery unit during World War II. In the absence of evidence showing he held an infantry MOS and served in an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size, there is insufficient evidence on which to base awarding him the CIB. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130005220 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130005220 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005226
The applicant requests promotion to pay grade E-5 as a result of being wounded in Vietnam. He should have been promoted to pay grade E-5, but he was not. There were no provisions for automatic promotion to pay grade E-5 for wounded personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005233
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his rank and grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 * his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B2S (Light Weapons Infantryman) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Presidential Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005239
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate) to show he elected "Spouse only" coverage. The applicant provides: * Marriage certificate * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60, dated 4 November 1999 * DD Form 1883, dated 14 December 1999 * Certificate of Death * Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 26 April 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005241
The applicant states: * he "worked as if [he] was on active duty" from 13 January 2007 when he was released from Fort Lewis through 15 December 2010 with no breaks in service * he received pay for this period of service * prior to that, he was serving on active duty in the AGR Program from 15 February 1996 through 2005 * he deployed to Iraq until September 2006 and then transferred Stateside until 12 January 2007 where he was transferred back to the Army National Guard (ARNG) * he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005242
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of her request to remove her Saint Regis University college transcript from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states the transcript was removed from her AMHRR by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) on 3 September 2010; however, on 7 March 2013, 2 years and 6 months later the HRC re-posted it to her AMHRR because they lacked the supporting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005244
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-X9XX" vice "XXX-XX-X7XX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * replacing the SSN currently shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005248
The applicant states: * she graduated from the University of Miami, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in December 2002 * she was a full-time student at Barry University from Spring 2003 through Fall 2004 * in 2004, she completed all the requirements for her master's degree * on 26 July 2006, her master's degree was conferred by Barry University * on 11 August 2006, she signed her oath of office and accepted the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) application * in May 2009, she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005249
The applicant provides an ETP request, dated 2 December 2009, she submitted to her immediate commander for payment of the SLRP benefit wherein she stated that before enlisting in September 2006 she was told 96B was a critical MOS that would come with the MGIB, SLRP, and an enlistment bonus. The applicants USAR unit previously submitted a request for the applicant to receive the SLRP incentive and it was denied by the approving authority based on the fact that she was not awarded the SLRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005250
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not contain a complete and accurate record of his military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the 10-week Medical Specialist course in 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Iraq Campaign Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Iraq Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005254
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show her revised Army Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test scores. The recruiter did say that he can accept a copy of her DA Form 2-1 or ERB showing her updated scores. She believes that it could already be updated on her DA Form 2-1 or ERB in her official military record and if so she would like a copy of it to present to recruiters and have the Board update the information in the appropriate systems so that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005256
On 28 March 1986, he was advised by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) provides guidance for hearings and the disposition of applications. Based on this record of indiscipline, his service during the period in question clearly did not meet the standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005257
The applicant requests: * correction of his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 19 February 2013 to 10 November 2012 and his time in grade (TIG) * compensation for the wages he lost as a result of his delayed promotion 2. However, given the fact that the State published the promotion order on 21 November 2012 and the fact that delays in his packet being processed both at the State level and at NGB were no fault of the applicant, and now based on Public Law 112-239, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005258
The applicant requests correction of her Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) Form 1093 (Armed Forces Service Agreement - Retention, Department of the Army, Armed Forces Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment (AD-HPLR) Program to show she did not have a 2-year active duty service obligation (ADSO) at the time she accepted the AD-HPLR and that she be allowed to resign her commission. However, by email, dated that day, an official at HRC - Officer Personnel Management Directorate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005261
The applicant states: * on 6 November 2011, she notified her unit of her intent to retire effective 29 December 2011 * on 3 March 2012, she was notified she owed the Government $4,583.33 for bonus monies she received in 2007 * she was never informed or counseled that the bonus would be recouped at retirement if she chose to retire before her expiration of term of service date of 20 September 2013 * her only requirement for out-processing was to clear with the Central Issue Facility * if she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005263
The applicant requests approval for transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), outprocessing notes, and Education Center notes. He contends that he was not counseled prior to his discharge; however, the evidence of record shows he declined further counseling in regard to the Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits on 21 May 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005264
At the time the applicant submitted this application, he was serving in the USAR in the rank of CPT. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Officer Promotions, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, KY who stated: a. the applicant's request that his DOR to CPT be changed from 23 May 2012 to 25 March 2010, his DOR prior to his appointment as a JAGC officer, is without merit; b. the applicant was appointed as a JAG officer in the USAR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005265
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he received a DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period covering 14 April through 27 June 2011 or issuance of a letter explaining his situation [missing OER] be added to his promotion packet before a Special Selection Board (SSB). He provides: * Memorandum, Subject: Request for OER and SSB Board, dated 18 December 2012 * Memorandum, Subject: FY12 LTC AGR JA Promotion Selection Board, dated 13 December 2012 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005271
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005271 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his reentry eligibility (RE) code of "3" be changed to an RE code of "1." Pertinent Army regulations state 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 | 20130005274
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. On 24 September 1991, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense). In summary, he stated: * he was pending separation from the Army because he used marijuana and he altered a public record * he was promoted to specialist in less than 12 months in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005275
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 1 February 1980, that corrects his SSN on his DD Form 214 to show the third digit of his SSN as a "4." The applicant's first name is recorded as "Jesse" throughout his military records. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130005275 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005280
The applicant requests, in effect: a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 May 1991 to add the Army Service Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, certificates of achievement, and training. His record contains a DD Form 215, dated 12 March 1992, that corrected his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005283
On 13 July 1979, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that action was being initiated to separate him for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant received four Article 15's and a bar to reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005284
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. On 8 June 2006, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 5-17,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005289
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-45 (Decorations), which governed the award of Army decorations until 23 August 1951, stated that for the purpose of considering an award of the Purple Heart, a "wound" was defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force, element, or agent sustained while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005294
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005294 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While it is clear that the applicant flew 1,058 hours of combat time as a pilot, the DA Form 759-1 only shows 23 combat missions flown in July 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005300
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Air Medal * Two overseas service bars 7. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 2...