ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009453
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service. Awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 24 August 1990 through 23 August 1993; b. Deleting the entry in item 12f of her DD Form 214 and replacing it with "00 03 20"; c. adding to item 13 of her DD Form 214 the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars * Kuwait Liberation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009454
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he believes he was discharged for the wrong reasons. However, there is no evidence of record to show that he did not know that going AWOL was wrong.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009456
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 October 1995. On 26 November 1997, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. On 16 December 1997, subsequent to a legal review for legal sufficiency and consistent with the chain of command's recommendation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009457
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214, ending on 27 January 1958 * Special Orders (SO) Number 5, dated 8 January 1958 * Discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Letter Orders S01-2554, dated 28 December 1962 * Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 31 December 1962 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 3 of the DD Form 214 shows the grade and date of rank of the grade held at the time of separation. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009458
The Retired Activities Directorate, Army Reserve Personnel Center, now known as HRC, will screen each retirement applicant's record to determine the highest grade held by him or her during his or her military service to determine the highest grade satisfactorily held. If the Soldier was transferred to the Retired Reserve or discharged on or after 25 February 1975, the retired grade will be that grade which a commissioned officer or enlisted Soldier held while serving on active duty or in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009459
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009459 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He provided a DA Form 638, dated 14 January 2013, that recommended him for award of the ARCOM for meritorious service for the period 5 February 2009 to 26 January 2013. However, his records only contain orders for five awards of the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009463
The applicant requests his honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge. On 15 December 2003, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 by reason of misconduct - pattern of misconduct with issuance of a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Evidence of record shows his highest grade held on active duty was E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009468
The applicant requests the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart and the World War II Victory Medal. His service medical records are not available for review with this case. With respect to the World War II Victory Medal, this award is already listed on the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009470
The applicant provided three UMRs, dated 2 June 2010, 24 August 2010, and 16 July 2011, which show: a. MSG CJ also stated that the applicant must complete the attached counseling and, by 27 May 2012, be reassigned to a valid position that meets COE and grade requirements or be subject to involuntary transfer to another unit, to the IRR, or elect retirement. (i) As a COE (MILTECH 365th) and in order to meet the senior grade overstrength guidance, she took a reduction in rank from SGM/E-9 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009473
The applicant provides: * self-authored memorandum, subject: Record Change Request, dated 14 May 2013 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 21 August 2000 * DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract), dated 21 August 2000 * Orders 112-0315, issued by Headquarters, Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, LA, dated 21 April 2008 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It provides a brief, clear-cut...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009479
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 November 2005 to show the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (2nd Award), an overseas service commemorative medal, and a combat service commemorative medal. Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 578 lists and discusses all official U.S. military decorations, medals, ribbons, and similar devices; commemorative medals are not listed as official. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009483
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was retired from active duty by reason of physical disability in lieu of his Reserve retirement from the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG). The applicant provides: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * MEDCOM Form 699-R (Report of Mental Status Evaluation) * fit-for-duty/release from active duty request *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009487
The applicant states she transferred GI Bill benefits to her dependents on 30 July 2011, as soon as she learned of the requirement. In order to remove her active duty service obligation (ADSO) and facilitate her request for retirement she revoked the transfer on 6 September 2012. However, in order to be eligible to transfer her education benefits she would have had to request the transfer while on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009489
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows in item 3 (SSN) XXX-XX-3XXX. ___________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 | 20130009495
Following consultation with legal counsel, he 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. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 4 May 1972. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009531
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show she was enrolled in the RCSBP and he was the beneficiary. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Non-Regular Service), in effect at that time, paragraph 2-1a indicates that to be eligible for retired pay an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (1)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009538
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he entered active duty this period on 21 August 1973 and he was discharged on 13 November 1975 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. On 29 April 1976, the applicant submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009544
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the second digit of his social security number (SSN) as "3." At the time of his induction, he provided and his records were constructed using the SSN reflected on his social security card. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant served under the SSN shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009547
He was eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his children upon his retirement, but he retired 30 days after the program was implemented and the transfer procedures were not yet in place. The evidence of record shows the applicant retired on 31 August 2009 after completing more than 20 years of service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009549
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009549 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009550
The Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) states the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of enlistment or induction. Correction of the HOR must be based on evidence that a bona fide error was made and the HOR as corrected must have been the actual home of the individual at the time of entry into the relevant period of service. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show his permanent home was not with his father at Fort Richardson at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009554
The memorandum further informed her that her name would be removed from the list of officers recommended for promotion by the selection board due to her transfer to a retired status on 14 May 2012 before being promoted. Promotion selection boards will keep confidential their reasons for recommending or not recommending any officer considered. A review of the available records shows no basis for referring her to an SSB to be reconsidered for promotion to MAJ. She stated she believes an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009558
The applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but he did not do so. 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 request to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his family member prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009567
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the brother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests an upgrade of his late brother's under other than honorable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 4 June 1971, the appropriate separation authority approved the FSMs requests under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate and reduction to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009579
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects in item 3 that the second digit of his SSN is a 0 and item 22c reflects that he served 11 months and 26 days in Vietnam; however, he served 1 year and 1 month in Vietnam. The applicant lost his military records during his return from Vietnam and provided the dates of his service in Vietnam at the time his records were reconstructed in 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009584
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. 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. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009591
The applicant states, in effect: a. The applicant provides an email, dated 27 September 2012, in reference to active duty operational support (ADOS), from his battalion commander which appears to show an exception to policy was being processed for the applicant to receive orders. His record does not contain nor did he provide any orders which show he was ordered to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009594
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009623
This pamphlet shows the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry was cited for award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 21 February 1970 to 28 February 1971 in Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) 42, dated 1972 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 17 September 1965 to June 1972 in DAGO 54, dated 1975 11. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009628
He provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings for Docket Number AR20080003630, dated 17 September 2008 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was assigned to duty with the U.S. Army Finance Service Center, Ryukyu Islands, from 17 April 1969 to 15 August 1971. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009629
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant states, in effect, that a document found in her fathers possessions shows that he was awarded the BSM; however, it is not reflected on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). The FSM's military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009630
The applicant requests that the military records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he made a timely change on 24 September 1983 to change his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from spouse to former spouse. The applicant states, in effect, that her father and mother were married during the entire duration of his military career and he retired on 31 October 1973 and elected SBP coverage for his spouse. His records should be further corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009633
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the BSM is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized either badge for service during World War II. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the BSM and CIB to the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009663
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. A Soldier must meet several criteria to qualify to transfer benefits to an eligible dependent. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009665
The applicant requests his records be considered for promotion to colonel (COL) by a special selection board (SSB). He was considered by the FY12 COL, JAGC Department of the Army Promotion Selection Board, which convened on 17-18 July 2012, but he was not selected for promotion. (3) The board that considered an officer from in or above the promotion zone did not have before it some material information (SSB discretionary).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009672
NGB and the OHARNG acknowledge the administrative delay in processing the applicant's appointment packet was due to no fault of the applicant and recommend granting the requested relief. In view of the foregoing and as a matter of equity, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show he was appointed as a 2LT/O-1 in the OHARNG and as a Reserve of the Army with a date of rank of 19 March 2011 and was granted permanent Federal recognition effective that same date. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009673
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 15 June 1994, the separation authority approved the discharge action and ordered the applicant reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-1200, chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009674
His records consistently show his SSN as XXX-XX-6498 throughout his military career. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show the SSN XXX-XX-6498 as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009675
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as xxx-xx-xxx3 instead of xxx-xx-xx5. The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains the following documents that show his SSN as xxx-xx-xxx3: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 10 November 1980 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009676
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * TDRL timeline * TDRL identification with expiration date * Employment letter * Letters confirming VA examination appointment in East Orange, NJ * Letters confirming West Point as assigned medical facility * Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Office (PEBLO) letter confirming periodic examination location at West Point * Graduate school transcripts confirming residence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009677
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the Social Security Number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to list the 2nd and 3rd digits as "56." The applicant provided his Social Security card that lists "56" as the 2nd and 3rd digits of his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009681
Correction of her retirement orders to show she was retired for a disability vice in accordance with (IAW) Title 10, U.S. Code (USC), chapter 61. c. Correction of her DD Form 214 and retirement orders to show she received a permanent disability retirement effective 4 November 2004 vice being placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). Orders Number D139-27, issued by the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA), dated 19 May 2010, show: * she held the rank of SGT * she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009683
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130009683 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20060014401 on 17 May 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009685
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily 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. The applicant's request to upgrade his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge to presumably receive compensation for his service in Vietnam was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009686
The applicant requests: a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically retired; b. restoration of his government educational benefits (GI Bill); c. correction of his DD Form 214 to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 19K (M1 Armor Crewman); d. correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); and e. correction of his DD Form 214 to show he completed his first full term of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009687
There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. It states medical evaluation boards (MEB) are convened to document a Soldier's medical status and duty limitations insofar as duty is affected by the Soldier's status. Although he may have suffered from back and/or knee pain while serving on active duty, the evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009688
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 10 October 1966, prior to his induction into the Army, the applicant prepared a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) in which he listed the SSN he claims is correct. 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 shown on his Medicare card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009689
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 4 May 1992 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009690
His record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that shows in: * item 40 (Wounds) no entry * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) no entry for award of the Purple Heart 5. The applicant provides: a. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130009691
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's records contain: a. a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) which shows he was awarded an ARCOM and b. the first page of Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, Permanent Orders 22-1, dated 5 March 1979, which show he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious achievement during the period 27 January to 7...