ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007355
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 2012 to show award of the Combat Action Badge and the Iraq Campaign Medal. The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 to 31 December 2011. The evidence of record shows she served in Iraq from 18 August 2010 through 6 June 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007360
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two Army Commendation Medals, Combat Action Badge, Valorous Unit Award, and Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant submitted the following documents in support of his application: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * two permanent orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007362
On 29 January 1973, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him under Army Regulation 635-206 for his civil conviction. The board recommended his immediate discharge by reason of misconduct (civil conviction) with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Furthermore, Army Regulation 635-206, paragraph 33 provided, in pertinent part, that members convicted by civil authorities would be considered for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007375
On 2 April 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of the proposed recommendation to discharge him under honorable conditions (general) for commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for willfully disobeying a lawful command from a lieutenant colonel (LTC) on 7 and 31 January 2009, failing to go to formation and draw weapons for deployment on 7 January 2009, missing movement to Afghanistan, and leaving his appointed place of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007376
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he was a Prisoner of War (POW) during World War II (WWII). Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the World War II Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007391
The applicant provides and his record contains a DA Form 2173, dated 16 March 2005, wherein it shows he was treated as an outpatient at the military clinic in Iraq on 30 July 2004 for a right shoulder rotator cuff strain that occurred on or about 30 June 2004. The examining physician noted the applicant reported he continued to experience bilateral shoulder pain that increased with work activities. He stated he had been out of work and on disability since 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007400
The applicant states: a. The company commander stated the reasons for the proposed action were the applicant's involvement with a conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Government and larceny of Government property, failing to maintain control of a Government vehicle while driving, failing to re-register his vehicle, and being punished under Article 15 for driving while drunk. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007405
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his periods of service in Korea and in Berlin, Germany * award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 2. The evidence shows that during his first enlistment, the applicant served in Korea and in Berlin, Germany. Based on his service in Korea, he is authorized award of the KDSM and his DD Forms 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007406
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 May 1976 to show in: * item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) the entry 30 July 1973 vice 14 May 1976 (i.e., 13 July 1973) * item 16a (Primary Specialty) an entry to denote military occupational specialty (MOS) 51B1O (Carpenter) * an entry to denote the dates he attended basic training (BT) 2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007413
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the following and any other award entitlements: * Army Service Ribbon * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar 2. The record does not show and the applicant did not provide any evidence showing he had any active Army service after 1 August 1981; therefore, he is not entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007415
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This period of service qualifies her for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and correction of her 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: * deleting from item 12f of her DD Form 214 the entry "0000-00-00" and adding the entry "0000-11-23" * awarding her the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007416
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). The applicant states: * he is entitled to award of the ICM with two bronze service stars for service in Iraq from 19 March 2003 until his redeployment * his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows he arrived in Kuwait on 1 March 2003, but he actually arrived on 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007420
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * USAR discharge orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, Headquarters, 5th U.S. Army, Orders 140-11, dated 24 July 1991, show she was discharged from the USAR effective 24 July 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5 (Entry Level Performance and Conduct), with an uncharacterized (entry-level status) separation. The available evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007427
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last digit of his social security number (SSN) as 6. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007431
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 18 (Appointments and Reductions) of her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows she was: * promoted to SGT with a date of rank of 15 September 1987 * reduced to SP4 with a date of rank of 14 July 1992 9. There is no evidence of record and she did not provide any evidence that shows she was promoted to SGT/E-5 after her reduction on 14 July 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007433
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120002880 on 9 August 2012. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated the SSN entered on the DD Form 214 would be transcribed from DA Form 2139. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007437
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 1 October 1970, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that he be discharged due to unfitness and issued DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007449
The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) to show that the amount of his retired pay is based on his last three years of service. The available evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant had attained the rank of SFC/E-7 in 2005 and had served in that grade until his reduction to SSG/E-6 as a result of court-martial in 2010. Statute requires that Soldiers who retire within 3 years of their reduction in grade due to misconduct will have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007458
He successfully completed Basic Combat Training (BCT), and AIT and a 2-mile run was the only thing that kept him from being assigned to Fort Stewart, GA. d. He truly wants a chance to reenter military service. On 28 September 2008, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, by reason of other designated physical or mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007462
c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant requests an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge to an honorable discharge based on the fact that the VA had decided his service from 2 March 1987 to 7 April 1989 was honorable for VA purposes. It does not, in itself, establish his active duty service as honorable for Department of the Army purposes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007471
The applicant provides: * 2 pages of self-authored statements * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, Docket Number AR20120004626, dated 13 November 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM elected RCSBP, Option C at the time of her transfer to the Retired Reserve and her children were covered until they reached their majority. Although records show the FSM completed the DEERS submission and other forms to recognize the applicant as her spouse and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007478
Therefore, a re-negotiated DOMRB contract could be effective on 20 April 2013, 4 years prior to his MRD. e. The applicant may not have gotten timely information regarding the effective date of his re-negotiated DOMRB contract because there was no system-requested calculation of his MRD. The applicant may not have gotten timely information regarding the effective date of his re-negotiated DOMRB contract because there was no system requested calculation of his MRD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007481
Counsel states the Board made erroneous statements and conclusions in denying the SBP to the applicant. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. Counsel provided statements from the applicant, a former associate of the FSM, and a PI, who state the FSM never remarried.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007486
With regard to the 3rd paragraph of the Discussions and Conclusions section of the Record of Proceedings, in ABCMR Docket Number AR20110021695, dated 24 April 2012: (1) Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) states, when a chain of command is making a consideration for type of discharge and characterization of discharge, the entire period of enlistment shall be considered, not just isolated incidents. It further shows he was discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007487
On 7 May 1965, his immediate commander recommended discharge action be initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89, for homosexuality, based on his psychiatric evaluation and because he had self-admitted homosexuality. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007490
A review of every document contained in the applicant's military personnel record for all periods of service shows she served under SSN "xxx-xx-xxx3" throughout her tenure of service. Although the applicant requests to correct her DD Form 214 to show her SSN as it is listed on her Social Security card, all of the documents in her military service record show she served in the Army using the SSN as listed on her DD Forms 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007491
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 5 (DOB) of his DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), completed at the time of his enlistment processing, lists his DOB as 2 October 1949. The applicant's SSN and DOB appear as he requests on his DD Form 398 and SF 88 completed at the time of enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007493
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 "xxx-xx-xxx9." The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 10 October 1966, shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx9." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 398, dated 10 October 1966, shows he recorded his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx9."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007494
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in 1973. Furthermore, there is no evidence showing he ever required medical treatment or received medical treatment for a concussion or other ear conditions. The evidence shows the applicant's records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007497
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 November 2003 to show: * his service in Iraq * that he graduated from the Airborne Course * award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2. Therefore, he is authorized to have this unit award added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007498
His Army service from 1963 to 1965 was very honorable. On 17 August 1967, the applicant was notified by his commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct) for his conviction by a civil court. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007500
The available evidence supports his request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. 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 from his DD Form 214; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * RVN Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007501
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 3 October 1964 to show: * him being activated for Operation Desert Storm on 22 January 1991 * his total years of service 2. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The available record shows the applicant served on ACDUTRA in his USAR status from 2 May 1964 to 3 October 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007503
On 13 June 1978, the applicants company commander recommended the applicant be separated from the service for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), paragraph 14-33. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was punished under Article 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007505
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was medically discharged because he broke his hand in a training exercise and was told by his company commander that he was being medically discharged; however, his DD Form 214 shows the reason he was discharged was that he "did not meet procurement medical fitness standards." The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007508
On 7 March 2011, the applicant was present for an Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) personal appearance hearing to upgrade his discharge. No Soldier will be discharged in accordance with this regulation with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions unless he or she is afforded the right to present his or her case before an administrative separation board. After his personal appearance before the administrative separation board, the board determined that he did commit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007521
The applicant requests a bonus control number be assigned to the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) bonus agreement he was offered upon his commissioning in order to receive a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). The applicant received an ROTC scholarship as a condition of commissioning into the ARNG. In order to be eligible for the Selected Reserve (SELRES) OAB as a commissioned officer in the ARNGUS an individual must meet the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007526
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Character of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized." The letter states VA records certified she "separated under honorable conditions from active duty military service." Chapter 4 (Separation for Expiration of Service Obligation) states the service of ARNG Soldiers in an entry-level status upon completion of IADT will be uncharacterized even though they...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007527
The applicant states: a. During the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Personnel Policy Division, NGB, dated 19 June 2013, who recommended disapproval of the applicant's request and further opined: a. According to National Guard Regulation 600-101 [Warrant Officers - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions], paragraph 7-7, "Eligibility for promotion (a) To be considered for FEDREC and concurrent Reserve of the Army promotion following State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007529
BOARD DATE: 17 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130007529 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge. ___________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 | 20130007534
On 27 April 1984, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-10, as the result of a court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-10, provides that a Soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial, after completion of appellate review and after such affirmed sentence was ordered duly executed. __________X ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007536
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was advanced to the pay grade of E-4 on 1 October 1985. The applicant contends that he should have received a second award of the AAM for his service in Germany which would have given him enough points for promotion to the pay grade of E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007537
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004646 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130007537 4 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007538
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 31 January 1991 to show: a. his date of entry as 5 August 1973, vice 5 August 1977; and b. a second Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) that was awarded to him for service ending on 31 January 1991. A DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), filed in the applicant's records, shows he reenlisted in the Regular Army on 31 July 1973. The applicant's DD Form 214 ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007539
The evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for a civilian conviction. Evidence of record shows the applicant was confined by civilian authorities during his period of service. 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 | 20130007541
On 9 January 1991, the applicant consulted with legal counsel who advised him of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), the possible effects of a request for discharge, and of the procedures and rights that were available to him. In the absence of evidence showing the characterization of his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007544
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence in the applicant's record does not show that he served in Panama or that he actively participated in Operation Just Cause. The applicant provides a copy of his DA Form 2-1 in which he highlights that he served as the 1SG of the 108th Military Police Company, Fort Bragg, NC, for the period 12 December 1988 through 18 January 1990, prior to his assignment to Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007547
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he remains entitled to his $10,000 Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB). A DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) indicates he enlisted in the MDARNG on 4 April 2009. The denying official stated the Enlisting Official and Service Representative failed to sign and date the addendum, the BCN was requested after the date of enlistment, and the incentive was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007549
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 June 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130007549 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: a. his promotion to major was delayed as a result of a glitch in the promotion process. While all the facts in the applicants particular promotion/Federal recognition process are not known, he contends the problems affected the entire promotion list.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007550
He provides a memorandum for this Board, subject: Correction of ARNG Initial Appointment Effective Date and Subsequent Promotion for [Applicant], dated 13 October 2012, from CW2 DJR, an OHARNG personnel branch officer. His appointment packet was re-boarded on 17 July 2012. c. CW2 DJR requests the applicant be granted full relief by backdating his initial appointment to 15 August 2010, and upon making this correction, promoting the applicant to 1LT/O-2, and extending FEDREC to him effective...