ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010332
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. All the documents containing a date of birth in his military personnel records list his date of birth as "19 January 1934." The date of birth shown on his DD Forms 214 was used throughout his military record and he was honorably retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010340
The applicant, the widow of a decease former service member (FSM), requests the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. These awards, along with the Bronze Star Medal, may have been recorded on the FSM's DD Form 214 covering the period 5 November 1951 through 12 August 1954. The available evidence shows that the FSM served during a qualifying period for award of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010342
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her records be corrected to show her married last name. Evidence shows she married in March 2013 and apparently changed her last name, almost 2 years after her retirement on 30 April 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010347
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 period of foreign service during the Persian Gulf War. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on the 6 April 1991 DD Form 214 at: a. item 12f 1 month and 2 days of foreign service; b. item 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010350
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his first name as "Darold" instead of "Donald." ________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 | 20130010352
The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 15 August 2012, from his Official Military Personnel File (now properly known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)). However, he was writing the letter to inform CPT JA that the counseling form was in clear violation of Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice), paragraph 3-12. However, the GOMOR in his AMHRR specifically states it was imposed as an administrative measure and not as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010355
The applicant states: * his date of entry and discharge dates are incorrect * he was drafted into the Army on 22 June 1969 and released on 23 December 1970 * the individual preparing his DD Form 214 made the error in the dates * his DD Form 214 was mailed to him and had incorrect dates 3. There is no evidence which shows he was inducted on 22 June 1969 or REFRAD on 23 December 1970. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010356
The applicant requests revocation and removal of the orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (9th Award)) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010359
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of release from ADT shows he completed 2 months and 23 days of active service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge, and is not intended to have any legal effect on termination of a Soldier's service. When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant an under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010360
Between January and March 2011, there was a Military Personnel (MILPER) Message, Subject: Change to Retention Control Point (RCP) for Enlisted Soldiers Serving in the Regular Army (RA) or Under Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Title 10 Programs, briefed to all career counselors that all RCP dates were going to be effective 1 June 2011 (his ETS date was 19 June 2011). ; (3) first his unit received orders which showed he was "Authorized full separation pay" and after that the DCSS issue came up;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010361
The applicant provides: * Oath of Office * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings in Docket Number AR20120007223, dated 15 November 2012 * NGB ETP denial, dated 1 May 2013 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 29 March 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He provides an ABCMR Record of Proceedings pertaining to another applicant wherein the Board recommended granting relief to that applicant for correction of her records to show she was entitled to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010362
The applicant requests of correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 November 2003 to show her: * correct entry date on active duty * home of record (HOR) as Eight Mile, AL 2. This DD Form 214 is not filed in her record in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) and shows in: * Item 7b, an address in Houston, TX * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period), the entry "1993 08 12" * Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010363
The applicant requests a memorandum, dated 9 February 1999, for disqualification of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and related files be removed from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). The applicant provides: * Disqualification memorandum, dated 9 February 1999, and related document * Permanent Orders 151-00024, dated 30 May 2000, for the first award of the AGCM * ERB CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. She provides a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010364
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he was promoted beyond the rank and pay grade of private (PVT)/E-1 to specialist (SPC)/E-4. 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. He was retired due to physical disability in the pay grade of PV1/E-1 on 27 June 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010367
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to captain (CPT)/pay grade O-3E (i.e., commissioned officer with more than 4 years of enlisted service) on 25 August 2004. This review also failed to reveal any evidence of OER's documenting the applicant's duty performance during the period 1 November 2002 through 20 December 2004 (i.e., his separation date from the INARNG). The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010371
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx4." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 398 shows he recorded his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx4" in May 1967. _______ _ __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 | 20130010373
Her Report of Behavioral Health Evaluation shows she did not have a severe mental disorder and she was not considered mentally disordered. Subsequent to receiving legal counsel, the applicant elected to submit a statement wherein she stated: * she had been a good Soldier without any major disciplinary problems and her performance had been satisfactory * she was aware that she displayed characteristics of borderline personality disorder, but she did not believe this had affected her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010376
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Korea Defense Service Medal. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010381
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This pamphlet shows 5th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade was cited for award of the: * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 19 June 1968 to 31 July 1970 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 51, dated 1971 * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period April 1968 to 31 August 1970 by DAGO Number 51, dated 1971 DISCUSSION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010385
His DD Form 214 shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * two Overseas Service Bars 5. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)), paragraph 2-9, provides that the Board begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. Although he provides a newspaper article stating he received the Army Commendation Medal, there are no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010386
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. Accordingly, he should be awarded those awards and they should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KLM-K...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010389
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 3 March 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions with reduction in rank to private/E-1. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130010389 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130010389 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010393
The applicant requests correction of his military records by adjusting his promotion dates for brigadier general (BG) to on or about 30 July 2009 and for major general (MG) to on or about 7 August 2011. At the time of his application, the applicant was serving as TAG for the State of Maryland. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected by adjusting his promotion dates for BG to on or about 30 July 2009 and to MG to on or about 7 August 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010395
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Bosnia-Herzegovina and award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, and U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010397
His record is void of any documentary evidence to show he requested and was denied PDMRA during the 5 February 2011 through 4 February 2012 period of active duty in which it was earned, or that he requested to be extended on active duty to use the earned PDMRA. The applicant's Title 10, USC, section 12302 mobilization order period of 5 February 2011 through 4 February 2012 would be considered as a qualifying mobilization for PDMRA. Since there is no tracking mechanism, it is impossible to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010398
Based on the available evidence, he should be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge based on his actions on 30 March 1969. b. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 26 February 1968 through 24 July 1969. c. Amending his DD Form 214 to add the following awards: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010405
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) based on constructive service credit (CSC) awarded to him on a DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)), dated 29 October 2010. On 29 October 2010, a DA Form 5074-1-R was completed wherein the applicant was awarded 7 years of CSC (4 years for his basic qualifying degree and 3 years for his previous professional experience); however, he was not awarded any excess credit to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010409
On 28 June 1976, the separation authority ordered the applicant's enlistment voided in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 and the applicant's release from military control by reason of fraudulent enlistment. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at that time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The version of the regulation in effect at the time stated that for a Soldier being released from the custody and control of the Army due to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010410
The applicant states the Combat Infantryman Badge should be added to his records. His citation for the award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device clearly shows he was personally present and under hostile fire while serving as a machine gunner in an infantry company actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. 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 with an effective date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010412
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 award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and Royal Thai Army Airborne Wings. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal evidence of award of the MSM or Royal Thai Army Airborne Wings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010413
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) and DD Form 257A (General Discharge Certificate) to show his social security number (SSN) as 561-XX-XXXX instead of 456-XX-XXXX. However, the DD Form 214 issued at the time shows the SSN 456-XX-XXXX. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding his current, reissued, DD Form 214 with an effective date of 23 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010415
On 23 November 1988, the applicant's immediate commander reviewed the applicant's statement and still recommended the applicant be barred. On 1 December 1989, the applicant's immediate commander reviewed the bar to reenlistment and recommended it remain in place. c. Although it is clear that the applicant neither completed the period of active service he enlisted for nor completed his 8-year statutory military service obligations, the determination of eligibility for MGIB benefits is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010422
A DD Form 2656, dated 31 December 2011, provided by the applicant shows he elected not to participate in the SBP and his spouse concurred. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who qualified for Reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The evidence of record shows the applicant and his spouse declined participation in the SBP on 31 December 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010423
The applicant states he was discharged from the Army after a positive urinalysis test. The applicant's DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged with a characterization of service of under honorable conditions by reason of being a drug abuse rehabilitation failure. Based on his record of ADAPCP failure and positive drug test, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010425
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. He provides a citation for the ARCOM for meritorious service for the period February 1968 to February 1969. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010426
The applicant requests correction of his record to show the spelling of his last name as P____l instead of P____e. Although the applicant requests to correct his military record to show his last name as depicted on his civilian documents, all of the available documents in his military service record show he served in the Army using the name P____e as listed on his WD AGE Form 53-55. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010428
As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President (delegated to the Secretary of Defense). The NGB stated that an NGB memorandum, dated 16 August 2011, indicated the applicant was eligible for promotion to CW2 and was accordingly so recommended. This developmental process resulted in delay of promotions for all ARNG WO's.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010429
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130010429 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Orders 090-1005, issued by the TXARNG, dated 31 March 2011, show he was transferred out of UIC TQ4A0 to UIC X5QC0 effective 1 March 2011. On 19 April 2013, the National Guard Bureau disapproved the TXARNG's request for an exception to policy for the applicant to retain the $5,000.00 reenlistment bonus offered at the time of his extension.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010435
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. award of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA); and b. completion of the Combatives Trainer Course. Records show the applicant completed the 1-week Combatives Trainer Course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214: a. award of the Valorous Unit Award; and b. completion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010437
She contacted the Alabama State Incentives Manager and he informed her that NGB memorandum, NGB-EDU-09-058, dated 14 September 2009, subject: Clarification of Continuing SLRP Benefits upon Acceptance of an AGR and/or Military Technician Position, allows service members to keep the SLRP for the initial or extended period. According to ARNG SRIP 06-06, the applicant's eligibility for SLRP terminated upon her acceptance of an AGR position. However, the applicant accepted her AGR position...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010439
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following personal decoration, commemorative medals, and service medal: * Army Achievement Medal * American Defense Commemorative Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Cold War Commemorative Medal * United States (U.S.) Army Commemorative Medal * Honorable Service Commemorative Medal * Armed Forces Expert Marksman Commemorative Medal * National Guard and Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010440
The applicant provides a three-page statement of his claim, a third-party statement describing his injuries, a letter from the Physical Disability Board of Review, VA Rating Decision, Separation Pay Worksheet, DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), separation documents, copies of documents from his medical records, and copies of his Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings. The Army's determination of a Soldier's physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010442
The applicant requests amendment of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow her to enlist in the Air National Guard. The applicant states she is an Army veteran who served 7 years and 6 months of active duty service. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: a. she was discharged on 3 May 2000; b. her character of service was honorable; c. the authority and reason for her discharge was Army Regulation 635-40...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010443
The orders provided by the applicant show the applicant's company was awarded the VUA for the period 29 March to 2 April 2003 and the 75th Ranger Regiment and its subordinate battalions were awarded the JMUA for the period 4 October 2001 to 31 December 2004. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010444
He states his DOR for warrant officer one (WO1) is 5 October 2010. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers other than General Officers) states a warrant officer's DOR will be used to establish the promotion eligibility date to the next grade. Warrant officers still must go through the FEDREC process and the promotion effective date is when the scroll is signed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010446
Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The applicant served during qualified periods for awards of both the KLM-K and the KLM-SA. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010449
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of items 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 30 January 2013. His records contain the following: * A DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 1October 2012, which lists the same address as items 19a and 19b of his DD Form 214 * A DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 31 January 2013, wherein he listed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010453
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing the nonjudicial punishment (NJP) indicated on his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice) was suspended. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by showing the NJP indicated on the DA Form 2627 was suspended because that was the intent of the imposing commander. The available evidence in this case clearly shows the imposing commander stated in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010456
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) to show 4 years * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) to show 2 November 2012 2. With respect to item 12b of his DD Form 214, the evidence shows he was released from active duty on 2 November 2012. Therefore, item 12b of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the date of 2 November 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010457
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and all military records to include his medical record to show his award of the Silver Star (SS); and any compensation due as a result of this award, if any. The applicant states the SS is not listed in his military record. 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...