ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011288
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his Army DD Form 214 and on his USAR Honorable Discharge Certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his Army DD Form 214 and his USAR Honorable Discharge Certificate to show his SSN as shown in his U.S. Marine Corps records. __________x_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011289
He adds that his health problems started when he was stationed in Germany. A review of the ADRB record of proceedings shows the commander initiated administrative separation action against the applicant based on frequent incidents of a discreditable nature and that the applicant waived his rights during the separation process. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded because he was young, he should have only received three "Article 15s" (not five), and he was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011291
The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to honorable. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any to show that his rights were violated and that his discharge was based on "entrapment."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011293
Prior to enlistment, the applicant and his recruiter discussed an ARNG policy that stated, upon graduation from advanced individual training, he could extend his enlistment and file his school loan documents through his unit to qualify for receipt of the SLRP. Correspondence from the Incentives Manager, MOARNG states the applicant was approved for the SLRP at the time of his enlistment. The available evidence indicates the applicant had provided the MOARNG Incentive Manager convincing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011297
Service of Soldiers separated because of unsatisfactory performance under this regulation was characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions. The applicant contends his general discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he was not given a sufficient period of time between his two APFTs to improve his performance, he was not informed of his rights or the procedure to appeal the commander's decision, and his company commander recommended that he receive an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011299
The PEB recommended her permanent disability retirement with a combined rating of 50% based on ratings provided by the VA for four unfitting medical conditions including the TMJ dysfunction which was rated by the VA at 10%. Consistent with the DES Pilot Program, the PEB assigned to each of the applicant's unfitting medical conditions the disability rating determined by the VA Baltimore Regional Office DES Rating Activity Site (D-RAS) in its Decision Review Officer Reconsideration, dated 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011305
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show approval for additional extensions of his retirement transportation entitlement. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for reinstatement of his expired transportation entitlement. The applicant's retirement orders clearly state his transportation entitlement would expire within a year and the record shows a request for extension of his entitlement was approved within a year of his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011311
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was a U.S. citizen when he was released from active duty on 14 December 1960. His induction record as well as the passports he provides list him as a U.S. citizen. _____________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 | 20130011315
The applicant requests correction of his record to show promotion to the rank of staff sergeant/pay grade E-6. Per the provisions of 10 USC 1372, Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for disability at the promotion list grade. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. promoting the applicant to staff sergeant/E-6 with a date of rank and effective date of rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011316
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his 6-month deployment in the Sinai, Egypt and his 2-month deployment in Cuba. He states his DD Form 214 should show 8 months of foreign service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011317
Accordingly, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect the last name and SSN that are contained on her request for name change. The Board determined that the evidence presented was 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 changing the last name and SSN reflected on her DD Form 214 to reflect the last name and SSN contained on her request for name change.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011320
The applicant requests correction of his 7 July 1988 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service as honorable. Chapter 3 (Character of Service/Description of Service), paragraph 3-7a, provides, in part, the honorable characterization may be awarded to a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or ADT, or where required under specific reason for separation, unless an entry-level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011323
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 1059 (Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) for the period 14 July through 4 December 2008 from her Official Military Personnel File (now known as the Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR)) or in the alternative transfer of the AER in question to the restricted portion of her AMHRR. The applicant states the commandant's inquiry determined the basis used for assigning the "marginally achieved course standards" of rating on the AER in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011324
He did not receive any further treatment for his leg while he was in the service, and he never received the Purple Heart. He served in the European Theater of Operations from 31 August 1942 to 2 June 1945, and he participated in eight campaigns. Unfortunately, the only evidence of a wound available in this case is the applicant's own statement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011325
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's previous request for correction of his records to show he retired by reason of permanent disability with a 100-percent disability rating. The ABCMR relied on the physical evaluation board's (PEB's) determination that the applicant's diagnosed condition of major depressive disorder was in full remission at the time of the hearing, thereby removing him from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The decision granted his request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011327
e. A Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army memorandum, dated 19 May 1997, promoting him to MAJ effective 1 June 1997 with a DOR of 29 June 1991. f. A Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army memorandum (Corrected Copy), dated 19 May 1997, promoting him to CPT effective 1 June 1997 with a DOR of 29 June 1991. g. A promotion congratulations letter for the rank of MAJ. h. The following orders issued by Headquarters, USAR Command: (1) Orders Number T-12-721225,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011330
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the: a. This misconduct did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct for Army personnel that would constitute honorable service and he was subsequently discharged on 17 September 2001 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of misconduct with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011331
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service; there is no evidence of derogatory information or a commander's disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during his period of service * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) all the awards listed on his DD Form 214 and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) 6. Therefore, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011333
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he was injured by shrapnel while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011335
The applicant was honorably discharged from active duty on 25 August 2010 pursuant to Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, based on "other designated physical or mental conditions not amounting to disability," adjustment disorder. In this case the plaintiff had a temporary profile of "4" at the time of his discharge and he was discharged without a separation physical or medical board. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011337
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). His military records with exception of his DD Form 214 show his SSN as 455-XX-XXXX. 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 | 20130011344
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "V 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011346
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars; and b. adding to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011347
In a referred OER memorandum, dated 10 September 2009, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the referred report for time served as the Aide de Camp to the Commander of WRMC. He would not compromise his integrity again and he would re-incorporate the Army Values into his person. c. Paragraph 3-26 stated an OER with a "No" in part IV will be referred to the rated officer by the SR for acknowledgement and an opportunity to comment before being submitted to HQDA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011351
The examining psychiatrist stated her impression was the applicant had an adjustment disorder with depressed mood. She was discharged when she told a captain she would commit suicide if she was not discharged. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was discharged on 30 November 1990 due to her inability to adapt to military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011358
A DD Form 1966 shows he enlisted in the USAR on 21 April 2008 for a period of 8 years with an approved medical waiver. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for removal of documentation of a medical waiver from his AMHRR. The VA Radiology Report he provides is dated approximately 5 years after his initial entry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011362
In order to be eligible for the SELRES OAB as a commissioned officer an individual in the ARNG must meet the Headquarters, Department of the Army eligibility criteria and be appointed in a critically-short AOC listed in the current ARNG SRIP announcement in effect on the date the individual makes application for officer appointment/training or on or before the officer's appointment date. He was appointed as a second lieutenant in the DEARNG on 2 October 2010 and his Written Agreement-OAB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011364
The applicant requests: * an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as honorable and his reentry eligibility (RE) code as 1 2. Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011366
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant was over 20 years of age at the time of his discharge. There is no evidence indicating the applicant was less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011367
BOARD DATE: 25 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011367 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable discharge to a general discharge or an honorable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011369
The post commander changed the findings of the court-martial and discharged him with a service characterization of general under honorable conditions. On 1 August 1991, an administrative elimination board convened in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for the purpose of determining whether the applicant should be separated from active duty. In a memorandum, dated 6 November 1991, the commanding general requested the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011372
Army Regulation 635-200 provides for the separation of enlisted personnel. The SPD code MDF is the correct code for Soldiers voluntarily separating under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 8, by reason of pregnancy or childbirth and SPD code MDB is the correct code for Soldier's voluntarily separating under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 6, by reason of hardship. The evidence of record shows the applicant became pregnant and underwent pregnancy counseling as required by the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011374
Furthermore, section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified 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 | 20130011377
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 23 August 1968 to show the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal 2. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011395
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an RE code that will allow him to reenlist. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show an RE code which would allow reenlistment. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011399
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute and payment of her full retired pay entitlements effective 1 August 2001, the date she was placed on the Retired List. The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG, dated 12 December 2012, states the applicant was one of many notified in 2011 that there was an error in their military pay accounts and who were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS having imposed the 6-year barring statute. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011402
BOARD DATE: 5 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011402 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, payment of a $5,000.00 Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB). He said a review of the applicant's case shows he was denied his bonus because he did not complete training to become MOS qualified with 2 years of his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011403
The opinion stated: * a review of the applicant's case shows he was denied both his bonus and SLRP because he did not complete training to become DMOSQ within 2 years of enlistment * he underwent an emergency surgery while at IADT that extended his training to 2 years and 7 days 6. The evidence confirms he enlisted in the PAARNG on 2 March 2010 for an NPSEB in the amount of $10,000.00 and the SLRP. He was denied both his NPSEB and the SLRP because he did not complete training to become MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011403.
The opinion stated: * a review of the applicant's case shows he was denied both his bonus and SLRP because he did not complete training to become DMOSQ within 2 years of enlistment * he underwent an emergency surgery while at IADT that extended his training to 2 years and 7 days 6. The evidence confirms he enlisted in the PAARNG on 2 March 2010 for an NPSEB in the amount of $10,000.00 and the SLRP. He was denied both his NPSEB and the SLRP because he did not complete training to become MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011408
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 | 20130011409
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. Therefore, absent evidence of record to show he served in a qualifying MOS in active ground combat while he was assigned to or attached to an infantry or infantry-type unit in Vietnam, there is an insufficient basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011414
On 7 July 1983, the applicant was notified by his commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 18 July 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance, and directed giving him a general under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011416
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the applicant's records to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in six campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding the following awards to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011417
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 U.S. Uniformed Services Identification Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011418
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 in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011419
The majority of the documents contained in his military personnel record show his DOB as 20 November 1951; however, his record contains a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) and DA Form 2962 (Security Termination Statement and Debriefing Certificate) which show his DOB as 20 November 1950. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB was recorded both correctly and incorrectly in his records. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130011419 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011421
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Notwithstanding his contention and his sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award of the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011424
His DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings), dated 18 December 1996, shows in item 8 (after careful consideration of medical records, laboratory findings, and medical examination, the board found that he was medically unfit for enlistment in accordance with current medical fitness standards and in the opinion of the evaluating physicians the condition existed prior to service. Accordingly, he was discharged from active duty on 31 January 1997, under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011425
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant was discharged on 31 May 1974. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011427
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he successfully completed 20 years of service qualifying for non-regular retired pay. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 29 September 1970 * his request for transfer to the ING * his letter to his commander requesting transfer to the ING * commander's request for the applicant's transfer to the ING * Ohio Adjutant General's...