ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005730
The applicant requests the narrative reason for separation and the separation code be changed from "Personality Disorder" and "JFX" to medical discharge post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 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. As confirmed by the OTSG advisory opinion, while it is possible he may have developed PTSD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005731
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as "David" instead of "Scott" and to add "Scott" as his middle name. The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 25 February 1984, shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 28 August 1984 under the (First Middle Last) name of "David Scott H---s." 3. The available evidence is sufficient to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005734
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005734 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record contains a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) that shows she served in Korea from 16 January 1984 to 13 March 1985 while assigned to Service Support Company, 102nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005738
There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile actions on three separate occasions. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence in which to base correcting his DD Form 214 to show two additional awards of the Purple Heart. 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 Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005739
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon for each credited campaign, to include the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005743
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 24 January 1968, shows his first name is Stephen. _______ _ 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 | 20130005745
On 31 August 1978, he reenlisted for a period of 3 years. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Records show the applicant's initial enlistment and period of honorable active duty service from 30 August 1976 through 30 August 1978 is documented by a separate DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005747
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Afghanistan in support of OEF from 16 July 2002 to 19 January 2003. The evidence of record shows the applicant's service in Afghanistan qualified him for award of the GWOTEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005748
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a campaign ribbon for service in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. _______ _ 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 | 20130005752
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005752 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods ending 25 December 1992 and 2 January 2013. The evidence of record does not show and he did not provide sufficient evidence that shows he completed any foreign service during his period of active duty from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005753
The applicant requests his effective date of promotion and date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer two (CW2) in the Army National Guard (ARNG) be adjusted from 19 February 2013 to 12 January 2013. b. NGB, Federal Recognition section provided the processing history of the applicant's request as follows: * 21 November 2012, the Federal Recognition section reviewed the applicant's promotion packet * 26 November 2012, the applicant's promotion packet was accepted by Human Resource...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005755
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his place of entry into active duty as Fresno, California and the location of his advanced individual training (AIT) as Fort Benning, Georgia. The evidence also clearly shows that the applicant attended AIT at Fort Benning, Georgia, and not at Fort Polk, LA as indicated on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005757
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and a self-authored statement, dated 13 March 2013. On 22 March 1977, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted sufficient evidence, to support any of the contentions that he now makes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005758
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) and DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) that show his DOB as 25 December 1969. He provides his U.S. Passport and state driver's license that show the same DOB as shown on his enlistment documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005759
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. Therefore, he is authorized award of the KDSM and it should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time. _______ _ 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 | 20130005764
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. d. He acknowledged he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable. The evidence shows that having been advised by legal counsel the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005766
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she retired by reason of permanent disability effective 27 September 2007. Paragraph 2-1b states a DD Form 214 will not be prepared for Soldiers removed from the TDRL or subsequently retired by reason of permanent disability. At the time the applicant was removed from the TDRL, she had performed no further active duty service and therefore did not meet the criteria for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005767
MOS 21R was not a Critical Skill for the PRARNG or NGB at the time of enlistment and the applicant should not have been offered the incentives. The applicant enlisted in the PRARNG for a 6-year term on 30 July 2008. Although the applicant enlisted in good faith, and notwithstanding the favorable advisory opinion provided by the G-1 official, the applicant was not entitled to either option and he should not receive an incentive that was offered in error and is not otherwise offered to others.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005768
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 with V Device * Purple Heart (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster or 3rd Award) * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005769
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The applicants request for an upgrade of her discharge was carefully considered and it was determined there is insufficient evidence to support her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005771
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He departed Vietnam on 8 September 1971 for assignment to Fort Ord, California, where he remained until he was honorably released from active duty on 10 December 1971 to attend school. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence there appears to be no basis to grant the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005772
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. There is insufficient evidence to show which DOB the applicant used during his period of military service. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the DOB recorded in his available military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005774
The citation for his BSM with V Device clearly indicates that he was wounded as a result of enemy action on 15 March 1971. The applicant served in six campaigns in Vietnam and thus is entitled to wear one silver and one bronze service star on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have them entered 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: * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005775
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his complete social security number (SSN) and award of the Purple Heart. His DA Form 20 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and the records show he participated in two campaigns during his service 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 Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005776
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. A DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 10 December 1993, amended his DD Form 214 by deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and adding the: * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Good Conduct Medal * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005778
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The available evidence also substantiates the applicant's contentions that the SSN shown in item 32 on his DD Form 214 is not accurate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005780
The citation he provides is consistent with his period of service in Vietnam; however, it is insufficient by itself to show he was awarded the 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 Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Unit Citation from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 7 June 1967 through 11 January 1969; c. adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005783
His record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that shows in: * Item 27 (Military Education) he completed the 12-week Communications Center Specialist Course in 1965 * Item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 11 August 1966 through 1 November 1967 * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned for duty in Vietnam with: * Company E, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, during the period 16 August 1966 through 6 December 1966 * Signal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005785
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). 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 | 20130005787
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the 2nd Class (now known as Marksman) Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar and Overseas Service Ribbon. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. The evidence of record confirms the applicant did not successfully complete his overseas tour in Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005789
The applicant provides: * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) * Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, there would have been sufficient time prior to the applicant's retirement to obtain the correct address and advise the spouse of the options. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant timely completed a DD Form 2656 electing not to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005790
The applicant provides: * A self-authored letter * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 23 October 1947 * WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 23 October 1947 * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) for the period ending 23 October 1947 * DD Form 214 * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 3-3145 (Notice of Assignment of C-Number) * NPRC letter,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005793
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-x36x" instead of "xxx-xx-x78x." There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he used the SSN of "xxx-xx-x36x" at any time during his active or inactive duty military service. There is no evidence he used the requested SSN at any time during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005795
The applicant states the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his SSN as "x2x-xx-xxxx." _______ _ 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 | 20130005799
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 30 September 2009. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005800
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show his Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) Addendum was completed on the date of his enlistment. The advisory opinion recommended that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) direct the Army National Guard to correct his records to show that the SLRP was offered and accepted at the time of enlistment. The applicant was eligible for the SLRP at the time of his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005801
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. all of his active duty service; and b. all of his personal decorations, service medals, and ribbons. On 1 February 1973, the applicant was assigned to the Special Training Company (STC) for basic combat training. The available evidence of record shows that the applicant served for a period of 4 months and was discharged due to unsuitability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005807
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 November 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130005807 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his child under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. 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 | 20130005808
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 November 1989 to show his character of service as honorable. Paragraph 4-2, in effect at the time of the applicant's release from IADT, provided that Army National Guard and USAR Soldiers who successfully completed a period of IADT while in an entry-level status would have uncharacterized service even though they completed IADT successfully. Therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005811
Additionally, his record is void of any documents that show he completed basic training or AIT. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he completed AIT. The governing Army Regulation stipulates that training courses for combat skills are not listed on the DD Form 214; therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of Item 11 of his DD Form 214 to show he completed basic training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005812
In support of his request, the applicant provides the following documents: a. email messages (from March 2013) between the applicant and an official in Officer Promotions, HRC, that show: * the applicant inquired about his eligibility for promotion to LTC in the USAR * he was advised the FY08 Active Duty List (ADL) Board would have considered him had he still been in the USAR * he inquired when he would have been considered for promotion to LTC in the RA * he was advised the FY08 PSB would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005814
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 5 March 2013, DFAS provided the applicant with a letter which indicated they had reexamined his account and determined that the principal debt balance of $13,222.52 was correct. DFAS indicated that he was reduced to E-1 effective 16 September 2004, which is correct since it appears the general court-martial convening authority approved his sentence on 15 September 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005815
On 16 March 1943, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States. An award of the Combat Infantryman Badge is considered to be a citation in orders for award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. adding award of the Bronze Star Medal and Presidential Unit Citation to item 33 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005816
The applicant provides: * four self-authored letters * partial service medical records * extensive post-service medical records * Board of Veterans' Appeals Decision Letter, dated 24 May 2002 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005826
He provided his response on 9 December 2010 and stated he could not be relieved of command of a unit he did not command. n. In May 2011, he had to withdraw his appeal of the contested OER to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) based on the report not being filed in his records. He provided three versions of his contested OER that show in: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005828
During its original review of the case, the Board determined the applicant's record was void of any documents or orders indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM by proper authority during his active duty tenure. It further determined that absent any evidence or record corroborating the information contained in the MG's letter provided by the applicant or showing he was ever awarded the BSM with "V" Device, there was an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005832
b. correction of her DA Form 199 Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) to show she was being treated for chronic back pain without muscle spasms. The SPD code "JFM" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24b (physical disability existing prior to entry on active duty established by PEB proceedings; not entitled to severance pay). There is no evidence to show she was ever given a permanent profile for her knee.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005855
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005882
On 7 February 1978 after careful consideration of his military record and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined he was properly discharged. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. His service records reflect a period of military service marred with misconduct that included multiple periods of AWOL, desertion, two court-martial convictions, and one Article 15.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005886
He thinks his captain made an error in not awarding him the Purple Heart [while he was serving in Vietnam]. Although the applicant may have received stitches to his head while he was serving in Vietnam, the evidence of record does not show and he has not provided any evidence that shows these stitches were the result of a wound that was incurred as a result of enemy action. In the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action, there...