ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008767
On 8 April 1965, the applicant stated he had been counseled and advised of the basis for his separation. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), currently in effect, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant suffered from an alcohol addiction or that such addiction was the proximate cause of his repeated AWOL, misconduct, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008769
The VA medical records he provided are new evidence that was not previously considered by the Board. A decision is made as to the Soldiers medical qualification for retention based on the criteria in Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3. c. Paragraph 4-20f(2) states when additional medical evidence or an addendum to the MEB is received after the PEB has forwarded the case and the PEB determines that such evidence would change any finding or recommendation, the case will be recalled by the PEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008771
The applicant, the former spouse of a former service member (FSM), requests the correction of the FSM's records to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for former spouse. The applicant requests the correction of the FSM's records to show he elected SBP coverage for "former spouse." The FSM retired on 31 October 2012 and in November 2012 the applicant requested DFAS correct his records to show he elected former spouse coverage at the time of his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008773
The applicant requests that he be allowed to retain the prior service enlistment bonus (PSEB) he received for his enlistment in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United States), dated 24 January 2006 * NGB Form 600-7-6-R-E, dated 24 January 2006 * Joint Force Headquarters CAARNG Orders 8-1058, dated 8 January 2007 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This amount will be determined by dividing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008774
He was discharged on 31 January 2013 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), chapter 4, by reason of physical disability with severance pay. Paragraph 1-20(d) of the version published on 30 April 2010 states that under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1212, Soldiers who are on a promotion list at the time of separation for disability with entitlement to disability severance pay will be paid such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008775
The applicant requests retroactive Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) for the period 1 July 2012 through 30 June 2013. The applicant states he did not receive MASP for the period 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 due to the fact that he did not submit a signed contract. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the U.S. Army Office of the Surgeon General, Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008776
The applicant requests, in effect, a retroactive rate adjustment of her existing 1-year Incentive Special Pay (ISP) contract for the period 1 October 2012 through 30 September 2013 [hereinafter referred to as the existing contract] to show an ISP rate of $36,000.00 per year vice $31,000.00 per year. The applicant is requesting a retroactive rate adjustment to her existing 1-year ISP contract of $31,000.00 per year to $36,000.00 per year based on her contract not being prepared at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008777
The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request and stated: a. HRC has reviewed the applicant's request and determined his DOR to be correct in accordance with regulatory guidance pertaining to prior service enlistment grades. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states in: a. paragraph 316 (Authorized enlistment pay grade determination), that the pay grade on enlistment into the RA will be determined under paragraph 317 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008779
d. A properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with a UOTHC discharge on 29 September 1975 under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) based on an approved sentence of a general court-martial. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008780
The applicant requests to transfer education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his daughter. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer benefits to eligible children. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer benefits to his eligible dependents; however, based on his own...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008790
On 27 March 1981, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33, for misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. He further acknowledged he understood if he received a character of service that was less than honorable he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008795
While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was injured in Vietnam is not in doubt, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was injured as a result of enemy action and that medical care for such injuries was made a matter of record. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008796
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Neither his DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) nor his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) is available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008798
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008798 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth as 3 April 1924 and award 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. awarding him the BSM based on award of the CIB, b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008799
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The applicant states: * their divorce decree shows that it was ordered she continue to be the beneficiary of the FSM's SBP * her portion of the FSM's retired pay stopped when he died 3. Their divorce decree shows: * the applicant was married to the FSM for at least 10 years while he was on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008800
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) * United Nations Medal * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Iraqi/Afghanistan/Sudan Medal (properly known as the NATO Medal) * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Armed Forces Service Medal * Combat Service Commemorative Award * American Defense Commemorative Award * Foreign Expeditionary Commemorative Award * U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008801
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states his induction date is one year off. His DD Form 47 shows he was inducted into the AUS on 13 May 1968, and his record contains other allied documents pertaining to his induction that show he was inducted on 13 May 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008804
The applicant states, in effect: a. while serving on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps he attended NCO leadership courses and then he joined the Army. The applicant's U.S. Marine Corps military records are not available. Since the governing regulation states Marine Corps Institute courses are correspondence courses and are not creditable for constructive credit for NCOES, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008805
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 1998 to show his prior active and inactive service. He provides his: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 1998 * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 January 1976 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008806
The applicant requests authorization to transfer his educational benefits to his dependent under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant provides a copy of a VA Information Paper on Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability. There is no available evidence that shows the applicant submitted a request to transfer his education benefits to his family member(s) while on active duty or in the Selected Reserve, attempted to transfer the benefit prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008808
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be allowed to transfer his education benefits to his children under the transfer of education benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008813
Neither his medical records nor the complete facts and circumstances of his discharge are available for the Board's review; however, his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) contains the DD Form 214 that was completed at the time of his discharge. His DD Form 214 shows: * item 24 (Character of Service) UNCHARACTERIZED * item 25 (Separation Authority) Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11 * item 26 JFW * item 27 (Reentry Code)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008814
b. Decorations, service medals, campaign credits, and badges awarded or authorized for all periods of service will be entered in on the DD Form 214. c. When an active duty Soldier is deployed with his unit during the period covered by the DD Form 214, the entry "SERVICE IN (name of country) FROM (inclusive dates in YYYYMMDD format)" will be made in item 18. Therefore, the evidence is sufficient to show the applicant was eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008815
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his dates of deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The applicant states: * He was deployed from 29 September 2010 until 19 September 2011 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom * He retired on 31 August 2012 and he noticed the error when he went to receive medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs * He is paying for medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008817
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he applied to transfer his educational benefits to his spouse under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill before he left active duty on 4 September 2009. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 (orders in support of contingency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008819
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 October 1991 (hereafter referred to as his DD Form 214) to show completion of the Drill Instructor Course and the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medals (AAMs), Overseas Service Ribbons (OSRs), and Army Good Conduct Medals (AGCMs). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) authenticated on 1 February 1991 shows in: * item 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008822
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, document accordingly, and maintain records for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008823
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM-K). The available evidence shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the KLM-K.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008825
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008825 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible for the requested HPORB and HPOIP contracts for the period 11 June 2011 through 10 June 2015 executed by signature and approved by the Commander. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was approved for a 4-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008826
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was authorized $5,000 additional Incentive Special Pay (ISP) retroactive to July 2012. In consideration of her entering into the agreement, she agreed to serve 1 year of continuous active duty (effective 1 October 2012) and the U.S. Army agreed to pay MC ISP in a one-time lump sum, in the amount of $31,000.00. Records show the applicant was serving on active duty and licensed as a physician in OB-GYN at the time she executed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008827
The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit (LM) and any other awards he is authorized that are not reflected on his DD Form 214. He also states he was awarded the LM at the time of his retirement that is not included on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008829
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military decoration other than a service medal, had received an honorable discharge from a previous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008830
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 11d (Effective Date) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the effective date of his release from active duty (REFRAD) as 6 August 1968 instead of 6 August 1966. Item 11d of his DD Form 214 shows the effective date of his REFRAD as 6 August 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008833
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 Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). His DD Form 214 for this period shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008834
The applicant requests item 15a (Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to "Yes." The applicant states: * item 15a of his DD Form 214 should have an "X" in the "Yes" block * had he been asked to be present when the DD Form 214 was typed the error wouldn't have occurred * he paid $100.00 per month into the New GI Bill system for the first 12 months of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008835
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Correction of the home of record must be based on evidence that a bona fide error was made and the home of record as corrected must have been the actual home of the individual at the time of entry into the relevant period of service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's Record of Induction verifies that the Selective Service System Court House Annex was located in Appleton, WI and prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008836
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was authorized to move his household goods (HHG) via a personally procured move (PPM) (also known as a DITY (Do It Yourself) move) in September 2012 prior to the issuance of orders on 24 January 2013 for separation with disability severance pay on 14 March 2013. Therefore, in view of the above and the fact that the applicant was authorized to ship HHG and dependents to his HOR, it would be equitable to correct his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008837
The applicant states the FSM's discharge should be upgraded based on Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Birth certificate * Identification card * Certificate of Death * 3 letters, dated 3 September 2011, 22 March 2013, and 27 April 2013 * Special Orders (SO) Number 224, dated 24 September 1964 * SO Number 122, dated 21 May 1965 * SO Number 151, dated 24 June 1965 * SO Number 86, dated 10 May 1966 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008838
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant indicates he was not fully paid BCP for the certification period July 2010 through May 2011 although he was board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant timely applied for and was authorized BCP for the 7-month period from 1 July through 30 September 2010, 1 through 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008840
The applicant requests correction of item 21 (Home of Record (HOR)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 13 October 1969, to show his HOR as Sharon, PA, and not Masury, OH. This form also lists his residences from 1947 to 1960 as Sharon, PA, and from 1960 to 1966 as Ulp Street, Masury, OH; and the form further lists his sisters address as Sharon, PA. c. A DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 15 September 1969, which lists...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008842
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 12f (Foreign Service), he completed 3 years, 11 months, and 22 days of foreign service * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), he was awarded or authorized the - * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008847
The applicant requests her uncharacterized discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be changed to honorable or a general discharge. A memorandum, dated 7 September 1995, shows the applicant was notified of her pending USAR discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5. There is no evidence that indicates she was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008850
The applicant provides: * orders * Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) 8, dated 18 March 1982 * Lineage and Honors Information from the Center of Military History, United States Army * an article from the internet CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Orders provided by the applicant are sufficient to show he was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd ADA in Korea during the period the unit was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008852
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 September 1994 to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). The entry from his DA Form 2-1 is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 September 1994 to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008853
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 30 January 1981, after consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. a. On 4 November 1982, after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that he had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008855
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008857
The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by three special courts-martial for lengthy periods of AWOL. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. _______ _ 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 | 20130008860
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the United States Army Europe - Germany from 30 December 1965 to 8 June 1966, a total of 5 months and 10 days. The regulation requires the preparer to enter in item 22c the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered on the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater service was performed. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his total amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008863
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Medal and he served in Vietnam during three campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show three service stars for wear on the previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008864
In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser-included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 21 September 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board...