ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009295
His reconsideration request to HRC for award of the Silver Star which included the following summary prepared by Colonel (Retired) D____ T. M____ who stated: (1) On 1 March 2011, the HRC Awards and Decorations Branch disapproved a number of awards including the Silver Star for the applicant, the Silver Star for First Sergeant J____ C____, and four awards of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Soldiers whom the applicant had recommended for those awards. It suggested that he should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009298
When she stated that she wanted to apply for a position at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) hanger, she was informed that as long as the position was not a permanent technician position she would still be eligible for her bonus. She was contracted for 6-Year $20,000 NPSEB and accepted a military indefinite technician position on 8 July 2007. The evidence of record shows the applicant was paid the first installment of a $20,000 NPSEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009300
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of a $10,000 officer accession bonus (OAB) for his appointment as a second lieutenant (2LT) in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG). The applicant and a witnessing officer signed and dated the OAB Addendum on 11 September 2010; however, a BCN was not entered on the form. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009301
Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 12686a states that under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary concerned, which shall be as uniform as practicable, a member of a Reserve Component (RC) who is on active duty (other than for training) and is within 2 years of becoming eligible for retired pay or retainer pay under a purely military retirement system (other than the retirement system under chapter 1223 of this title), may not be involuntarily released from that duty before he becomes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009308
The applicant provides copes of: * the FSM's DA Form 4240 * death certificate for the FSM and his spouse * birth certificates * FSM's Chronological Record of Military Service (retirement points record) * Eric Roger W-----, the FSM's grandson's, designation of the applicant as General Power of Attorney (POA), signed, witnessed and notarized on 19 April 2013 * Standard Form 1174 (Claim for Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Member of the Uniformed Services), signed by the applicant as executor of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009313
On 14 February 1984, the separation authority, a major general, approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009315
The applicant requests correction of item 15b (Commissioned Through Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to read "Yes." The applicant provides: * ROTC Cadet Command Form 167-R (U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship Acceptance/Declination Statement and Professor of Military Science Validation) * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009316
The applicant provides a: * scroll list from the Secretary of Defense, dated 26 November (year unreadable), for appointments to captain, 1LT, and second lieutenant * DA Form 71 (Oaths of Office - Military Personnel), dated 20 December 2007 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) 337 (Oaths of Office), dated 20 December 2007 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 4 January 2008 * DA Form 71, dated 1 May 2009 * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009317
Therefore the topic was not discussed during his transition counseling and it was not explained to him that he must transfer his benefits to his eligible family members before he retired from the Army. Prior to retirement, it does not appear he applied for the transfer of benefits while on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009322
His record contains a DA Form 4856-R (General Counseling Form), dated 19 September 1986, which shows he was counseled because his commander was taking action to discharge him prior to his expiration term of service (ETS), under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel - Personnel Separations) for homosexuality. On 21 October 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge IAW Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15, and directed his service be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009326
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009328
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009328 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a: a. DD Form 294 (Application for a Review by the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) of the Rating Awarded Accompanying a Medical Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 27 November 2012. b. Medical records showing his medical condition from 29 July 2008 to 10 November 2009. k. A 15 January 2010 DA Form 2173 (Statement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009330
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence showing he is authorized the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009336
On 15 May 1979, the separation authority approved his request to be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. His record is void of documentation showing he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder or any other mental illness during his military 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009339
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 Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. ___________x___________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009347
There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The applicant's service record is void of any evidence that he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009350
The applicant's military records show: a. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 13 March 1967 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009353
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of The United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart and that this award be issued to him. His records contain GO Number 46, dated 9 August 1969, issued by HQ, 17th Aviation Group (Combat), awarding the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 22 January 1969 to a Soldier assigned to the 170th Aviation Company with the same last name as the applicant. In the absence of conclusive evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009359
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a more favorable discharge. The applicant states he completed his training and was assigned to Korea. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009368
His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he was awarded the AGCM; however, due to the lack of corresponding orders, it is unclear whether this entry reflects an AGCM received for this period of active duty or for his previous RA service. If he had been awarded the AGCM for his RA service he would not have been eligible for the AGCM for his 1 year of active duty USAR service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009369
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. The results of his application are not present in the available records; however, it is reasonable to presume that the ADRB denied his request as there is no evidence indicating that his discharge was upgraded. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis for granting the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009371
The applicant's RE code was assigned based on his retirement from active duty. The SPD code was the appropriate code based on the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 12. 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 | 20130009375
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 June 1982, 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 | 20130009378
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Combat Medical Badge (CMB), and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. f. There is no evidence in his available records indicating he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Combat Medical Badge. His available military records are void of orders or any other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009380
The applicant's military records show: a. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correction of his records 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009384
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of the highlighted statements recorded on his DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings). Accordingly, he was discharged on 31 July 2012 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, due to failure to meet medical/physical procurement standards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009386
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: a. item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * "V" Device on already listed Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) b. item "21a" (taken to mean item 23a (Specialty Number and Title)) - "flight crew member [duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009389
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009389 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to at least a general discharge with entitlement to full benefits. However, there is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to that board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009392
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * two overseas service bars 4. 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 the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009394
His request to change his enlistment MOS to 11B is based on the fact that he served as an active duty Marine Rifleman for more than 2 years, had less than 20 years of total active military service, enlisted in the ARNG for 6 years, was MOS qualified as an 11B at the time of his enlistment, and affiliated to a critical unit possessing a critical skill. The applicant provides: * a self-authored statement * 8 memoranda * 13 pages of electronic mail (Email) * a diploma * 3-page Incentives Task...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009400
This regulation provides 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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities and the reasons for the separation of members from active military service and the SPD codes to be used. Evidence shows she was properly separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009401
The applicant requests promotion to the pay grade of E-5. Although not specified in the available records, it appears that the orders promoting the applicant to the pay grade of E-5 were erroneously published as they showed that he was being promoted in the primary MOS of 25U2O (Signal Support Systems Specialist). While it is regrettable that the applicants promotion was revoked, the orders clearly state that the promotion was not valid if he was not in a promotable status and it shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009403
Correction of his records will allow him to earn the correct amount of leave per pay period to reflect his over 30 years of service, many in a combat zone. The evidence of record shows he received HFP/IDP and served in Lebanon, Somalia, and Turkey/Iraq during his period of active duty. There is no evidence of record and he did provide sufficient evidence showing he served in Jordan during this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009419
Records show the applicant was serving on active duty and licensed as a veterinarian at the time she executed a request for an HPOIP contract with an effective date of 10 December 2012. On 1 February 2013, the applicant executed another request for an HPOIP contract with a requested effective date of 1 July 2012. The evidence of record shows the applicant is eligible for the requested retroactive increase to her 1-year HPOIP contract in the amount of $5,000 per year effective 1 July 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009421
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 AR20110021456 on 26 April 2012. However, the Awards Branch, HRC confirmed that it is authorized occupation credit for Japan, The Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp should be added to his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009423
The applicant states his diagnosis of Anxiety Disorder should be changed to PTSD as per the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Addendum 3. The DA Form 199 further shows in Item 9 (The board finds the Soldier physically unfit and recommends a combined rating of): the entry "30 percent" and that the Soldier's disposition be: the entry "Permanent disability retirement." The PEB recommended permanent retirement at the rate of 30 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009424
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's earlier request for: * removal of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) * promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC) by the Department of the Army (DA) Reserve Component Selection Board (RCSB) under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 or 2007 criteria * in the alternative, consideration of the applicant's records under the FY 2006 or FY 2007 Promotion Selection Board (PSB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009434
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 August 1990, the separation authority approved his request for discharge, directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions, directed that he be reduced to private/E-1, and dismissed the charges against him. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009436
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show all of his authorized awards to include the Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, weapons qualification badges, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The applicants contention that he should be awarded the Purple Heart has been noted and appears to lack merit because he has failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009437
The applicant requests correction of his records to show all of his awards to include the "Mechanic Badge, Weapons qualification M-16 and pistol; RVN gallantry cross and civil actions medal, and all others." It is appropriate to award the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 18 July 1967 through 21 February 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009438
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant provides documents from the Social Security Administration and military pay vouchers which were not previously reviewed by the Board. His DD Form 214 matched the SSN recorded in his military records and under which he served.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009439
The applicant requests that the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show the awards of the World War II (WWII) Victory Medal, Arrowhead Device, and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The FSM's military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the BSM (2nd award) based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009440
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests reconsideration of her request for correction of the FSM's records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from spouse to former spouse coverage. Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's request for correction of the FSM's record to show he changed his SBP election from spouse to former spouse coverage. On 27 March 2012, in ABCMR Docket Number AR20110018472, the Board denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009442
BOARD DATE: 12 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009442 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 upgrade his reentry (RE) code. Paragraph 2-4 of this regulation states that Item 27 is obtained from Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components (RC) Enlistment Program) which determines Regular Army and U.S. Army Reserve reentry eligibility and provides regulatory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009443
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a statement of support, dated 5 May 2013, wherein a former team leader stated he served in the 125th Signal Battalion in 1983 with the applicant and every year the 25th Infantry Division participated in Team Spirit in South Korea. It stated in item 12f enter the total active duty time outside the continental United States (OCONUS) for the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009445
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was promoted to SP5, pay grade E-5, on 9 June 1971. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct item 5a of his DD Form 214 to show his rank as SGT. _______ _ __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 | 20130009447
The evidence shows the applicant received counseling on 10 separate occasions regarding his conduct. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. ___________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 | 20130009448
The Combat Infantryman Badge is not included in the list of earned awards contained in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 and the applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket is void of orders or any other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during his active duty tenure. By regulation, in order to support award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, there must not only be evidence that a member served in an infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009451
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he changed his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant made a written request to change his SBP coverage to former spouse on 1 March 2012 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009452
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his spouse under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. The policy states an eligible individual is any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and: a. has at least 6 years of service in the Armed...