ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010137
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-60-XXXX instead of XXX-66-XXXX. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the current entry and replacing it with the SSN shown on his AGPZ Form 1072 and b. issuing him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010140
The applicant's ARNG records show his effective date to CW3 as 12 September 2008 and his DOR as 5 August 2008. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the Special Forces Warrant Officer Advanced Course on 12 September 2008. The applicant first became eligible for promotion as an ARNG CW3 when he completed the Special Forces Warrant Officer Advanced Course on 12 September 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010144
The evidence of record shows the FSM was wounded in battle in Luzon on or around 26 May 1945. His unit was awarded occupation credit for service in Japan; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to add the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; b. awarding him the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010147
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the removal of a special court-martial order from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AHMRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) or as an alternative, that it be transferred to the restricted section on his AMHRR. There are no provisions for removing court-martial orders from official records and no provisions for filing a court-martial order...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010150
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 11d of his DD Form 214 the date of 6 November 1957 and replacing it with the date of 6 November 1959.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010175
The applicant states: * The Vietnam Service Medal was erroneously removed from his DD Form 214 * He served in Vietnam from 8 August until 8 November 1968 * He participated in the Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase V Campaign and the Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VI Campaign; therefore, he earned two bronze service stars * He believes he qualified for the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar while stationed in Georgia, but he has no orders or qualification card 3. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010179
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his dependents 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010182
Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this foreign service. He served for over 2 years and was honorably discharged due to a combat-medical condition; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to add the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 30 August 2010 through 27 March 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 30 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010196
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Driver and Mechanic Badge and Meritorious Unit Commendation. Permanent orders show the applicant was awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Driver and Mechanic Badge to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010199
The applicant requests, in effect, to align his 1-year Incentive Special Pay (ISP) contract cycle of 1 October with his Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) contract cycle of 1 July. c. his MASP contract date is 1 July and the ISP contract date is 1 October. Since he graduated off-cycle from the other fellowship trained officers, the earliest a renegotiated 1-year ISP contract could have occurred was 1 February 2011. d. there is no basis to support the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010200
The applicant requests the removal of his October 2007 reenlistment contract and all associated documents from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant reenlisted in Kuwait on 28 November 2005 for a period of 6 years; however, it appear that the contract was not entered into the system and filed in his official records, which caused his unit to notify him that he had to either reenlist or separate from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010202
The applicant states he was discharged for failing a drug test, yet he was given a general under honorable conditions discharge. On 31 January 1990, his commander notified him that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c as a result of a pattern of misconduct based on his NJP's for communicating a bomb threat and a positive test for THC. The applicant and his counsel did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010204
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service), he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 5 April 1971 through 16 February 1972; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments), he was assigned as a medical specialist and light weapons leader to the U.S. Army Vietnam Individual Training Group; c. item 38, he served as a medical specialist (Special Forces) in duty MOS 91B4S from 11 August 1969 through at least 1 August 1973 when he was assigned to the Special Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to include her periods of deployment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 as follows: * item 12f (Foreign Service) to show 1 month and 2 days * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010207
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award) and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). Evidence confirms he was awarded the ARCOM (2nd Award) for meritorious service during the period 3 August 2008 to 26 November 2011. ___________x_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as xxx-xx-x8xx instead of xxx-xx-x9xx. In support of his application the applicant provides the following documents: a. a copy of his Social Security Card that shows he was issued SSN xxx-xx-x8xx; b. DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) that shows he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army on 30 April 1971 and his SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010213
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130010213 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that Basic Reading Program training be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010216
He states he served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 and he never received the Purple Heart for his wounds. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who was wounded in action against an armed enemy of the United States or as a direct result of an act of such enemy provided the wound necessitated treatment by a medical officer. There are no available medical records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010220
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his military records by changing the date of his promotion for chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 6 April 2012 to 17 July 2011. An email communication, as provided by the applicant, dated 19 February 2013, from the NGB states, in effect, that the applicant's promotion packet for CW2 was originally submitted in May 2011, but it was rejected because his initial appointment had not been federally recognized. The NDAA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010222
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. _______________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 | 20130010223
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130010223 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, approval of an exception to policy to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to her husband. The law requires a member to be serving on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009 at the time he or she requests to transfer educational benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010226
The applicant requests relief of recoupment of $5,103.45 under the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) for the period 2001 to 2004. In the 24 April 2013 memorandum, the CAARNG stated the applicant was eligible for 4 payments of $787.50 for a total of $3,150. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing a request to allow payment of the total SLRP amount paid on the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010231
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. He also states: * He received a UOTHC discharge for admitting he smoked marijuana * He never had a "dirty" urine test and was not the kind of person who got into trouble * He just made a young person's mistake, which he admitted to upon the advice of his sergeants and the investigator * He was told he would probably get restriction and extra duty but his commanding officer pushed for discharge *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010232
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his activation in support of Operation Desert Storm and award of the Army Service Ribbon. Although there is no provision for issuing orders for this service ribbon, the applicant should be issued an appropriate document showing he is authorized the Army Service Ribbon effective 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010233
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 29 August 1970 to show his: * first name as Jesse * social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-XXX7 instead of XXX-XX-XXX9 2. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * copy of Certificate of Birth card * copy of Social Security card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010234
The applicant requests correction of item 2 (Department, Component, and Branch) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 8 May 2012. His DD Form 214 lists in: * Item 2, "ARMY/RA" * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period), 3 March 2011 * Item 18 (Remarks), Service in Afghanistan from 24 May 2011 through 29 February 2012 and Ordered to Active Duty in Support of OEF 4. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010237
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Korea. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence in the applicant's service records and he did not provide any substantiating evidence to show he served in Korea in support of Exercise Foal Eagle 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010241
The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT)" policy concerning homosexual conduct in military service was repealed on 20 September 2011 and the relevant boards will now consider changes in the reason for discharge, character of service, and RE code. He provided a DA Form 4187, dated 8 June 2004, showing he was advanced to SPC with a date of rank and effective date of 1 March 2004. Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010256
On 23 June 1967, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intention to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 (Personnel Separations - Homosexuality) for alleged homosexual relations with another Soldier. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010257
The evidence of record shows the applicant received multiple counselings and was punished under Article 15 between March and September 1983 for misconduct. A board of officers recommended his discharge and after his discharge was approved he was discharged accordingly on 15 March 1984. He provided insufficient evidence or a convincing argument to show his discharge should be upgraded and his military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of his general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010258
The applicant states documents from the Social Security Administration (SSA) show his correct SSN is "XXX-X1-XXXX," which supports the fact that an error was made when the Military Entrance Processing Station verified his SSN upon his initial entry into the active Army in 1983. He then stated the applicant's correct SSN was "XXX-X4-XXXX" instead of what the applicant had stated. Concerning his request that his military records be corrected in DEERS, DFAS, and other appropriate agencies,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010261
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 3 November 1993, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct by commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12(c). The applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action and recommended the applicant receive a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010262
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of the Senior Leaders Course (SLC) and award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. _____________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 | 20130010264
Both Soldiers admitted their marijuana use to other enlisted Soldiers before the tests came back. Because of poor sample keeping and shipping procedures at Fort Meade he is unable to prove through DNA testing that the urine sample which tested positive for marijuana does not belong to him. It states that applications for removal of an Article 15 from the AMHRR based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010267
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 December 1974 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). He provides correspondence from the National Personnel Records Center, a citation for an unidentified award for meritorious service, and his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 December 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010269
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). His record is void of any orders showing he was awarded the CAB. The evidence of record is void of orders and the applicant did not submit orders showing he was awarded the CAB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010270
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged on 20 August 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service with an under conditions other than honorable discharge. With respect to a medical discharge, there is no evidence in his records which shows he was physically or mentally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010272
The applicant states that he earned the awards and completed the training, and the information should be recorded on his DD Form 214. d. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 20 September 1967 through 7 May 1969. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010275
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve rather than having been discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 23 September 2004. 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. On 8 May 2004, he had about 8 years and 8 months of Regular Army service and approximately 11 creditable years of Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010279
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-8084." The available evidence of record also shows he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his discharge and he was issued a corrected DD Form 214 in December 1981 under the SSN "XXX-XX-8028." Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant together with the evidence of record, applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010283
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. replacing the entry in item 9 of his DD Form 214 with "28 Nov 46"; b. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD Form 214; c. adding the following awards to item 24 of his DD Form 214: * VSM with three bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010285
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period), from 29 October 1998 to a different date * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period), from 2 December 1998 to a different date * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show his medals * Item 24 (Character of Service) from uncharacterized to honorable 2. On 25 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010288
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) as follows: a. item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; b. item 25 (Education and Training Completed) to show advance infantry (interpreted to mean the Light Weapons Infantryman course), food service, clerk, and food service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010290
Headquarters, U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS, Special Court-Martial Order Number 109, dated 14 March 1977, shows that after completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews the convening authority ordered the applicant's bad conduct discharge executed. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for a review of his case within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010315
On 28 May 2008, he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c for commission of a serious offense. 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. Evidence shows he was properly separated under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010319
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's first name 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 first name "Francis." ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010324
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Item 30 of his DD Form 214 does not reflect his service in Korea; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the entry "Indochina No, Vietnam No, Korea Yes." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010326
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) to read "XXX-XX-5186" on the following documents: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DD Form 257A (General Discharge Certificate) * U.S. Army Administration Center Letter Orders 11-534761, dated 11 November 1970 2. The applicant provides: * social security card * General Discharge Certificate * U.S. Army Administration Center Letter Orders 11-534761, dated 11 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010327
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as xx0-xx-xxxx instead of xx3-xx-xxxx. Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as xx3-xx-xxxx. However, at the time of his enlistment processing, his SSN was recorded in his military records as xx0-xx-xxxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010330
On 17 October 1994, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to recommend discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although a UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for...