ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011152
A self-authored statement, dated 9 September 2013, appealing this Board's decision to deny him a second award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's service record does not contain orders that awarded him a second award of the Purple Heart. The medical documentation provided by the applicant also shows he reinjured his knee in Afghanistan after he dismounted a truck.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011157
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN 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 SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011158
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011159
His records consistently show his SSN as 230-XX-XXXX throughout his military service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20130011161
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ __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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110019235 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130011161 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011166
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is void of the complete facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge; however, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 6 September 1975, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation, Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, and he was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130011166 3 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011171
The bar cited the Article 15 he received for DWI and the frequent counseling he received from his chain of command for misconduct. On 6 August 1991, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for the commission of a serious offense. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011173
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011173 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this second award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry "0000 00 00" from item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 and adding the entry, "0000 09 11" * deleting the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal from item 13 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011180
On 12 July 1973, the applicant's immediate commander recommended the applicant's separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsuitability. It now appears the applicant's overall service record and his diagnosed character and behavior disorder (now known as personality disorder) warrant upgrading his discharge to fully honorable as directed by the above-referenced Army memoranda. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011190
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 | 20130011193
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 with an effective date of 10 June 1962 * DD Form 214 with an effective date of 10 June 1965 * Presidential Service Certificate Number 994, dated 1 September 1964 * a letter, dated 30 September 1964, from the White House CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of qualifying service of three years from 28 May 1960 - 27 May 1963. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011203
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, transfer of his summary court-martial proceedings to the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (currently known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)). A review of his AMHRR in the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) shows that the summary court-martial and all allied documents are filed in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011204
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His request for reconsideration was not received within 1 year of the ABCMR's original decision; therefore, the portion of his application pertaining to correction of his record to show his current name will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. On 29 June 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and directed that he be issued a GD Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011206
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. This regulation further provides that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records and/or the reason for their discharge. It states that SPD code JJD is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, by reason of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011212
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for Reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 (and eligible to participate in SBP), to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the FSM be corrected by showing he submitted his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011216
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for his hearing loss due to exposure to artillery fire. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. ___________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 | 20130011221
The applicant provides copies of their marriage certificate; the FSM's death certificate, service records, an SBP election, and request for retired pay; and the denial. The DD Form 1883 also shows the FSM and a witness, apparently a member of the FSM's unit, placed their signatures on the document on 29 June 1993. c. Two DD Forms 108 (Application for Retired Pay Benefits), both dated 15 October 2011, and two DD Forms 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), both unsigned and undated,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011222
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Although the applicant may have received a laceration to his left leg while he was serving in Vietnam, the evidence of record does not show and he has not provided any evidence that shows this wound was incurred as a result of hostile action. His name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty roster, his DA Form 20 does not indicate he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011223
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his service in Vietnam from 13 March 1971 through 29 January 1972. The evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam from 13 March 1971 through 29 January 1972. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these dates of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011227
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Expert Infantryman Badge. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 November 1996 and held military occupational specialty 11B (Infantryman). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant him the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011229
The applicant requests service credit during the Enhanced Retirement Qualification Period (ERQP) and adjustment of his retired pay under the provisions of the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). The applicant's ERQP (date he would have attained 20 years service) is 15 September 2001. The applicant's ERQP, i.e., the date he would have attained 20 years service, is 15 September 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011231
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show his principal duty as "Mortarman." Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows his duty MOS as 11C1O and his principal duty as "Motorman" while assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 4th Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment, from 18 April 1967 to 10 October 1967. The Record of Proceedings, dated 5 January 2012, shows his MOS as 11C and his principal duty as "Mortarman"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011232
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 | 20130011233
The applicant, the next of kin of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the FSM was awarded or authorized the Silver Star and Purple Heart. The FSM's available personnel records contain no documentation that shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam. The FSM's available records, the Vietnam casualty roster, and ADCARS do not provide any evidence that shows he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011234
The applicant requests correction of Item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "1" instead of "3." Only when there is evidence to support an incorrect RE code or when there is an administrative error will an applicant be advised to request a correction; b. an RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. They are fully qualified for enlistment if all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011235
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011235 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct and his DD Form 214 should be amended to show this award. 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 (First Award) for the period 29 March 1966 through 28 March 1968 and amending his DD Form 214 to add: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011238
There is no evidence that the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011239
The applicant provides: * birth certificate * Honorable Discharge Certificate * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 29 June 1945 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011242
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and two Presidential Unit Citations (Navy). The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011247
There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. However, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011248
However, there is no evidence of record which shows he served in active ground combat. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB. _____________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 | 20130011249
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to no less than general, under honorable conditions. On 18 November 1977, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a DD Form 794A (UOTHC Discharge Certificate). Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011250
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 11 April 1977, the applicant submitted a request for an upgrade of his discharge under the SDRP. On 8 November 1977, the applicant was notified by the President, ADRB that: * his discharge upgrade could not be affirmed under standards required by Public Law 95-126 * his discharge may impact his ability to acquire VA benefits 12.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011255
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his military records to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for a Reserve Component retirement in the rank of sergeant first class. The applicant stated he was suffering from PTSD at the time and should have been medically retired. There is no evidence in his records showing he was placed in the Army Weight Control Program and/or he was injured or diagnosed with PTSD prior to his USAR discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011257
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). DFAS records show that on 1 February 1993, the FSM elected spouse and child Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) coverage. On 7 May 2009, the FSM and the applicant were divorced.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011259
The applicant requests: a. award of the Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Medical Badge, and Senior or Master Aviation Badge and b. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the * Meritorious Service Medal * Combat Medical Badge * Senior or Master Aviation Badge * Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation * any other authorized unit citations * his periods of service in military occupational specialties (MOS's) 68G (Airframe...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011260
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his name as W____ G____ Z____. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214; Honorable Discharge Certificate; and District Court of El Paso County, Texas, Order Granting Change of Name Adult. The applicant used the name W____ W____ I____ throughout his military service and this name is properly recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011262
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), ending, on 24 April 1952, and his officer records to show his second award of the Silver Star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Silver Star from the applicant's DD Form 214 ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011263
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His record contains a memorandum from the Deputy G1, ARNG, dated 17 December 2012, denying the applicant's request for ETP to retain the $20,000.00 SLRP incentive. The applicant became a Mil Tech on 21 December 2009, in apparent violation of the enlistment addendum which authorized him the SLRP incentive; however, at the time the applicant became a Mil Tech, ARNG policy regarding eligibility in the SLRP was not clearly defined as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011264
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214 and subsequent DD Form 215. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011269
The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * appeal memorandum, dated 22 January 2013 * DA Form 2166-8-1 (NCOER Counseling and Support Form) * five NCOERs * three memoranda of support * All Army Activities (ALARACT) message 163/2003 * HRC Evaluation Report Look-Up CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the applicant's AMHRR failed to reveal any evidence that she submitted a timely appeal of the NCOER to HRC. The statement by SSG W--- (who was rated by the same rater as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011270
The applicant states, in effect: * he is a wounded warrior, serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) * he appeared before the SSG promotion board on 2 August 2012 and was recommended for promotion by the board with a total of 365 points * his points were inaccurately calculated, as the promotions clerk erroneously omitted 19 months of deployment service, equaling 38 points, and an additional 54 points from across other categories * after the August 2012 SSG promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011271
The applicant provides: * ESRB appeal * the contested NCOER, digitally signed by the applicant on 27 May 2010 * the corrected NCOER, digitally signed by the applicant on 13 January 2011 * self-authored memorandum, dated 18 January 2012 * a memorandum from his battalion command sergeant major (CSM), subject: Evaluation Report Appeal, [Applicant], dated 15 February 2012 * a memorandum from his battalion commander, subject: Evaluation Report Appeal, [Applicant], dated 15 February 2012 * a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011276
The applicant requests correction of his military records by removing his record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) from the performance section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The imposing commander directed that the NJP be filed in the performance section of the applicant's AMHRR. The imposing commander directed that the NJP be filed in the performance section of the applicant's AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011277
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 | 20130011278
These documents will be permanently filed in the Soldier's Official Military Personnel File (now known as the Army Human Resource Record (AMHRR)). The applicant contends that he should be awarded a second AGCM for the period 5 September 1992 to 4 September 1995 because his AMHRR does not contain any evidence of UCMJ action or a memorandum showing his commander denied him this award. The available evidence shows the applicant was awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for his first 3 years of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011279
The applicant requests his uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable or medical discharge. The Army Board for Correction of Military Records does not grant requests for the correction of records solely for the purpose of making an applicant eligible for veterans' or other benefits. When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011280
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he is entitled to the Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) he contracted for at the time of his enlistment in the Kentucky Army National Guard (KYARNG). The advisory official recommended granting the applicant administrative relief and cancellation of his recoupment action, citing the following points: * the applicant contracted for a $20,000.00 NPSEB when he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011284
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 11 November 1968 does not show the CIB as an authorized award. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence shows the applicant served in Korea on the DMZ from February 1967 to March 1968. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011286
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Chapter 10 of the...