ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007555
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he held a combat arms military occupational specialty (MOS) and was wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart. His DD Form 214 needs to be corrected to show his correct MOS, that he was wounded in action, and award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007556
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and his foreign service in Lebanon. He provided a certificate, dated 16 September 1958, showing he was assigned to Company E, 1st Airborne Battle Group, 187th Infantry Regiment and he served with the American Land Forces Middle-East, Lebanon 1958. His records contain sufficient evidence to show he served in Lebanon;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007557
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show her social security number (SSN) as it is listed on her Social Security Card. A review of the applicant's military records revealed that many of the documents that required entry of her SSN contained a number with the last two digits reversed from what is shown on her social security card. On 16 October 1969, a transcript of the Master Personnel Record (MPR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007561
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130007561 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he had 8 years and 27 days of prior service when he enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 January 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007563
On 23 January 2012, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge citing essentially the same reasons he has cited to this Board. The VA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affects the individual's employability. The VA may find a Soldier unfit by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007564
On 4 November 1976, following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. 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. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007571
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 Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. However, there are no orders in his military records and the medals are not listed on his DD Form 214. ____________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 | 20130007578
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded the Purple Heart (2nd Award) for wounds he received in combat in Vietnam. In the absence of such evidence, there is no basis for awarding him the Purple Heart (1st or 2nd Award) or for correcting his record to show he received this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007583
Army Regulation 210-26 (U.S. Military Academy) contemplates the Superintendent appointing an investigating officer to determine the validity of a debt that a person incurred while they were a cadet at USMA, even if that investigation is conducted after the individual has been separated from the USMA. Paragraph 7-9 (Breach of Service Agreement and Reimbursement of Educational Costs) of Army Regulation 210-26 states: a. a cadet who voluntarily, or because of misconduct, fails to complete the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007586
The applicant's records show he was recommended for promotion to master sergeant by the August 2007 Senior Enlisted Promotion Board and integrated onto the PPRL managed by the 88th RRC. There is no evidence the applicant was placed in an E-8 position or that orders were published promoting him to pay grade E-8. c. Paragraph 5-44f of Army Regulation 600-8-19 states before submitting removal action, commanders will promptly advise the convening authority of any Soldier whose name appears on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007589
His DD Form 214 shows award of the Bronze Star Medal; however, the orders announcing his award of this medal clearly show it was with "V" device. This evidence is a sufficient basis upon which to award him the Purple Heart and 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 7 November 1967; b. deleting award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007595
The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed separation with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 2 April 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows that for Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007596
On 12 May 1966, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, due to unfitness, with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130007596 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007597
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. He had served 1 year, 9 months and 18 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his year of birth in item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007599
He was told his general discharge would be upgraded to an honorable within 6 months to a year. He advised the applicant of his rights and that he could receive a general or an honorable discharge. He further acknowledged he could request an upgrade of a discharge which was less than honorable by making application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or ABCMR; however, the act by either board did not imply that his discharge would be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007602
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, change of her reentry eligibility (RE) code on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from RE-3 to a more favorable code so she could reenter military service. Her RE code was assigned based on the fact she was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11, by reason of failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards - not erroneous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007603
Additionally, the IO substantiated that the leadership did not reimburse Soldiers who used personal funds for these and other unofficial purposes. The evidence revealed the applicant's general attitude towards doing things that the battalion commander wanted was "what the battalion commander wants, battalion commander gets." The request to remove the GOMOR was denied on 30 November 2010 citing that he failed to provide evidence to show the GOMOR was untrue or unjust or any new evidence for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007608
On 7 August 1980, the applicant's battalion commander initiated a recommendation for the applicant's elimination from the service in accordance with chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-100 (Personnel Separations - Officer Personnel) by reason of professional dereliction. On 1 December 1980, the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (now known as the U.S. Army Human Resources Command) approved the applicant's resignation in lieu of elimination for misconduct, moral or professional dereliction,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007610
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was promoted to the rank and pay grade of specialist five (SP5)/E-5 and that he be paid back pay and allowances due him. The applicant has provided duly authenticated orders issued on the day he departed for assignment to Vietnam showing he was promoted to the rank and pay grade of SP5 E-5 on 10 January 1970. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007614
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130007614 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant is requesting payment of a 1-year HPOIP contract at $2,500.00 for the period 1 October 2012 through 30 September 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * stopping her VDP effective 1 October 2012 with recoupment of the VDP she has been paid since that date * showing her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007623
The applicant requests that her general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 5 April 1979, the commander also notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge her from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5 and the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP) due to her inability to adapt socially to military life. There is no evidence in the available record to show that she ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007634
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to general. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007637
On 21 June 1990, a U.S. Army Court of Military Review noted that prior to his GCM, the applicant had been punished under the provisions of Article 15, UCMJ for two of the many offenses for which he was convicted by court-martial; specifically Charges I and II. This form also shows his character of service as "Dishonorable." _______ _ 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 | 20130007638
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. c. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) at the time of the applicant's separation processing, it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal based on the available evidence. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007642
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last name as "Kxxxmoto" instead of "Kxxxmato-Pxxxxxx." The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his last name as "Kxxxmoto" instead of "Kxxxmato-Pxxxxxx" was carefully considered. The evidence of record shows he represented his full name as "Jxxxx Mxxxxx Kxxxmoto" on at least one occasion during his enlistment into military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007644
However, his records do contain a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged under honorable conditions on 15 April 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007648
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. On 25 September 1989, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included offense which authorizes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007650
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130007650 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007655
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 AR20120013664 on 26 February 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (4th Award). _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007656
Personal decorations are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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 the period 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007658
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states he should be awarded the PH, because near Qui Nhon he drove over a mine and injured his left eye and left knee, but he was not awarded the PH. In the absence of evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis upon which to base award of the PH in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007659
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award) 2. The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Forms 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007660
This form further shows he completed 1 year, 3 months, and 3 days of creditable military service during this period and he had lost time on 9 October 1986 and from 10 October 1986 to 29 January 1987. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for a review of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007666
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 February 1975, he submitted a request to withdraw his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 7 March 1975, the separation authority disapproved the applicant's request to withdraw his request for discharge for the good of the service and simultaneously approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007667
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and to correct DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007668
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 FSM's DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate), dated 22 January 1973, shows he was married with dependent children and he enrolled in the SBP. The applicant provides a DD Form 2618, dated 9 November 1992, which shows the FSM elected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007672
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier application for award of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) for service with the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG). The applicant's counsel submitted evidence and argument to show that various recommendations to award the applicant the MOVSM had been submitted. However, there is insufficient evidence to justify a recommendation that the MIARNG award the applicant the MOVSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007677
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 31 August 1992 to show his year of birth as "1950" vice "1949." His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his date of birth (DOB) as XX March 1950. In each case, he indicated his DOB was XX March 1949: * Personnel Qualification Record * Application for Identification Card * Various medical records * Data for Retired Pay 7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007682
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007683
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically discharged vice discharged under other than honorable conditions for misconduct. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired. There is no evidence in his records that shows he was physically unfit at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007684
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify: * that the wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007686
The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted into the AUS using the DOB of X July 1951. All documents contained in his military personnel record show the year of his birth as 1951. There is no evidence of record and the evidence he submitted is not sufficient to show an error exists or to change the year birth on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007688
On 5 February 1991, the applicants company commander notified the applicant of the proposed action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), paragraph 14-12a, for misconduct. 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. It appears that based on his overall record the separation authority directed he receive a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007689
The applicant requests her bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. On 23 August 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered her request for a change in her discharge characterization and/or clemency; however, it found no basis for granting relief and denied her request. Her conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and her discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007695
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. His DD Form 214 shows his awards as: * Army Lapel Button * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal (2 Awards) * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 4. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007698
Item 9 (Command to Which Transferred) he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group; and c. Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service), the entry "0000 00 00" indicating he did not complete any prior active service. His service record does not contain a DD Form 214 for this period of active duty, but the applicant does not explain or provide evidence to show why these entries in his records are incorrect. The applicants available DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007703
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The Retired Activities Directorate will screen each retirement applicants record to determine the highest grade held by him or her during his or her military service. Therefore, he was correctly placed on the Retired List in the rank and grade of PVT/E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007719
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 does not show he received the MUC while he served with Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment * his DD Form 214 only shows he served in Southwest Asia from 19 August 1990 to 5 April 1991 * his unit was awarded this commendation after his departure * he has sought treatment at the Department of Veterans Affairs for the past 5 years for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related issues * he was treated and diagnosed many...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007720
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 15 February 2010 through 14 February 2011 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from her official military personnel file, now known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). d. Part VIIa (Senior Rater - Evaluate the Rated Officer's Promotion Potential to the Next Higher Grade), the senior rater placed an "X" in the "Do Not Promote" block and a second "X" in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007728
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The majority of the documents contained in his records during his induction show his assigned military service number; however, his records contain a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 3 February 1964, reflecting the second digit of his SSN as "8." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD...