ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010458
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award). The evidence of record clearly shows she was awarded five Meritorious Service Medals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting award of the Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award) from her retirement DD Form 214 * adding award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010459
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 19 August 2009 he was honorably discharged from the WIARNG to enlist in the Armed Forces. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge immediately after his discharge asserting essentially the same reasons that he has asserted to this Board and on 5 October 2012 the ADRB determined that under the circumstances his discharge was both proper and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010468
It was recommended the applicant be separated from the service under the provisions of paragraph 5-11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) based on his EPTS condition. Medical proceedings, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by an appropriate military medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty for the Regular Army that: (1) would have permanently or temporarily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010476
He sent an MRD extension request to the USARC G-1, dated 12 March 2012, wherein he stated: a. Additionally, of the 12 known ASI 5X COL's in the USAR, few have PhD's and those who do were currently working in non-historian positions. USARC initially denied the applicant's requests for an extension of his MRD because the justification was not based on mission requirements.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010480
The applicant appealed the dismissal; however, on 26 February 2013, he was dismissed from the USASMA (Class 63) for misconduct. Although the applicant has not provided and his official records do not contain a copy of his GOMOR, his record contains a memorandum, subject: Administrative Memorandum of Reprimand Filing Determination, (applicant's name), USASMA, Fort Bliss, TX, dated 21 March 2013, wherein the commanding general directed the GOMOR be filed in his Official Military Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010483
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his character of service as under honorable conditions (general) and completion of 2 years of military service. The applicant later provided a copy of his record and SFC R____ P____ recorded the information in his military records. The regulation in effect at the time provided that individuals who had their enlistments voided by reason of fraudulent enlistment would receive no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010489
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 January 2006 to show her foreign service in Korea from a prior period of service. The applicant provides her DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 January 2006, a court-order, and a letter. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010490
All the documents containing an SSN in his military personnel records list his SSN as XXX-XX-0836. He provided his Form SSA-2458, dated 1 May 2013, which lists his new SSN and states that his old SSN was retired and will not be used for any record keeping purposes. There is no evidence of record that shows he ever presented his new SSN or used this SSN during his active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010492
On 16 October 1996, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, patterns of misconduct. After being advised of the basis for the contemplated separation action and its effects and the rights available to him, he waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board contingent upon him receiving a characterization of service of no less than under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010493
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. His Army military personnel record contains the following: * A DD Form 398, dated 24 December 1968, which lists his SSN as "637-XX-XXXX" * A DD Form 4, dated 2 June 1969,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010494
The applicant requests the removal of the evaluation in Part IVe (Training) and Part V (Overall Performance and Potential) of her DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the rating period 1 May 2010 through 30 April 2011, known hereafter as the contested NCOER, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). Before he was removed from his position, his rater had submitted another NCOER for the rating period with a "1/1" rating; after his removal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010495
The applicant states: * he served his country honorably from 6 February 1967 to 12 December 1968 including 13 months and 27 days in combat * he should be entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal based on Executive Order Number 10444, dated 10 April 1953 * he was never awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge despite holding an infantry specialty and participating in many battles and campaigns 3. A review of his service record does not reveal special orders that show he was awarded the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010496
The applicant provides: * email correspondence related to her delayed promotion * two DA Forms 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) * Orders Number 10-237-00027, dated 25 August 2010 * Memorandum, Request Date of Rank (DOR) Change, dated 8 January 2013 * Memorandum, Request DOR Change, dated 13 February 2013 * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 13 February 2013 * DA Form 4187-1-R (Personnel Action Form Addendum), dated 14 January 2013 * Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010501
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130010501 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant claims he and his spouse signed a DD Form 2656 electing not to participate in the SBP; however, the applicant has not provided such a form and DFAS contends that none was received. Since he failed to provide sufficient evidence to show he and his spouse opted out of participation in the SBP and he has the option of terminating his SBP participation beginning...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010511
On 12 May 1993, his unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 21 May1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance, and directed the issuance of a General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010515
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the correct period of his deployment. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * AGCM Order * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * Deployment Order * Release from Active Duty (REFRAD) Order * Amendment Order CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received the AGCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010516
The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Records (AMHRR) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-X2-X2XX. There is no document contained in the applicant's AMHRR showing he used XXX-X2-X2XX as his SSN while he was in the Army. There is no evidence in the available record showing that he used "XXX-X2-X2XX" as his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010518
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as honorable vice uncharacterized. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was released from ADT under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4, by reason of completion of ADT with an uncharacterized character of service. A Soldier being separated upon expiration of enlistment or fulfillment of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010520
On 9 September 1970, 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 635-200, chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. Contrary to the applicant's contention that his character of service is more reflective of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010522
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for a review of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010527
According to the applicant's application for correction of military records, he requested the approval of an ADME for the period between 15 January and 11 August 2005, with entitlement to all back pay and allowances as a result of a left knee injury he suffered while serving on active duty in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). However, medical records from the applicant indicate that the prior injury and subsequent surgery were for his left knee. In his rebuttal statement, he stated: * his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010528
The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to an honorable discharge. He stated he did not have any of the applicant's service records. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010535
He requests an upgrade of his discharge and characterization of service in order to be eligible for VA benefits. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from the Army in the rank of major on 16 November 2010, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-24, paragraph 4-2b. If a physical or mental condition develops after an officer has been recommended for involuntary separation or after the Board of Inquiry proceedings are completed, the officer's commander will immediately notify the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010537
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) with a bad conduct discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010540
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel requests the applicant receive a fully honorable discharge. _______ _ __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 | 20130010541
The applicant requests, in effect, reversal of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command's (HRC) decision denying him award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and a personal appearance before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The evidence shows his dismounted unit received six mortar rounds 75-100 meters from their position. By all accounts, there is insufficient evidence the applicant and his unit actually engaged the enemy in combat fire.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010544
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was not eligible to transfer her education benefits to her spouse under the TEB prior to retirement, as she had not completed 6 years of service in the Armed Forces. The program was implemented in July 2009 and she retired on 14 February 2013 after serving 4 years, 7 months, and 7 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010546
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states that she served during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010547
The applicant requests that her uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge by reason of physical disability (medical discharge). Accordingly, she was properly discharged after undergoing the required medical examinations and there is no basis to grant her a medical discharge for a condition she had when she enlisted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show otherwise, there appears to be no basis to grant her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010548
On 27 July 1983 after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for 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. On 26 August 1983, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010550
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although evidence shows he had a period of foreign service, there is no specific evidence of record and the applicant has provided no evidence which shows he served a period of qualifying service in Korea (28 July 1954 to a date to be determined) for award of the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010552
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Bronze Star Medal * Air Medal 10. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Air Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010560
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's last 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 his last name spelled as "Toney" as shown on his amended enlistment contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010562
He goes on to state that he did well during training but then he lost his focus on why he was there. The applicant completed airborne training and received orders transferring him to Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010567
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that her service was honorable. That regulation also defines entry level status for USAR Soldiers as 180 days after beginning training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry Uncharacterized from item 24 of her DD Form 214 and adding the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010568
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Separation orders, dated 23 November 1981, show he was to be released from active duty (REFRAD) on 18 January 1982. _______ _ ___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 | 20130010578
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. The applicant was serving as an infantryman in an infantry unit when he was cited for award of the ARCOM with "V" Device for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in Vietnam which is sufficient evidence to show he was authorized award of the CIB. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010580
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 April 1981 to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-x4-xxxx" instead of "xxx-x3-xxxx." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 April 1981 shows his SSN as "xxx-x3-xxxx." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010582
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct character of service. Nevertheless, since he had more than one enlistment during the period covered by this DD Form 214, and since he received a bad conduct discharge, item 18 of this form should have included the statement: "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM 19890830-19921229." As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010584
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he qualified as an expert with the pistol. The applicant states, in effect, that his qualification with the pistol is not shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The available records do not show that the applicant qualified with the pistol at the time he was awarded MOS 16S.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010585
The applicant requests his permanent Federal recognition Special Orders Number 57 AR, dated 22 February 2013, be changed to show his initial appointment effective date as 1 October 2010 instead of 1 July 2012. Records show that the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 1 October 2010 upon his initial appointment in the SCARNG as a 1LT. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010587
The available records do not indicate when her appointment packet was forwarded through the State Adjutant General to NGB for permanent Federal recognition. National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) provides procedures for processing applications for Federal recognition. Based on applicable law and regulation, she is entitled to have her Federal recognition orders amended to show the effective date of permanent Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010590
c. On 28 June 2005, less than a month after being released from active duty, he received orders assigning him to a local USAR military police (MP) unit which he never requested. The advisory official stated the applicant spent 4 years serving on active duty and it was highly unlikely that he would sign a blank DA Form 4187. The orders assigning him to the 744th MP Battalion show he voluntarily requested release from the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to be assigned to the unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010591
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states that when the subject spit in the applicant's face, the applicant took the subject to the ground. The applicant contends that the DA Form 2627, dated 20 April 2012, and the allied documents that are filed in his AMHRR should be removed because the DA Form 2627 was improperly administered without considering all the evidence and the DA Form 3975 should be corrected to show he is innocent of the charges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010592
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). c. On 6 April 1970, the applicant departed the RVN and returned to the United States. _______ _ 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 | 20130010593
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. There is no indication in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010594
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 8 December 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010602
The applicant requests Health Professions Officer Board Certification Pay (HPOBCP) for the period 1 July 2011 to 11 March 2013. The applicant is requesting retroactive payment of a HPOBCP contract at $6,000.00 a year for the period 1 July 2011 through 11 March 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he applied for HPOBCP in a timely manner and his request was approved in a timely manner to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010603
The applicant states: * he was not promoted despite meeting the requirements for promotion; he has been an O-2 [first lieutenant (1LT)] for 4 years and 7 months * he was to be promoted via unit vacancy after completing BOLC in 2011, but this did not happen, and for no apparent reason * he was not given a reasonable answer as to why he was not promoted during that time * in February 2012, he spoke with the commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), Texas Medical Command...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010604
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his daughter under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. None of the briefings stated anything about the policy to transfer his educational benefits while serving on active duty. He contends that he was not counseled about the TEB Program prior to leaving active duty service.