ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001099
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 that the FSM's records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he was a POW during World War II and he suffered injuries while in captivity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001103
A DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), dated 23 February 1982, shows he was charged with being absent without leave (AWOL) from 2 June 1980 to 9 February 1982. On 17 March 1982, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed that he receive an Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001110
The applicant's military personnel records do not contain a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), separation packet, or his originally-issued DD Form 214 pertaining to his discharge on 2 February 1996. The applicant's reissued DD Form 214 erroneously shows he entered active duty on 21 November 1981 and he was discharged on 2 February 1996 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001112
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 11 January 1989 through 10 January 1992 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001113
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of his full retired pay entitlements effective the date he was placed on the Retired List (1 April 2002). The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG, dated 12 December 2012, indicates the applicant was one of many who were notified in 2011 of an error in their military pay accounts and they were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS imposing the 6-year barring statute. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001117
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 May 2002 and he was discharged on 26 April 2007. 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 for the period ending 26 April 2007 as follows: * item 12f deleting the current entry and replacing it with the entry "0001 01 18" *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001121
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was retired in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. A grade determination is an administrative decision to determine appropriate retirement grade, retirement pay, or other separation pay. It states, in pertinent part, that any member of an armed force who is retired for physical disability is entitled to a grade equivalent to the highest of the following: the grade in which he is serving on the date when his name is placed on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001125
The applicant requests relief from recoupment of a prior service enlistment bonus (PSEB) in the amount of $15,000. He submitted his: a. DD Form 1966/1, dated 26 May 2006, which shows he: * enlisted in the WYARNG on 26 May 2006 * he enlisted in the WYARNG for a PSEB * enlisted in MOS 91W1O (now MOS 68W) (health care specialist) b. NGB Form 600-7-4-R-E, dated 26 May 2006, which shows he: * was qualified in and held the primary MOS to which he was assigned * enlisted for a 6-year PSEB * would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001126
It states, in pertinent part, that in the case of a person who is entitled to retired pay under section 12731 of this title, the retired pay base is the monthly basic pay, determined at the rates applicable on the date when retired pay is granted, of the highest grade held satisfactorily by the person at any time in the Armed Forces. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Non-regular Service) states that a person granted retired pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001148
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 April 1998 to show the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM). However, the evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the AFSM. _______ _ __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 | 20130001149
He was told he was able to renegotiate his DOMRB to the Tier-1 level, $50,000 a year for 4 years, but could not renegotiate the contract until he graduated from the orthodontic residency and arrived at his new duty station at Fort Hood. He was able to sign a new renegotiated DOMRB on 26 December 2012 with an effective date of 1 October 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. changing the effective date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001151
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) to show she was retained in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program for a period of 24 months after completion of the Sergeants Major (SGM) Course and any due back pay as a result of this correction. The applicant states, in effect, that she was involuntarily retired 6 months after completing the SGM Course. Under the provisions of the Active Service Management Board (ASMB), a Soldier with more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001152
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 with an appropriate date of rank (DOR). Army Regulation 600-8-19, paragraph 4-14 (Rules for processing STAB consideration) states, in part, STABs are convened to consider records of those Soldiers not reviewed by a regular board; whose records were not properly constituted, due to a material error, when reviewed by the regular board; and of Soldiers on whom derogatory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001154
The applicant states he was commissioned as a warrant officer (WO) of the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) on 4 May 2010 and he was told that he would be getting an accession bonus after completing the warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) for his military occupational specialty (MOS). For unknown reasons, the state incentive manager did not obtain the BCN nor process the applicant's written agreement for payment of his bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001161
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The record shows the separation authority considered the applicant's record and determined he should receive a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001162
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Prior to enlistment in the Regular Army (RA), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry from item 3 of his DD Form 214 and adding the SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001164
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001164 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive payment of an indefinite Health Professions Officer Board Certification Pay (HPOBCP) contract at $6,000/year retroactive to 26 April 2012. DFAS should provide the applicant all retroactive HPOBCP pay due between 26 April 2012 and 30 September 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001165
His records show he served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 28 November 1969 to 9 February 1971. A review of the applicant's records indicates he is entitled to additional awards which are not shown on his DD Form 214. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 8 July 1969 through 10 February 1971; and b. Amending his DD Form 214 by deleting the VSM and adding the: * BSM * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001167
The DA Forms 759 and 759-1 provided with this case, confirm the applicant flew 43 category-I missions, totaling 181 hours during his tour in the RVN. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Air Medal for the period September 1970 - March 1971; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 2 June 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001173
The applicant requests correction of the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), to show he was medically discharged vice discharged for expiration of term of service in 1984. His service records do not contain evidence of: * a permanent physical profile * a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * a diagnosis of a disabling condition that rendered him unable to perform the duties required of his MOS or grade * a medical examination that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001174
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001174 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document shows at: * Section B (Agreements) line number 8 that on 19 July 2006, the applicant enlisted, in pay grade E-3, in the Army National Guard of the United States. In his DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States), item 32 (Specific Option/Program Enlisted For, Military Skill,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001176
The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) to show his retired rank and pay grade as sergeant/E-5. HQDA will determine the needs of the Army by grade and MOS. A determination is then made for each MOS as to what promotion point cutoff score would promote the desired number of Soldiers to meet the needs of the Army in a specific month.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001177
On 6 October 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Furthermore, there is no evidence indicating he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001178
The applicant requests correction of his record to entitle him to an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). The applicant states the OAB Addendum with a valid control number was submitted into his records without the signature of any Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) officials. The applicant provides in support of his request: * Officer/Warrant Officer Accession Bonus Addendum, dated 7 August 2010 * His own sworn statement, dated 8 May 2012 * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Report),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001183
The applicant states: a. she was denied TSGLI benefits because the medical documentation she submitted did not indicate that she was incapable of performing the dressing and bathing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) for a period of 30 days; b. the doctor who performed the capsulectomy on 27 September 2010 and completed the medical professional's statement of the TSGLI application clearly listed her post-discharge limitations on the plastic surgery note, dated 10 August 2010; c. the visit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001186
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) as a result of court-martial. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final approved discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001187
His discharge packet is not available for review; however, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 3 July 1972, in the rank/grade of private/E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. It further shows he received an under other than honorable conditions discharge. _____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001188
After all, he did not know he had PTSD. A designation of "unfit for duty" is required before an individual can be separated from the military because of an injury or medical condition. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than 20 years of service and a disability rating at less than 30 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001210
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he requested to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post 9/11 GI Bill and that such request was received and approved. The applicant provides copies of: * Letter from HRC to the applicant's Senator, dated 21 December 2012 * TEB Request, dated 2 January 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001222
He provides: * memorandum, dated 14 October 2003, subject: Notification of MMRB Proceedings * memorandum, dated 19 November 2003, subject: Summary of MMRB Proceedings * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 25 March 2005 * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 29 July 2002 * memorandum, dated 29 July 2002, subject: Request for Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME) Status * letter from the Director, NYC Public Affairs Office, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), dated 23...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001225
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute for retired pay. However, because the barring statute prevented DFAS from paying more than 6 years of back pay, he would only be paid for the last 6 years beginning on 1 September 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant's military retired pay account was established by the Army with 23 years, 9 months, and 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001226
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect her military police (MP) duties. There is no evidence in her available military records that shows she performed MP duties while on active duty. Additionally, there are no provisions in Army regulations authorizing the recording of "other duties as assigned" on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001240
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Therefore, he is entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 25 January 1968 through 7 April 1969 and correction of his DD Form 214 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 the period 25 January 1968 through 7 April 1969; and b. adding to his DD Form 214: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001241
His record contains a DA Form 3822-R (Report of Mental Status Evaluation), dated 14 November 1986, that shows he was being examined because he was being considered for a misconduct discharge. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldier's overall record. Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally appropriate for Soldier discharged for misconduct, it appears the separation authority considered his overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001243
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Both he and his wife signed the SBP election for children only coverage. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he and his wife were not properly advised of what SBP was or what the effect of the different coverage options were.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001245
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his social security number (SSN) as 032-36-XXXX and his name as H____ A____-M____ R____. His DD Form 214 lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001248
There is no evidence that shows he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. a. Paragraph 3-7a stated an honorable discharge was a separation with honor and entitled the recipient to benefits provided by law. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001249
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD From 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the date of the date of his entry on active duty as May 1974. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 for his last period of service shows: a. he enlisted not on active duty on 12 November 1977; b. he was ordered to active duty on 21 May 1978; c. he was a recovery specialist with the KYARNG from 23 November 1978 to 21 January 1979; d. he was discharged from KYARNG on 22 January 1979; e. he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001251
On 15 March 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15, with the issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Washington, DC, memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides that, effective 20 September 2011, Service Discharge Review Boards should normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001252
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. There are no orders in his military records for this award. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to add the Army Achievement Medal (1st Award) to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001253
The applicant provides DD Form 214 which shows his service number prefix as "FR." The service number prefix "ER" applied to prior service members of the Army Reserve including those transferred from the Army of the United States, Regular Army, or National Guard of the United States and those (age 26 years or over) who enlisted for 3 years with no service obligations under the Universal Military Training and Service Act. __________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001254
Army Regulation 600-70 (Badges), dated 15 April 1948, stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was authorized for award to an infantry officer, warrant officer, or enlisted man who satisfactorily performed duty while assigned as a member of an infantry regiment or infantry battalion during any period such unit was engaged in active ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001255
The applicant requests, in effect, that her military service records be corrected to show she enlisted in the military in the pay grade of E-3. The applicant's military service records contain a DA Form 134 (Military Training Certificate), dated 5 June 1990, showing she successfully completed 3 years of instruction in JROTC. The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 13 July 1990, showing she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001256
The applicant states he would like his DD Form 214 to be an accurate record of his military service. It also shows in: a. item 22 (Statement of Service), block c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), the entry "Thailand" - 0 years, 11 months, and 17 days; and b. item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-14) Bar 6. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001257
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001257 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He did not receive a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) upon his discharge after serving his confinement. The applicant provides and his records contain a Certificate of Official Records, dated 23 August 2001, issued by the Department of Defense Manpower Data Center wherein it shows his dates of active duty service in the Army as 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001258
Special Orders Number 191, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, on 10 July 1973, directing the applicant's discharge from the Army, effective 10 July 1973 in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) with an under other than honorable conditions discharge, by reason of unfitness. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 10 July 1973 under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001259
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As the applicant was almost 19 years old when he enlisted and 23 years old at the time of his misconduct, age is not a mitigating factor. 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 | 20130001260
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * her DD Form 214 * a State of Louisiana Department of Education Official Results of GED Test, dated 19 June 1980 * Louisiana High School Equivalency Diploma, dated 27 June 1980 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct her DD Form 214 to show she completed her GED during her military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001261
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130001261 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of her earlier request for correction of the record of her former husband, a former service member (FSM), to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The applicant has not provided evidence showing she notified DFAS of her divorce and made a deemed election within the 1-year time period nor has she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001262
The applicant provides: * Special Orders Number 41 * General Orders Number 3512 (AM) with citation and certificate * DA Form 759-1 * Air Force Form 1256 (Certificate of Training) * DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record) * DA Form 2962 (Security Termination Statement and Debriefing Certificate) * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him an additional seven AMs (176 total missions divided by 25)...