ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010896
The applicant requests correction of her uncharacterized separation to an honorable discharge due to physical disability. There is neither any available evidence that the applicant became physically unfit for duty as the result of her service nor is there any evidence her service was so meritorious that the present uncharacterized separation is inappropriate. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010901
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM w/2OLC). The applicant states his military record should be corrected to show his third MSM awarded him as part of his retirement on 10 July 1986. Accordingly, his records should be corrected to show the MSM with 2OLC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010908
The applicant requests approval for transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members. 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. Section 3020 of Public Law 110-252 limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010909
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) * Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) with one bronze service star * Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) 2. The record shows the applicant was awarded the GWOTEM for his service in Afghanistan and served during one campaign. He served in the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, during a period for which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010913
The applicant states he served in combat in Vietnam. 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010914
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). On 2 January 1974, having considered the applicant's statement, the separation authority approved the discharge recommendation and directed that he receive a UD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010915
The applicant requests, in three applications, correction of item 5 (Date of Birth (DOB)) and item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, item 12a of his DD Form 214 clearly contains an error and should be corrected at this time to show the "1984 05 07" as shown on his DD Form 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010916
His Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the official military personnel file (OMPF), is void of a separation packet containing the specific facts and circumstances surrounding his separation processing. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010928
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he executed a Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program Agreement (HPLRP) and administrative relief in order to keep the payments of $50,000.00 received toward student loans under the HPLRP. Here, the HPLRP funds paid the applicant's loans for education as a Physician Assistant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010931
His Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) contains a number of different DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that document various periods of active duty performed throughout his total period of military service. The DA Form 638, dated 15 May 2012, shows: * the applicant was recommended for award of the MSM (3rd Award) by the Chief of the Army Reserve Enlisted Operations Branch, HRC * the period covered was from 10 March 2001 to 11 March 2011 (10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010942
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130010942 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A Standard Form 600, dated 5 April 1976, shows the applicant was determined to be a rehabilitation failure as directed by the unit commander. On 21 December 1977, the applicant was discharged in accordance with his affirmed sentence under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010944
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to correct his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service. The applicant states he received a letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) stating he served in Southwest Asia from 1 August 1991 to 31 October 1991 (3 months).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010945
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she was retired due to physical disability. A DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings), dated 16 October 1997, states the applicant: a. was found physically unfit to perform the duties of a Soldier of her rank and primary specialty. While there is insufficient evidence to correct her records to show she was separated with a medical retirement, as a matter of equity the applicant's records should be corrected to show she was released...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010946
There is no evidence showing she requested COAD during the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) proceedings prior to her retirement. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) states that under the provisions of Title 10 U.S. Code (10 USC), section 3914, a Soldier who has completed 20 but less than 30 years of active Federal service in the U.S. Armed Forces may be retired at his or her request. However, even if she did, regulatory policy states that a Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010952
On 3 July 1990, his commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance and that he was recommending he receive a GD. The record shows he underwent a medical examination as part of his separation processing and he was found qualified for separation. Based on his record of indiscipline, his service clearly did not meet the standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010964
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130010964 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He would like these documents removed from his AMHRR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. removing from the applicant's AMHRR the following documents belonging to the Soldier with the last name of Bxxxxxy: * a printout titled Enlisted Card * Orders 243-290 * a memorandum subject: Medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010967
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120003323 on 23 August 2012. The applicant provides copies of pictures of two individuals in military uniforms which were not discussed in the previous ABCMR Record of Proceedings. There is no evidence in his available military records indicating he was awarded or recommended for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010969
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request to add the following commemorative medals to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty): * U.S. Army Commemorative * Honorable Service Commemorative * Cold War Victory Commemorative * Armed Forces Expert Marksman Commemorative * Meritorious Unit Citation Commemorative 2. In addition, award of these medals is not governed by the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010986
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM's record contains a U.S. Army Medical Department admission and disposition form which shows he was admitted by his command on 4 March 1919, for an old gunshot wound to the left scapula which was incurred in the Argonne Forest on 5 October 1918. The evidence of record shows the FSM was wounded on 5 October 1918, captured, and held as a POW in Germany, until he was released from captivity on 26 January 1919.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010993
His record and the evidence he provides confirms he was awarded the BSM by the appropriate award authority and it was announced in official orders. However, his MPRJ only shows he was awarded the PH once while serving on active duty and only one of these awards are listed 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: a. awarding him the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for being wounded in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010994
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) entered on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 March 1975. On 20 March 1967, he signed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) certifying the information he had provided on the form was correct. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows that over the course of the applicant's military service three dates were recorded as his DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130010996
His initial request for the KDSM was denied by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) because his record contained no evidence to confirm his Korean service. The applicant provides: * DD Form 735 (Health Record Abstract of Service) * Medical record document extract CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. While there is no specific entry in his record to show this service was performed in Korea, he was treated at the 44th Surgical Hospital on 3 April 1956 and assigned with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011004
On 15 April 1975, the applicant's company commander notified the applicant of the proposed action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-37, with a general discharge. He was discharged accordingly in pay grade E-2 on 1 May 1975, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37, with a general discharge. The applicant provides no evidence or a convincing argument to show his discharge should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011018
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. Considering the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the evidence provided by the applicant relating to his SSN is insufficient to warrant a change to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011023
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and Purple Heart from his DD Form 214 and adding the following awards: * Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011025
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 December 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011025 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: a. Army Regulation 600-8-10, paragraph 2-2, cautions Soldiers who maintain a maximum leave balance that they risk loss of leave if the operational situation prevents them from taking leave before the end of the FY.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011026
He is now requesting that the election be granted for his spouse "Karen" to receive the RCSBP upon his death. The applicant's records do not indicate he elected to participate in the RCSBP within 90 days of receiving his 20-year letter. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he never made an RCSBP election * showing he submitted an SBP election for spouse coverage only based on the full amount upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011027
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011027 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides his Officer Record Brief. There is no record of the requested MASP effective 1 July 2012. b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011034
The applicant requests the removal of a notification of non-selection for promotion (1st time) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). It stated, in part, that a mandatory Department of the Army promotion selection board would convene on or about 8 March 2011 to consider all Reserve CPTs for promotion to MAJ with a DOR of 1 September 2004 thru 31 August 2005. The evidence of record shows the applicant, a Reserve officer, served on active duty from 14 September 1997 to 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011040
The applicant requests removal of the general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 14 June 2011, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). He further stated the separation memorandum alleged that he violated the procurement regulation, including Army Regulation 715-XX. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011041
g. His recruiter told him he had to ship from Germany and he could keep an eye on him and that based on the orders so would his family. c. Records indicate the applicant was recommended for promotion to SGT in MOS 68Q by a promotion board in August 2010 and again in August 2011. The evidence shows he was promoted to SGT on 1 August 2012 in the USAR in MOS 68Q and he enlisted in the RA on 27 November 2012 for MOS 68Q.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011044
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she was eligible and approved for the Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) and Special Pay incentive effective 13 June 2011. The applicant also provides a USAREC Form 1252, dated 12 March 2013, wherein she initialed the form and placed a number 1 next to her initials to indicate she wanted to receive the HPLRP incentive first and the Special Pay (3 years) second. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011047
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This documentation is new evidence and will be considered by the Board. There are no orders in his available records authorizing or awarding him the Silver Star during his period of service in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011075
On 22 June 2009, the Department of Defense (DOD) established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. 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 shows the applicant was serving as a member of the USAR in the rank of LTC until he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 30 November 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011090
The applicant received a $10,000.00 OAB and $12,000.00 under the SLRP. (2) If the applicant had been receiving the SLRP, she would not have been eligible for the OAB. Having already enlisted, the applicant was not eligible to receive SLRP at the time she did; therefore, the $12,000.00 should be recouped.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011092
d. The applicant has not remarried since the divorce from his former spouse. The applicant believed that the former spouse or her attorney would make the election for former spouse SBP coverage because she wanted and initiated the divorce. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011104
b. he was given a breathalyzer test which resulted in a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.047, under the legal BAC limit of 0.05 per Army Regulation 600-85 (The Army Substance Abuse Program). f. the evidence doesn't support a conclusion that he was intoxicated/impaired as defined by Army Regulation 600-85, nor by UCMJ, Article 112. The applicant has provided documentation which shows his BAC was 0.047, .074, and 0.54 on 28 September 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011108
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service and related awards. Chapter 2 states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)" will be entered in item 18 (Remarks). As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011111
The applicant enlisted in the ALARNG on 5 October 1989. The available evidence shows that he filed RSLP claims for the periods 20020108 20040630, 20040210 20050105, 20050102 20060331, and 20080512 - 20080930 and all claims were denied due to the lack of evidence showing the applicant was involuntarily retained on active duty beyond a contractual obligation. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011118
c. A CID Form 94 (Agent's Investigation Report), dated 12 January 2012, which shows that while conducting a search of the applicant's residence, his wife and mother-in-law returned home from visiting him at the hospital and they both were irate toward all law enforcement officers (LEO) on scene. She stated she should have let him kill everyone in that building, and when he returned home from the hospital, she was not going to stop him again. On 17 August 2012, the applicant was informed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011129
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), currently sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel: a. Paragraph 3-7a states an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles 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 | 20130011132
It stated Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers mobilized onto active duty under Title 10 are performing active Federal military service and are therefore eligible to be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. He should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 October 2001 through 17 October 2002 and authorized the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and they should be added to his 2002 DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011135
She does not feel that the bonus should be recouped at all because she did not have a job at the time and she did wait the required 6 months if the date that she signed the reenlistment paperwork is utilized instead of the date the bonus was received. b. the applicant accepted a military technician position on 27 May 2007 and did not serve the required 6 months of her enlisted contract before the bonus start date of 25 January 2007, which is the date after ETS. Since her REB Addendum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011137
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show a line of duty determination (LOD) was completed for injuries he received in 1979, 1996, and 2001. A DA Form 2823, dated 27July 2010, provided by an eyewitness shows that in July 1998: * the applicant fell from the top of an M1A1 tank, approximately 8 feet, and injured himself while his platoon was preparing for and conducting high tempo training exercises at the National Training Center in Southern California * company...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011140
The applicant requests correction of his military record and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his completion of Drill Sergeant School (DSS), award of the Drill Sergeant Hat and insignia, and promotion to sergeant (SGT/E-5). b. Paragraph 8-17 (removal from the drill sergeant program) states installation, U.S. Army Training Center, separate brigade and/or appropriate equivalent commanders may remove active duty Soldiers from the Drill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011143
His selection to attend Warrant Officer School, and then flight training resulted from his outstanding career. Counsel provides: * 9 March 2009 GOMOR and allied documents * GOMOR removal requests and allied documents * awards received from ITT Exelis * copies of applicant's military personnel records * applicant's personal statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Once the GOMOR was filed in his AMHRR, it became a permanent record and will not be removed from or moved to another part of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011144
The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, dated 20 September 2011, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. When appropriate, Soldiers separated due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011145
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 also shows he was discharged on 26 January 1981, with a UOTHC characterization of service after completing a total 1 year and 3 months of creditable active military service, of which he accrued 10 days lost time. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or GD is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011147
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. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged UOTHC on 24 August 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011151
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Purple Heart. He is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit 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 Purple Heart for wounds he received in action on 24 March 1951 and b. making the following deletion from and additions to...