ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000809
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged for a disability. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. He was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, due to a medical condition - not a disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000813
The applicant argues: * BG T_____'s finding that he altered documents to make it appear he was on the convoy attacked on 8 January 2006 is untrue * BG T____ in his GOMOR endorsed the investigative finding that he (the applicant) falsified LTC R_____'s signature * BG T_____ issued him a GOMOR based on incomplete information * LTC R_____ indicated the CAB packet in question was one of several documents he signed prior to his departure * he does not believe that an administrative error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000814
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). She further contends the WTU instructed the Delaware Army National Guard (DEARNG) to review her promotion and complete the forms in February or March 2012. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows she was ever recommended for or promoted to SSG/E-6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000815
The applicant states: * he was told that the reason he could not transfer his education benefits was because he did not sign a release document when he retired * he inquired about this program, prior to his retirement in September 2009 but he does not remember anyone telling him about a release form * he retired within 90 days of this program implementation and he was unaware of the proper steps he needed to follow * he served and he has earned his education benefits 3. This provision of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000817
On 12 April 2005, the applicant was notified of his immediate commander's intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12b, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), for a pattern of misconduct. The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct and directed the characterization of his service as general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000820
Section V (Termination) of this form states, in part, "I understand I will be terminated from bonus eligibility with recoupment (unless otherwise stated) if I become an unsatisfactory participant by [a]ccept a commission as an officer or an appointment as a warrant officer after I have served 1 year or more of Selected Reserve service under this agreement. The applicant was commissioned in the DCARNG on 17 September 2009 for the OAB in critical AOC 88A. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000822
On 13 May 2010, the separation authority directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200 with a general characterization of service based on the commission of a serious offense. On 24 May 2012, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a change of his character of service and or his narrative reason for discharge. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000829
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states service members who qualified for award of the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005 in an area for which the ICM was subsequently authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000831
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides copies of: * His DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 27 February 2012 * A DA Form 2823 from Private First Class (PFC)/E-3 J----- J. T-----, dated 27 February 2012 * A DA Form 2823 from Private (PV2)/E-2 B------ D. L--, dated 2 May 2012 and 7 June 2012 * A DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), dated 30 July 2012 * A DA Form 5111 (Summary Court-Martial Rights Notification/Waiver Statement), dated 14 August 2012 * A DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000837
The applicant requests that she be granted relief from the 6-Year Barring Statute and that she be paid her full Retired Pay entitlements effective the date she was placed on the Retired List (1 May 2001). The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG is dated 12 December 2012 and indicates that the applicant was one of many notified in 2011 that there was an error in their military pay account and that they were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS having imposed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000838
His record is void of the complete facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge; however, it does contain a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form), subject: Request for Discharge for the Good of the Service, dated 5 January 1987, wherein he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 9 January 1987, the separation authority, a major general, approved the applicant's request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000841
His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows in: * Item 6 (Organization) Service Troop, 3rd Constabulary Regiment * Item 32 (Battle and Campaigns) None * Item 33 (Decorations and Citation) Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal Germany * Item 36 (Service Outside Continental U.S. and Return) the European Theater of Operations from 9 February 1946 through 15 November 1946 * Item 37 (Total Length of Service) 7 months and 12 days of continental service and 9 months and 27 days of foreign service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000845
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Counter Intelligence Badge (determined to be the U.S. Army Intelligence Badge) and credentials issued for special agents be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 13 September 1998. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000847
This form shows, in part: * he verified he was affiliating with a critical unit identification code (UIC) for a period of 6 years and would receive one lump-sum payment upon enlistment * he acknowledged his bonus eligibility would be terminated without recoupment if he accepted a commission as an officer after serving more than 1 year of the incentive contract term * he acknowledged his bonus eligibility would be terminated with recoupment if he accepted a commission as an officer prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000849
Nothing in his records shows he used the requested SSN during his military service. There is nothing in his records to show he used the requested SSN and neither does he provide evidence showing he used the SSN while on active duty. Therefore, absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000852
The evidence of record shows he was assigned to the Republic of Vietnam and he was wounded due to hostile action and medically evacuated prior to completing 6 months of service; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. Accordingly, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000853
Unfortunately, the available evidence is insufficient to show the blood type recorded in his Army record is incorrect. Based on his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13 June 1969 through 18 December 1970 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. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000854
The applicant provides: * 30 July 2006 Consolidated Loan Verification Certificate * 2 June 2008 U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Form 1252 (U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard Incentives Declaration Statement) * 13 June 2008 USAREC Form 1169 (Loan Information and Verification Form Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)) * 21 August 2008 memorandum, subject: Results of 21 August 2008 AMEDD Accessions Board held for the Army National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000857
On 27 October 1981, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct - frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 6 November 1981 as a private/E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000868
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000869
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ___________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 | 20130000874
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "399-XX-XXXX" instead of "339-XX-XXXX." The documents contained within his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket) identify his SSN as "399-XX-XXXX" except for the DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows his SSN was identified as "399-XX-XXXX" throughout his period of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000875
The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty 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 22c. Evidence shows he was awarded primary MOS 95B in October 1968 which is properly reflected on his DD Form 214. Since the governing regulation states only the primary MOS will be entered on the DD Form 214, there is no basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000876
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an other than honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a GCM and he received a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000877
Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, issued the following orders pertaining to the applicant: * General Orders (GO) Number 8189, dated 24 October 1968, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in Vietnam on 16 September 1968 * GO Number 9911, dated 27 November 1968, awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 19 November 1968 * GO Number 10685, dated 13 December 1968, awarding him the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000878
The changes to the names for the awards listed on the WD AGO Form 53-55 are as follows: * American Defense Service Ribbon - is now called a Medal * the Good Conduct Ribbon - is now called a Medal * Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon - now known as the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal * Purple Heart remains unchanged * the Distinguished Unit Badge - is now known as the Presidential Unit Citation * Combat Infantryman qualification - is now shown as an award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * the Lapel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000880
The applicant states his first MOS was MOS 11B and then he was trained in MOS 36K. The available evidence does not show he successfully completed AIT in MOS 11B or that he was awarded or served in MOS 11B. His DD Form 214 correctly shows his MOS as 36K, which is the MOS he held at the time of release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000881
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows of his SSN as xx6-xx-xxxx. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN on his DD Form 214 with the SSN on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000883
Therefore, he should be awarded the Bronze Star Medal and his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected 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. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; and b. adding the following awards to his WD AGO Form 53-55: * Bronze Star Medal * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000884
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. A DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), dated 12 April 1965, shows he was charged with being AWOL from 3 to 8 April 1965. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000888
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service), service in Vietnam from 26 May 1969 to 8 August 1970; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments), assignment to the 175th Veterinary Detachment, U.S. Army Pacific Vietnam, from 30 May 1969 through 3 August 1970; and c. item 41 (Awards and Decorations), no award of the Bronze Star Medal. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000889
The applicant requests correction of the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from spouse to former spouse. The FSM and the applicant were divorced on 16 September 1999. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000890
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, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 1 December 1969 through 14 July 1971 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000892
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * he is trying to get a copy his original DD Form 214 * he is a federal employee and is trying to sell back his military time * his DD Form 214 only shows he served for 1 year and 11 months * he has requested both DD Forms 214 but keeps getting the same one 3. It states for: a. item 12a, enter the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of this DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000893
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 November 1982, the applicant's commander initiated separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry-level status performance and conduct. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000894
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to upgrade his uncharacterized characterization of service to honorable. His record contains two DA Forms 4856 (General Counseling Form), dated 19 August 1991 and 21 August 1991, which show he was counseled for: * being AWOL from 2 June 1991 to 1 July 1991 * initiation of separation proceedings in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 11 (Entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000896
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal with "V" Device and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000900
His service records do not contain orders awarding him the Combat Medical Badge and/or the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record shows 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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 24 March 1970 through 23 November 1971; b. deleting from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000901
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. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 July 1982, completed training, and was awarded military occupational specialty 11H (Heavy Anti-Armor Weapons Infantryman). On 21 September 1984, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions for misconduct (pattern of misconduct) under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000903
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his SSN with a "5" as the seventh digit. __________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 | 20130000911
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 23 March 2009, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He states in 2009, while serving as a recruiter, he received an Article 15 for having an inappropriate relationship with another recruiter in the same office. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000912
The applicant provides copies of his USMA separation and recoupment of education costs documents, ROTC enlistment and appointment documents, and active duty orders. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant: * was disenrolled from the USMA in November 2008 * enrolled in ROTC a year later (i.e., November 2009) * was commissioned in the VAARNG three years later (i.e., May 2012) * was ordered to FTNGD-OS duty in October 2012 b. c. The applicant's Reserve active duty service, beginning...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000916
The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show her accession rank and grade as a captain (CPT) with a granting of constructive credit based on her educational level. Section 6.1.2 (Constructive Service Credit) states constructive service credit provides a person who begins commissioned service after obtaining the additional education, training, or experience required for appointment, designation, or assignment as an officer in a health profession, with a grade and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000918
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. He was sentenced to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge. Chapter 11 established policy and procedures for separating members with a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge and provided that a Soldier would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial and that the appellate review must have been completed and affirmed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000919
Thereafter, the type of discharge and the character of service was to be determined solely by the individual's military record during the current enlistment. However, it now appears the applicants overall service record and his diagnosed character and behavior disorder (now known as personality disorder) warrant upgrading his discharge to fully honorable as directed by the above-referenced Army memoranda. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000920
The applicant requests her discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. In view of the above, there is insufficient substantive evidence on which to base an upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000922
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of his full retired pay entitlements effective the date he was placed on the Retired List (1 September 2001). The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG, dated 12 December 2012, indicates the applicant was one of many who were notified in 2011 of an error in their military pay accounts and they were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS imposing the 6-year barring statute. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000923
The applicant states: * he was medically retired at the incorrect rank and pay grade * his current pay grade is O-2 and he is requesting to be advanced on the Retired List to pay grade O-3 * he was selected by a Department of the Army (DA) promotion board for placement on the Army Promotion List (APL) for CPT * the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) had almost 3 years, from the date the DA board convened to the date he was medically retired, to find him an O-3 position so he could have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000925
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 second oak leaf cluster (3rd Award), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The evidence of record shows he served in two units in Vietnam, during periods for which each was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000927
The applicant provides: * an Army Commendation Medal Certificate and Citation, dated 14 June 1969, wherein it shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam during the period July 1968 to July 1969 * a Vietnam Combat Certificate, undated, issued by the 1st Cavalry Division wherein it shows he faithfully served in Vietnam with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 30th Artillery, from January to July 1969 7. The evidence of record is void of orders showing the...