ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000645
The applicant provides copies of a self-authored statement about his service, five letters of support (dating from 1974), a 2010 letter of support, and a 2 January 1979 pardon from the Governor of Oklahoma. On 27 May 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade. _______ _ 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 | 20130000647
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Military Personnel Message (MILPER) Number 99-100 authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as a one-time exception to Department of Defense and Service policy, for qualifying service in support of Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guard in the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina. The applicant's records should be corrected to show that, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000654
A counseling form, dated 20 November 2006, for failing to meet minimum standards on the Army Physical Fitness Test due to lower back pain and bilateral knee injuries. He was released from active duty effective 19 July 2007. c. After discussing this case with the TXARNG and the Soldier, both state that there was never an LOD done for the Soldier's injuries. a. Paragraph 3-3 (Disposition) states Soldiers with conditions listed in this chapter who do not meet the required medical standards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000658
The evidence shows the applicant was discharged under the QMP. Pertinent Army regulations provide that Soldiers discharged under this program will be assigned an RE code of 4. An RE code of 4 was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in applicable regulations for Soldiers separating under the QMP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000661
Nothing in his records shows he used the requested SSN during his military service. His DD Form 214 shows in item 3 (SSN) the same SSN used at the time of his enlistment. The applicant provides a letter from the Social Security Administration which shows the SSN in his military records has been cross-referenced to his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000662
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 31 August 2011, DFAS notified the applicant that his retired pay had been adjusted based on the computation of his service and he was receiving back pay for the past 6 years to 22 June 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that at the time of his retirement on 1 September 2001, the applicants military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000664
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. Section 1450(f)(3)(C) provides that an election may not be deemed to have been made unless the request from the former spouse of the person is received within 1 year of the date of the court order or filing involved. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000665
f. The Army rated him at 10 percent for each knee but he did not receive anything for his back. On 13 March 1996, an MEB convened at Fort Campbell, KY, and found his bilateral knee chondromalacia and DJD to be medically unacceptable in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness). There is no evidence in his available medical records that shows he was ever found unfit to perform his duties due to a back injury/condition or that he was diagnosed with any back...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000666
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade, published the following GO: * GO Number 1680, dated 5 May 1967, awarding him the Air Medal (1st through 6th Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)) for meritorious achievement from 15 December 1966 to 22February 1967 * GO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000667
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 19 December 2002, to show in: * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) a date other than 19 December 2002 * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) all the awards he is entitled to * Item 14 (Military Education) the: * Ranger indoctrination program, April 1996 * Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000671
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 December 2010 to show: * three vice two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * the Texas Federal Service Medal and Texas Combat Service Ribbon * one additional bronze service star to be affixed to his Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) 2. The applicant states: * during his Regular Army (RA) service one of his awards of the Army Commendation Medal was not added...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000691
He adds that based on the policy memorandum for determining the grade of officers when retiring for physical disability, the promotion packet should have been submitted to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and he should have been promoted to CW3. The evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended for promotion to CW3 on 1 November 2010 and the earliest date he was eligible for promotion was 13 November 2010. The applicant was not promoted to CW3 by the PAARNG or granted Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000693
The applicant's request for correction of his records to show he is eligible for compensation under the TSGLI Program was carefully considered and was not supported by the medical documents provided. There is no evidence and he has not provided evidence that show he suffered from a permanent loss of use of the penis by a certified urologist. The medical documents further show that he asserted it was extremely painful to obtain an erection and perform intercourse due to the shrapnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000695
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he served under NATO command or operational control in direct support of the NATO ISAF in Afghanistan. In support of his application, the applicant provides a copy of the criteria for award of the NATO Medal for ISAF that shows the medal is awarded to all U.S. Armed Forces personnel having served with the ISAF in Afghanistan as members of units or staff in the Joint Operations Area in the country. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000701
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 9 July 1968; b. deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214; and c. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000702
Consequently, he was discharged. The memorandum states that, effective 20 September 2011, Service DRBs should normally grant requests, in these cases, to change the: * narrative reason for discharge (the change should be to "Secretarial Authority" (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code JFF)) * characterization of the discharge to honorable * the RE code to an immediately-eligible-to-reenter category 13. During his military service, he admitted to being a homosexual.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000703
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of: * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), for the period ending 20 October 1959 to show the Airborne Course * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 February 1965, to show in: * item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000704
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 personal statement describing his wound and his personal removal of a piece of shrapnel from his eye is insufficient as a sole...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000716
There is no evidence in the applicant's record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to support his claim that he was "locked up" throughout the period of excess leave indicated on his DD Form 214. The record shows the applicant, after receiving legal counsel, voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-marital on 17 January 1980 and the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 28 March 1980. There is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000718
On 31 October 1984, the applicant was discharged accordingly with a dishonorable discharge. Chapter 3 provides that a Soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial and that the appellate review must be completed and affirmed sentence ordered duly executed. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000721
d. The FLIPL fails to prove her actions or omissions were the proximate cause of loss of U.S. Government equipment at issue. The opinion recommends reversing the financial liability assessed against the applicant, refunding the amount of $2,000.00 or all monies deducted from her pay as a result of the FLIPL, and correcting her records to show she was not financially liable. It states that an investigating officer's responsibility is to determine the cause and value of the loss, damage,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000724
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. It provides for medical evaluation boards (MEB) which are convened to document a Soldier's medical status and duty limitations insofar as duty is affected by the Soldier's status. The applicant was not discharged because of any medical condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000727
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the first three digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) is 466 instead of 499. 2. A review of his records shows that all of the documents contained in his records, to include those completed by the applicant, contain the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214. At the time the applicant enlisted he provided the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214 and all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000735
The applicant requests: * correction of her records to show she served from 1978 to 1984 for a period of 6 years * correction of her U.S. Army Human Resources Command (AHRC) Form 606-E (Retirement Points), dated 29 June 2009, to show her social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx6" instead of "xxx-xx-xxx8" 2. The applicant's request for correction of her records to show she served for a period of 6 years and correction of her SSN on her AHRC Form 606-E was carefully considered. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000740
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's records to show award of the Legion of Merit, a second Bronze Star Medal, and a "V" device. The FSM's records contain a DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record), on which item 21 (Awards and Decorations) lists the Bronze Star Medal and cites General Order 3, issued by Headquarters, 346th Infantry Regiment, dated 8 January 1945; however, his records do not contain the general orders which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000743
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. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered physically 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000746
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The applicant was charged with one specification of being AWOL from 2 June 1982 through 3 February 1985. _______ _ __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 | 20130000749
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 add the Combat Infantryman Badge. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) governed award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to Army forces operating in South Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000752
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the evidence is sufficient to correct the SSN listed on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by listing his SSN on his DD Form 214 as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000754
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * in item 12f (Foreign Service) to show credit for service from 5 February to 6 June 2003 * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and any additional awards * in item 18 (Remarks) to show service in Iraq from 20 March to May 2003 2. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000757
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * two awards of the Army Achievement Medal * Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon 2. The applicant states: * her DD Form 214 listed only one award of the Army Achievement Medal; she was awarded two awards * she was awarded the first award while assigned to the 70th Engineer Company from May 1986 to December 1988 and her second award for service in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000759
On 22 November 1982, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b, for misconduct - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record confirms the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000763
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 9 January 1968, shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX05." The evidence of record confirms the applicant's SSN was recorded as "XXX-XX-XX05" upon his entry into the AUS and this is the SSN he used throughout his military service. With respect to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his rank as SGT, the evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he was promoted to the rank of SGT or ever held this rank prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000767
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. 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 1 February 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000768
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 23 March 2012, he submitted a request for an upgrade of his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB). The evidence shows he did not do so and he admits he did not attend training due to the lack of transportation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000773
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show the last name he currently uses of Hxxx. The military documents on file in his military records show the last name he served under during his period of active duty. There is no evidence in his service personnel records to show he legally changed his last name while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000775
There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Chapter 10, in effect at the time, provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000777
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Valorous Unit Award. The Army Human Resources Unit Awards listing shows the 2d Battalion, 70th Armor, was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for the period 26 to 28 February 1991, by Department of the Army General Orders Number 12, dated 13 May 1994. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000779
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 August 2003 to show in: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) 26 January 1997 * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) 6 June 2003 * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * item 18 (Remarks) remove the statement: "RELEASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000783
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The applicant acknowledged: a. he was making the request of his own free will and he had not been subjected to any coercion whatsoever by any person; b. he had been advised of the implications that were attached to his request and that by submitting his request he also acknowledged he was guilty of the charges against him or of a lesser-included offense that also provided for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000790
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the RVN. The email provided by the applicant states he was wounded by enemy shrapnel during an attack but that his wounds never required medical treatment and healed over time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000791
There is no evidence and the applicant does not provide any showing reprisal against herself or the other Soldier. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _____________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 | 20130000793
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He understood if his request were accepted he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charges against him. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000794
The evidence of record shows the U.S. Army was not using the SSN for identification purposes at the time the applicant enlisted. Records show the applicant's correct SSN was used throughout his active duty service and on his DD Form 214 when he was transferred back to the USAR. The evidence of record also shows that an incorrect SSN was entered on the applicant's discharge orders from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000795
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) by removing a: * General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 16 December 2009 * DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the period 1 February 2009 through 20 November 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) 2. The GOMOR was correctly filed. d. The applicant and his counsel did not provide clear and compelling evidence that shows the ratings in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000796
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) and the Punitive Reprimand, dated 19 October 2012, from the performance folder of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). NJP may be imposed to correct, educate, and reform offenders who the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures; to preserve a Soldier's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000798
An MFR, dated 11 October 2011, from the staff psychiatrist at the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity stated the applicant had been diagnosed with depression and depression due to a general medical condition. The MEB found the applicant's following conditions as medically acceptable: * ankylosing spondylitis * depression 7. ___________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 | 20130000802
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had served 4 years, 5 months, and 10 days of active service. However, the Statement of Military Pay Account provided by DFAS with the letter indicates that the applicant was overpaid $803.45 due to overpayment of separation pay and 1 day of leave.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000807
On 24 May 2011, a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) was held by the OHARNG to determine if the applicant was qualified to be awarded Federal recognition. National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) provides procedures for processing applications for Federal recognition. The evidence of record shows the applicant executed a DA Form 71 for appointment in the OHARNG on 24 May 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000808
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130000808 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows he voluntarily, willingly, and in writing, requested resignation from the Army for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a general court-martial. _______ _ __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.