ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008867
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provided no orders showing he was awarded the BSM for this period and no evidence was found in his service personnel record or in ADCARS. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support adding award of the BSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008868
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and Presidential Unit Citation. The evidence of record shows his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation during his period of assignment; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to add this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008874
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he served in an imminent danger area (Panama). After serving in the U.S. Army Reserve as a food service specialist, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 February 1988 for a period of 4 years. The applicants records show that he was transferred to Panama on 29 February 1992 and served there until 16 February 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008878
The applicant requests Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period July 2010 to October 2012. A review of supporting documentation and available special pay and finance data indicates the applicant's BCP was started on 1 October 2012 and expires on 31 December 2017. b. there is no record of authorization or payment of BCP for the period 12 July 2010 to 30 September 2012. c. the applicant is eligible to receive BCP for the period 12 July 2010 through 30 September 2012. d. utilize a Health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008880
The applicant states: * he was fully qualified to be considered for promotion by the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 MSG Promotion Selection Board; however, he was not considered for promotion to MSG because he was under an erroneous flagging action * he was approved for consideration by the next Department of the Army (DA) Enlisted Standby Advisory Board (STAB), which convened 29 January 2008 * he strongly believes the STAB selected him for promotion; however, since the erroneous flag was not removed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008883
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Service between 9 May 1945 and 8 November 1945 will be counted only if the EAME Campaign Medal was awarded for service before 9 May 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II * deleting from his WD AGO Form 53-55...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008885
On 24 April 1980, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. On 15 May 1980, he was discharged accordingly. On 22 July 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was both proper and appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008889
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) his first name as Carlos instead of Larry and his middle name as Larry instead of Carlos * Item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) to show his SSN as xxx-xx-5420 (a different SSN) than "xxx-xx-7613" 2. The available evidence shows the applicant used the first name Larry, the middle name Carlos, and the SSN "xxx-xx-7613" upon enlistment. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008890
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Somalia in support of Operation Continue Hope. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Somalia in support of Operation Continue Hope during the period 20 January to 10 June 1993. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008892
He and his commander signed this document wherein he stated: I, understand [that under the provisions of] [Army Regulation (AR)] 135-91 [Service Obligations, Methods of Fulfillment, Participation Requirements, and Enforcement Procedures] and AR 135-178 [Enlisted Administrative Separations], as an Unsatisfactory Participant in the USAR unit to which I am assigned, [I] have been informed that I may receive a General Discharge. His record contains a letter from his commander, dated 21 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008893
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available records show that the applicant served in the Regular Army as a female using the name currently recorded in her military records. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ____x___ ___x____ ____x ___ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008895
He had received an honorable discharge for his service from 20 January 1972 to 30 July 1974. a. On 24 July 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for upgrade. However, based on his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, under current standards he would also have received a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008897
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Combat Action Badge (CAB) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) 2. Chapter 2 contains guidance for preparation of the DD Form 214 and states: a. for item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during his or her continuous period of active service; and b. for item 18 for an active duty Soldier deployed with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008898
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that shows he was awarded the CMB. However, it did provide detailed guidance for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, which was awarded to infantry personnel based on essentially the same criteria for award of the CMB to medical aid personnel assigned to infantry units.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008901
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1, The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The commander advised the applicant of his right to: * submit statements in his own behalf * obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting his proposed separation action * consult with counsel and/or civilian counsel at no expense to the Government within a reasonable time period * have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008909
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 memorandum states the applicant's discharge orders would be issued as soon as the Military Personnel Records Jacket was received. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008910
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows the SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was properly entered in his record during his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN entered on his DD Form 214 with the SSN shown on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008914
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last duty assignment as "582nd Support Company, 82nd Airborne Division, Third U.S. Army" and to add his Vietnam combat certificate. The applicant provides his Vietnam combat certificate and DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008916
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a period of honorable service wherein he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings with no convictions by a court-martial. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 29 November 1967 through 28 November 1969 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008918
c. upon passing her state licensure examination and meeting all appointment requirements, she accepted a subsequent appointment on 3 September 1985. d. paragraph 1-5g of Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department Branches) states ANC applicants for appointment with concurrent call to active duty, upon recommendation of the The Surgeon General, may be tendered a USAR appointment before all appointment requirements are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008919
Once the Soldier's promotion packet is forwarded by the FEDREC Section for processing, Federal recognition is not granted until the scroll the Soldier's name is listed on is signed by the Secretary of Defense. As a result of the previous mentioned errors, he currently has a DOR and promotion effective date of 8 March 2013. d. It is the recommendation of their office and the FEDREC Section that the applicant receives partial administrative relief. Consequently, any correction to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008921
The applicant requests correction of WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 3 April 1924 instead of 2 April 1924. The applicant states his original birth certificate shows his correct DOB. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130008921 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130008921 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008922
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008923
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 April 1976 to show his complete last name as "Quinones-M----a." The last name on his DD Form 214 differs from his state documents and should reflect the same as on his Certificate of Birth.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008924
After he was promoted to captain, his battalion received new leadership. These officers had "Fully Qualified" or "Do Not Promote" senior rater box check OERS or a "Referred" OER in their file. The applicant provides: * Officer Record Brief * Duty memorandum, dated 7 November 2012 * Company Grade Logistics Newsletter, dated March-April 2013 * Referred OER with rebuttal * Evaluation reports * Emails CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008925
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-X95X" vice "XXX-XX-X59X." All of the documents in his military record containing an SSN show his SSN as "XXX-XX-X59X." There is no evidence of record showing the applicant ever used the SSN "XXX-XX-X95X" during the period of his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008927
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. However, the ADRB stated the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provision of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). On 4 November 1971, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service and directed he be discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008928
As a new issue, he requests his award of the Vietnamese Parachutist Badge and his secondary military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B4S27 (Infantryman) be added to his DD Form 214. A review of his records failed to show any evidence of his being awarded the Vietnamese Parachutist Badge or evidence of any approval to wear the same. The applicant has not provided and the available records do not contain an order authorizing him the award of the Vietnamese Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008932
His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) PV1 * item 4b (Pay Grade) E01 * item 12i (Effective Date of Pay Grade) 15 March 2012 5. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) provides that separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. In addition, the applicant's record shows he held the rank/pay grade PVT/E-1 with a date of rank of 15 March 2012 on his effective date of separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the Board cannot disturb the finality of a court-martial conviction, it can recommend a lessening of the sentence if there is sufficient evidence to show that the applicant's discharge was in error or that there was an injustice in the sentence or that the applicant's service was so meritorious as to outweigh the charges. There is no evidence to show the applicant was "only defending himself"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008938
His discharge resulted in a general under honorable conditions characterization of service, which is inappropriate for the following reasons: * He suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during and after his three combat tours in Vietnam * He was being treated and assessed for mental and emotional problems in the years prior to his final discharge from service * His mental and emotional problems, which stemmed from his PTSD, made further service in the Army impossible * At the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008941
The applicant provides his DD Form 214, orders, a citation, a letter, and an Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings (ROP). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008943
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (5th Award) 2. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of duty in Kuwait for award of the GWOTEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008946
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130008946 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130008946 3 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008947
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 12 February 2009, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)). k. The GOMOR states it happened on 9 October 2008, with no supporting documentation regarding how this date was chosen. The applicant requested that the GOMOR not be filed in his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008948
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 February 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008948 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008949
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he executed an agreement for medical additional specialty pay (MASP) with an effective cycle date beginning on 22 July 2011 vice 1 October 2011. His records show he completed residency training in orthopedic surgery during the period 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2011. This official stated that the applicant was requesting an adjustment of his annual MASP contract at $15,000/year from an effective date cycle of 1 October to 22 July.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008961
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty this period on 26 March 1969 and he was discharged on 25 June 1971 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. Records show a DD Form 214 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008962
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to show the entry "MEMBER COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE" instead of "MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE." The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 15 August 2006 for a period of 4 years. However, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant provided no evidence which shows whether he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008964
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008964 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. However, the separation code used in the applicant's case is correct and was applied in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008965
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her completion of sea service. The applicant's DA Form 3068-1 provides the following information: * service on the operational Military Sealift Command (MSC) ocean-going vessel USNS Mercy * days underway 143 * active duty days under mobilization 160 * total days of sea service 143 * date assigned 24 April 2012 * date departed 15 September 2012 * reason for leaving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008968
BOARD DATE: 6 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008968 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that: a. her last name be changed on her military records; and b. her disability rating be increased from 80% to 100%. Since the applicant's military records show her last name as Fxxxx, this portion of her request will not be discussed further in these proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008969
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of his deceased next of kin, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show the FSM was killed by hostile action and not by misadventure/friendly fire. The applicant states the FSM's surviving platoon leader in Vietnam at the time of the FSM's death provides evidence that the FSM was killed in combat by the enemy. The casualty reports show that these two Soldiers were killed in action in Vietnam on 26 October 1969 while on a combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008971
The applicant requests upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed her discharge under other than honorable conditions. The applicant contends that her discharge should be upgraded because she served honorably in the Army for more than seven years and made an error in judgment that caused her to request a discharge in lieu of being court-martialed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008972
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty) to show the additional skill identifier (ASI) K1 * item 12f (Foreign Service) to show completion of 2 years, 8 months, and 25 days of foreign service * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award) 2. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008974
Following consult with legal counsel, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Therefore, he was requesting a discharge for the good of the service. On 31 January 1974 and 8 January 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was both proper and appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008977
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) Vietnam from 22 October 1964 through 21 October 1965 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) duty in Vietnam with the 120th Aviation Company effective 24 October 1964 * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Air Medal (AM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * RVN Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008980
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 February 1988, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct commission of a serious offense in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008983
He had served 2 years, 3 months, and 2 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and Purple Heart. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 14 January 1969 through 15 April 1971 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008984
He was promoted to first lieutenant/O-2 with an effective date and a DOR of 10 August 2004. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 14502(e)(2) provides that an officer who is promoted to the next higher grade as the result of the recommendation of an SSB convened under this section shall, upon such promotion, have the same date of rank, the same effective date for the pay and allowances of that grade, and the same position on the RASL as the officer would have had if the officer had been recommended...