ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008985
On 11 July 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. 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 | 20130008986
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008986 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he retired on 30 June 2009, 30 days prior to the 1 August 2009 implementation of the policy allowing transfer of education benefits to dependents. 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 | 20130008988
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 2 August 2000. Despite the absence of a timely request by the applicant to transfer to the Retired Reserve, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show he requested transfer to the Retired Reserve, effective 2 August 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008989
The applicant was the supply sergeant at that time, and on 6 October 2011 she assumed direct responsibility for 37 tactical holsters and 37 pistolman sets by signing her name on a DA Form 3161 (Request for Issue or Turn-In) from RFI. While it was claimed by her that Sergeant J___s was the one to have custodial responsibility, as the HHC supply sergeant she had inherent supervisory responsibility over all classes of supply directly processed by her supply office as written in Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008994
The applicant states: * he was deployed with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment to Bosnia during Operation Joint Guard for the period 19 March 1997 through 6 November 1997 * his DD Form 214 does not show any foreign service, award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or any other decoration that might have been awarded 3. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his service in Bosnia from 19 March to 6 November 1997 in support of Operation Joint...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008996
On 8 February 1985, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. He provides no evidence to show the character of his service is unjust or to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009013
The applicant states he received a Purple Heart in Vietnam and it is not listed on his DD Form 214. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments) - in part - * from 25 July 1966 through 4 March 1967 as a heavy vehicle driver in Company B, 65th Engineer Battalion (Vietnam) * from 5 March 1967 through 21 April 1967 as a patient in the Medical Holding Detachment, U.S. Army Hospital, Japan b. item 38 that his conduct and efficiency ratings were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009016
The applicant requests: a. his general discharge be upgraded to honorable; and b. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xx17." All of his service personnel records show his SSN as "xxx-xx-xx01." _______ _ _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 | 20130009018
On 27 January 1971, the FSM's commander recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations-Discharge-Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with an undesirable discharge. On 7 October 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) notified the FSM that they had determined he had been properly discharged and denied his request for a change in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009019
Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The SPD code of "KFS" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. The separation code associated with this type of discharge is "KFS" and the appropriate RE code associated with this type of discharge and/or SPD code is "RE-4."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009022
The MEB recommended his referral to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). The applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show PTSD, chronic, as a disabling condition that did not meet retention standards, effective 31 December 2007, the date of his original discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deletion from his MEB/PEB proceedings of "Anxiety Disorder, meets retention standards" and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009023
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Section 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009024
Before making his decision, the approving authority receives a legal opinion that the findings are legally sufficient and that the FLIPL was completed in accordance with AR 735-5. d. To assess liability, the approving authority must find (1) the person to be held liable had a duty/responsibility to take care of the property; (2) the person failed to carry-out that duty (negligence); and (3) the person's failure led to the loss (proximate cause). He stated that the applicant had requested a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009025
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends the FSM's records should be corrected to show he was wounded in action and that he was awarded the Purple Heart based on the entry "GO33WD45: New Guinea" in item 32 of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009030
The applicant states his SSN was incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN on his DD Form 398 as "23X-XX-X3XX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009034
The applicant states he was wounded in action in Vietnam and his award of the Purple Heart and CIB are not reflected on his DD Form 214. Additionally, the fact that he was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit at the time he was wounded in action is sufficient evidence to show that he was authorized the award of the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009035
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 4 August 1971, the applicant voluntarily requested 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. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009036
In his request for discharge he indicated: a. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 25 November 1974. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for this period shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009038
On 20 April 2007, the National Archives and Records Administration issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) adding the Purple Heart to item 24 of his DD Form 214 ending on 19 April 1968. The DD Form 215 lists his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX36." There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 was not the SSN he claimed at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009058
The applicant states the reduction order is in error because she should not have been reduced to SPC in accordance with Army Regulation 140-158 (Army Reserve Enlisted Personnel Classification, Promotion, and Reduction), paragraph 7-12d (Failure to meet conditional promotion Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) requirements). Evidence shows her correct SSN is xxx-xx-3xxx. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009059
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009059 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 10 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his DOB as X June 1925 vice X January 1925. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009060
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * 4 Army Achievement Medals (AAM) * Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) * Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. He received the NATO Medal for service in support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009061
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009061 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (3rd Award) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (2nd Award) * Correct the time that he served in his military occupational specialty (MOS) 2. However, based on his assignment date to Fort Hood (19 March 2008) and his separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009062
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states he meets the criteria to be awarded the CIB based on his infantry military occupational skill (MOS) and his service in an infantry unit in the Republic of Vietnam between 24 October 1968 and 23 October 1969. His infantry MOS and assignment to an infantry unit while serving in the Republic of Vietnam are not in question; however, there is no evidence, and he did not submit evidence, which shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009063
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, due to other designated physical or mental conditions. He was steadily seeking help from behavioral health for various reasons, such as panic disorder, insomnia, depression, etc, due to the treatment of his command and he was discharged from mental health the day he exited the service. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009066
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The SSN as shown on the Social Security card appears on his enlistment documents. The applicant enlisted using the SSN shown on the Social Security card he submits in support of his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009069
The evidence of record shows that the applicant and the FSM were married on 8 March 1963 and divorced on 6 June 2012. At the time of their divorce, the FSM had an SBP election in effect for spouse only. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the FSM requested his spouse SBP election be changed to former spouse coverage within 1 year of their divorce, that the appropriate office accepted his election in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009077
He cited the following irregularities: * Only 2 of 15 requested witnesses were provided * a request to have the positive urinalysis retested was denied * findings were inconsistent with the evidence in that there was no clear "change in pattern of performance and misconduct; further, the ASAP memorandum contradicted this statement * the board was not given the option to allow continuance or suspension pending the allegation being addressed though formal UCMJ action * he did not receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009080
She went back to the kitchen and told [another female Soldier] what had happened. The IO recommended the command take adverse action against the applicant for: * Violation of the Army's policy on sexual harassment * Dereliction of duties as charge of quarters * Maltreatment of Soldiers * Assault of a female Soldier 12. The record further shows: a. he did not demand trial by court-martial; b. he requested a closed hearing; c. he did not offer any matters in defense, extenuation, and/or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009091
It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. While the applicant's desire to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show the date of birth shown on his birth certificate is understood, he enlisted in the Regular Army under the date of birth currently shown on his DD Form 214. This birth date was used throughout his military records and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009104
The applicant requests the correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Soldier's Medal * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Air Medal (3rd Award) and with "V" Device 2. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows in: * item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal * item 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009112
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 31 August 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009113
There are no available orders in the applicant's records showing he was awarded the Air Medal. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Air Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009115
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The applicant states he served in Operation Desert Storm just out of basic and the only reason for his discharge was for the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) failure. The unit recommended he receive a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009118
A review of his records shows he used the first name "Enrique" throughout his period of service. _______ _ 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) AR20130009118 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130009118 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009119
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 (BSM) and any other awards to which he may be entitled. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009121
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge (GD). When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009122
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. he completed Unit Administration training in Germany in December 1967; and b. award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). There is no evidence of record which shows he completed "Unit Administration" training. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to adding the Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009124
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. He consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009128
On 8 October 1986, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for homosexuality. On 21 February 2007, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records denied his petition to change his reenlisment code. Soldiers separated solely for homosexuality should now have the reason for discharge, separation code, RE code and, when appropriate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009131
The applicant requests correction of the character of service and separation code shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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. The evidence shows he was ordered to ADT and he was released from active duty upon completion of MOS training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009136
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009136 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The applicant served two tours in Korea during a qualifying period for award of the KDSM and is entitled to have this award added to his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009142
The applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct on 14 May 2012. However, after reviewing the available evidence in her case the ADRB determined that under the circumstances her discharge was both proper and equitable and voted unanimously to deny her request for an upgrade of her discharge on 22 March 2013. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009144
The applicant requests removal of his letter of non-selection under the Qualitative Retention Board (QRB) from his records. The applicant states he: * received the QRB letter between his final two drills * had turned in his retirement packet and it took roughly 5 months to go through the system 3. Paragraph 2-4 states that once a document is placed in the AMHRR it becomes a permanent part of that file and will not be removed from that file or moved to another part of the file unless...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009145
The applicant requests that she be paid Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 16 August to 4 October 2012. However, because the results were not released until 4 October 2012, her BCP was started on that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant applied for and was approved to receive BCP for the period of 16 August to 3 October 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009147
The applicant states, in effect, that he signed everything he was provided and a bonus control number (BCN) was obtained; however, he has been denied his bonus because the bonus addendum was lost and not provided to the appropriate authorities. However, the applicant did not receive his REB and it was subsequently determined the bonus addendum was lost and that the DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) contained administrative errors. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009148
The applicant requests: a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment in Southwest Asia (SWA); and b. the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM) awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) be added to his DD Form 214. The entry from the DMDC is accepted as sufficient evidence in which to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009149
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009149 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009150
The release returned the applicant to the CAARNG with LOD determinations with respect to the neck and heat exhaustion and both were found "In the LOD." Medical records provided by counsel show the applicant was diagnosed with depressive disorder on 2 March 2008. A DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation LOD and Misconduct Status), dated 27 September 2010, shows the applicant's cervical dystonia was determined to be "In LOD EPTS Service Aggravation This Episode Only" for neck strain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009152
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application for reinstatement into the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and promotion to the rank of captain (CPT). There is no evidence in the available records to show that he requested promotion reconsideration. That regulation also provides that a first lieutenant on the Reserve Active Status List who has failed selection for promotion to CPT for the second time and whose name is not on a list of officers recommended for promotion to CPT,...