ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005304
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005304 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 September 2009, he was notified of his immediate commander's intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. His immediate commander recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005308
The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty service outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed would be entered in item 24c. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005310
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005310 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 show the Soldier's 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 for the period ending 31 December 1994 the Soldier's Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005312
His command stated his spouse was incapable of self-care due to the fact that she did not have a driver's license and cited Army Regulation 600-20 (Army Command Policy). On 6 July 2011, he was honorably discharged due to parenthood. Army Regulation 600-20 states commanders of Active Army Soldiers, regardless of the Soldier's grade, will conduct or arrange for family care plan counseling and require completion of a family care plan when a Soldier whose spouse is incapable of self-care or is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005317
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) to show award of Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). _______ _ 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 | 20130005319
The applicant, the mother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests: * his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general, under honorable conditions discharge * correction of item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Airborne Course 2. On 17 March 1994, the board convened and, after reviewing the FSM's records, hearing testimony from witnesses, his chain of command,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005323
The applicant states the same is true of the Army Regulation 15-6 Investigating Officer (IO). No conclusive evidence was found in support of the alleged affair. The OSRB determined there was no evidence that the rating officials' comments on the report were anything other than their considered opinion of the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005324
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and Army Good Conduct Medal; b. he completed the Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) Recondo School and Airborne Course; and c. his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-0496." The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005325
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployed service in an unspecified combat zone. Item 12f (Foreign Service) of her DD Form 214 shows she served 3 years and 10 months of foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. Amending item 13 of her DD Form 214 to add the AFEM; and b. Amending item 18 of her DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005327
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) states the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. There is insufficient evidence to warrant an upgrade of the applicant's character of discharge to either honorable or general.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005329
The applicant requests correction of his appointment date and date of rank (DOR) as a first lieutenant (1LT) in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) from 15 January 2013 to 1 January 2013. The error was discovered in January 2013 and at that time his name was submitted for scroll approval. However, the ABCMR does have the authority to amend appointment and assignment orders of Army officers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005333
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no available evidence of record of any mental health problem suffered by the FSM during his military service. To ensure that retirees were informed of the plan and provided means to timely make a desired election, they were furnished a special October 1972 issue of the Retired Army Bulletin containing information on the plan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005336
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of all of his military records to show: * the spelling of his first name as Jxxxx vice Gxxxxx * his date of birth (DOB) as 12 August 19XX vice 10 August 19XX 2. _______ _ _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 | 20130005337
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all of his awards. It states: a. the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. _______ _ 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 | 20130005339
Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed any further in this Record of Proceedings and is not recorded on the DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that certificates of achievement are not awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 September 1988...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005340
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the period 3 years, 1 month, and 9 days. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provided that, for enlisted members, item 11 would show the primary MOS and all additional MOS's in which a Soldier had served for a period of one year or more during the Soldier's continuous active military service. _______ _ X _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005341
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005341 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He completed training and he was awarded MOS 93B. Although the applicant completed training for award of MOS 93B and he held this MOS throughout his service, he is not eligible for the Basic Aviation Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005342
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to properly show her Social Security Number (SSN). Her DD Form 214, dated 7 August 1991, is the only document in her available record showing the SSN ending in 3283.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005343
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. _______ _ _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 | 20130005347
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for her at the time of his retirement. Public Law 106-398, enacted 30 October 2000, required Reserve and Guard members, who had completed their service obligation, considered entitled to retired pay, but who were not yet age 60, to obtain their spouse's concurrence in RCSBP elections that did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005349
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period 11 June 1991 through 16 October 1998 * Orders 08-007-00020, issued by Headquarters, Army Reserve Medical Command on 7 January 2008 * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (Selected Reserve 15-Year Letter), issued by the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) on 22 October 2009 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005350
BOARD DATE: 31 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005350 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military service records show he enlisted, served, and was discharged under the name "W____ A____ W____." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130005350 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130005350 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005361
p. Chronological record of medical care, dated 30 August 2010, which shows he walked in to the Psychology Clinic, and shared his high frustration with his chain of command. s. Chronological records of medical care, dated 8 January and 5 February 2009, which show he was seen at the Psychiatry Clinic in an outpatient basis due to a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety and Depressed Mood and Sexual Dysfunction, Not Otherwise Specified. Likewise, he provides no evidence that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005364
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was medically retired instead of honorably discharged with entitlement to severance pay. The applicant states: * the medical evaluation board (MEB) diagnosed him with headache syndrome, mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), and anxiety disorder * the physical evaluation board (PEB) only considered his gunshot wound and separated him with a 20 percent disability rating with severance pay * he was evaluated through the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005366
The applicant states, in effect: * his record is unjust because he committed an act out of ignorance and bad judgment * his mistake should not wipe away over 30 years of military service which will cause him and his wife to forego retirement benefits * he should be granted clemency after 32 plus years of service instead of being dismissed * he desires the Board to follow the intent of the statement made in ABCMR Docket Number AR20050015160 "...It is the pattern of behavior and not the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005368
The applicant also requests correction of item 19 (Mailing Address after Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the city and state as Chicago, IL, vice Colorado Springs, CO. 3. The applicant requested reconsideration of his request for an upgrade of his discharge which was summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR2001063346 on 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005370
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he made a timely application, prior to his effective date of retirement, to transfer his unused education benefits to his eligible dependent, in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his unused education benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to his retirement date of 31 August 2009. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005373
His DD Form 214 does not show the AFSM. Table 2-5 (AFSM Designated U.S. Military Operations) shows the AFSM is authorized for service members who participated in the following operations in Haiti during the period 1 April 1995 to 31 January 2000: (1) United Nations Mission in Haiti; (2) U.S. _______ _ 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 | 20130005375
The applicant requests removal of two memoranda awarding him the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal and the California Drill Attendance Ribbon from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant provides: * Memoranda awarding him the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal and the California Drill Attendance Ribbon * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005377
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and to correct DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005378
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in support of Operation Desert Storm for the period January through May 1991 and his date of birth (DOB) as 30 April 1962 instead of 20 April 1962. The Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005381
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 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 less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Records also show the applicant participated in four campaigns...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005394
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005394 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 ABCMR in Docket Number AR20120007267 on 25 October 2012. HRC stated that her grade determination was made in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions), paragraph 1-43c, which limited her DOR adjustment to 3 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005395
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders in his records that show he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal and/or the Army Commendation Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is insufficient evidence in the available record that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005396
With respect to adding the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) to her DD Form 214, she provided orders awarding her the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service from 15 January 1988 through 15 September 1990. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to add award of the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) to her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005397
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Commendation 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005400
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The following documents in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) show his SSN with the fifth digit as a "4": * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), signed by him on 10 April 1966 * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), signed by him on 8 July 1968 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), signed by him on 8 July 1968 4. The applicant's service medical records were not available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005405
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows the applicant entered active duty this period on 13 February 1979, he was honorably discharged on 29 November 1985. Records show the applicant's prior period of honorable active duty enlisted service from 13 February 1979 through 29 November 1985 is documented by a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005407
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)), dated 15 March 2012, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) showing he marginally achieved course standards for the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) and adding the DA Form 1059, dated 11 April 2012, showing he achieved course standards. The evidence of record clearly shows an error in the DA Form 1059 dated 15 March 2012 filed in the applicant's AMHRR. He indicates...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005410
The applicant requests change of the senior rater portion of his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 13 April 2006 through 12 April 2007. The senior rater, the Battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel EW, marked the applicant as "Fully Qualified" and indicated that he senior-rated eight captains. He states: CPT B-----'s performance and potential while serving in my battalion from 20060413 to 20070412 is that of a "Best Qualified" officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005412
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his birth month as February, not December * award of two Army Achievement Medals and an Army Commendation Medal 2. The applicant has not provided and the records do not contain any evidence to show he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005414
Nevertheless, the DFAS information combined with the applicant's documentation is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he served a tour of duty in Kuwait/Iraq from 31 March to 31 December 2003. The evidence of record shows the applicant was serving on active duty after 11 September 2001; therefore, he is eligible for award of the GWOTSM and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005418
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005418 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. Taken together the DD Form 214 and 215 show the applicant's authorized awards as the Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005420
The applicant's military complete records are not available to the Board for review. His records contain an endorsement to his service record showing he was favorably considered for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and his character and efficiency were rated "excellent." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the BSM based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005421
The applicant requests a Standard Form (SF) 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement) be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the official military personnel file). The version in effect on the dates the applicant signed the SF 312s in his AMHRR provided that SFs 312 would be filed in the AMHRR. Normally, an Army Board for Correction of Military Records Record of Proceedings is filed in the applicant's AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005422
The applicant requests the following documents be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), or transferred to the restricted section of his AMHRR: a. the file titled "Documents Relating to AWOL (absent without leave) and DFR (dropped from rolls) Status of a Member" in the performance section of his AMHRR; and b. DD Form 553 (Deserter/Absentee Wanted by the Armed Forces), DD Form 616 (Report of Return of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005426
The applicant provides and his record contains: a. DA Form 3349 and supporting documents, dated 1 August 2006, which show he received a permanent profile and was deemed not fit for duty after being diagnosed with multidirectional shoulder instability by an orthopedic surgeon. If it is found the applicant erroneously received the unexcused absences during this period, the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends reinstatement of the NPSEB. If it is found the applicant erroneously received the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005427
The applicant requests his orders transferring him to the Retired Reserve be corrected to show him as a first sergeant (1SG) instead of a master sergeant (MSG). On 9 January 1987, he was released from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) where he remained until his retirement. Therefore, the grade MSG on his orders, dated 22 March 2005, for transfer to the Retired Reserve on 21 April 2005 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005428
The applicant provides and his record contains General Orders Number 5403, issued by Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, dated 11 June 1968, which award him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service for the period July 1967 to May 1968. Therefore, he is entitled to three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005429
The applicant requests the recouped amount of $3,480.88 for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive be paid back to him. The applicant states he enlisted in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) with the good faith that his recruiter and the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) were following the proper protocol regarding his SLRP enlistment incentive. He stated an administrative error that resulted in the applicant's SLRP addendum on 15 November 2005 caused the...