ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011527
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Korea from March to August 1972. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011528
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of the Cochise College Associates Degree Diploma, dated May 2010, from his official military personnel file (now known as Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the Cochise College Associates Degree Diploma, dated May 2010, from his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011529
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 January 1989 to show his date of birth (DOB) as "10 September 1962" instead of "10 September 1961." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant contends he was born on "10 September 1962," and his USAR and RA enlistment contracts and DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 May 1983 support this contention. Based on the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011530
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 11 February 1992 be corrected as follows: * remove the entry concerning his separation pay in the amount of $13,166.40 * remove the narrative reason for his separation * use abbreviations for his awards and decorations * legibly show the character of his service as honorable 2. On 11 February 1992, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011531
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), two Presidential Unit Citations (PUC's), and two Army Achievement Medals (AAM's). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the AAM (2nd Award). Since he did not serve during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM, there is no basis for adding the NDSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011534
A 17 August 2007 letter from the National Personnel Records Center shows the FSM had been authorized the Purple Heart, World War I Victory Button (Bronze), and the World War I Victory Medal with Battle Clasp for the Defensive Sector. The National Personnel Records Center states he is authorized issuance of the World War I Victory Medal with France Service Clasp and the World War I Victory Button in Silver. Issuing award certificates for the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 1 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011537
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) and all documents throughout his military record containing a DOB show his DOB as 20 November 1944. _______ _ 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 | 20130011539
f. An e-mail, dated 3 June 2013, from a Service Retirement Specialist, WIARNG, to the Chief, Retired Pay Branch, HRC, shows the Service Retirement Specialist confirmed the FSM did not receive his 20-year letter until 7 January 2001 and had made his RCSBP election within 90 days of receipt of the letter. In light of the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct the FSM's record to show his RCSBP election was made and processed in a timely fashion after the issue date of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011540
BOARD DATE: 6 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011540 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests change of the reentry eligibility (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from RE "3" to an RE code that will allow him to reenter military service. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 22 May 1997 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011541
However, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency rating during his military service. 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 first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011547
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his military records should reflect his actual DOB. The evidence of record shows he listed 18 March 1942 as his DOB throughout his entire period of service and he authenticated many documents by placing his full signature in the appropriate block attesting to the correctness of this DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011553
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his middle name as Damian instead of Damien * review of his Separation Code, Reentry (RE) Code, and Narrative Reason for Separation. His middle name on all military records is Damien. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011557
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his Army records be corrected to reflect his last name as Morillas. 2. 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 | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011560
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's diploma shows he completed the Airborne Course on 20 March 1987; however, his DD Form 214 failed to document an entry for award of the Parachutist Badge or completion of the Basic Airborne Course in 1987. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding award of the Parachutist Badge to his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011562
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit. The evidence of record confirms he successfully completed three overseas service tours while his DD Form 214 shows only one award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. 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 award of the Legion of Merit and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011565
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011565 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his first and middle names as "Marion Delooch" instead of "Gerald Marion." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011567
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 Active Duty) to show he had foreign service duty. The available evidence of record shows that the applicant completed a period of ADT at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011576
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's date of birth was recorded in his personnel records as 7 October 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing in Item 9 of his DD Form 214 a date of birth of 7 October 1945; and b. issuing an appropriate document correcting the applicant's DD Form 4 to show his date of birth as 7 October 1945. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011583
The applicant states upon being eligible and while serving on active duty, he completed all of the necessary documentation to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his son. 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. Contrary to the applicant's contentions, there is insufficient evidence to show he submitted a request to transfer educational benefits to his family member(s) while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011584
These activities are qualifying ADLs and she was unable to perform them without stand-by or physical assistance from 6 September 2011 to 20 October 2011, a period of at least 30 days. The TSGLI letter stated her claim was denied because there was not enough medical information to support she could not perform ADLs independently and her claim for hospitalization was not approved because her loss did not meet the TSGLI standard (inpatient hospital stay for 15 or more consecutive days). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011586
The applicant was serving in year four (MSIV) of his Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) non-scholarship ROTC contract on 13 April 2012 when he was notified by his commander that action was being initiated to disenroll him from the ROTC program for misconduct due to being disrespectful toward superiors during training. While the applicant has not provided and the records do not contain a copy of his ROTC contract, there is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant was not afforded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011593
A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. Once the benefits are transferred, children may use the benefits up to age 26. d. A Soldier must also agree to serve the prescribed additional service obligation based on the time the Soldier had in service on 1 August 2009. e. A Soldier must have no adverse action flag and have an honorable discharge to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011594
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Combat Infantryman Badge * two awards of the Army Commendation Medal * two awards of the Army Achievement Medal 2. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011595
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the amount of severance pay she received as $11,887.20. Accordingly, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this amount. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry "Disability Severance Pay -- $15,849.60" from her DD Form 214 * adding the entry "Disability Severance Pay --...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011598
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not properly show his period of honorable service. The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214, Veterans Administration - 3 copy * Administrative Decision, Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), first page only, undated * Memorandum from Personnel Control Facility, Fort Sill, OK, dated 13 May 2010 * Letter from applicant to United States Army Human Resources Command (HRC) dated 11 March 2013 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011599
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Army Achievement Medal and the Valorous Unit Award. PO awarded the applicant the Army Achievement Medal. With respect to the Valorous Unit Award, PO awarded the Valorous Unit Award to HHC, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division for the period of 18 June 2007 to 1 August 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011600
The applicant provides: * Request for DASP, dated 16 April 2012 * Email between him and Army officials * Request for DASP, dated 3 August 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The available record shows the applicant signed contracts for DASP with effective dates of 30 July 2010 and 30 July 2011 in the amount of $10,000.00 each. f. If the officer remains on active through the period of the 1-year DASP contract in the amount of $12,000.00, the officer's request is supportable for the contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011605
It stated the service of Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) and USAR Soldiers who successfully completed a period of initial active duty for training (IADT) who were in an entry-level status would be uncharacterized, even though they completed their IADT successfully. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she completed a total of 8 months and 22 days of active duty service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011606
The MEB can find no evidence in the medical record that this condition interferes with the satisfactory performance of the applicant's duty and thus the MEB feels that this condition currently meets retention standards. He requested a physician, not associated with his MEB proceedings, be appointed to conduct an independent medical review. The PEB determined that his migraine aura without headache, as well as his other conditions listed on his MEB, were not unfitting.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011607
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the last name shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or 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 | 20130011608
The applicant provides: a. The evidence of record shows the applicant underwent a mental status evaluation that diagnosed him with an adjustment disorder with depressed mood which was the basis for his recommended separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17. The applicant contends that the statements made during his numerous counseling statements relating to his delayed motor skills and frequent urination support his subsequent diagnoses of an arachnoid cyst...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011609
BOARD DATE: 19 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011609 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have 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 concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011610
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as XX January 1959 vice 1958. His DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record - Part I) which was created upon his entry on active duty listed his DOB as XX January 1958. _______ _ 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 | 20130011612
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). He provides: * self-authored statement * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), dated 3 September 1993, and associated documents * various documents pertaining to his military training, qualifications, achievements, promotions, and awards * résumé * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Honorable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011615
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. The memorandum states that effective 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011616
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 June 1984 by: a. adding the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); and b. adding military occupational specialty (MOS) 75B (personnel administration specialist) and MOS 43E (parachute rigger). The applicant provides: * ARCOM orders * MOS 75B certificate * MOS 43E diploma * DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 June 1984 * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011617
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. Although the applicant provided a copy of his social security card which shows his SSN as XXX-XX-6512, the evidence of record clearly shows the SSN XXX-XX-5612 was consistently recorded throughout the entire period of his military service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011618
The applicant, widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show all his awards and decorations. The applicant provides: * 2 letters from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) * death certificate * 2 Honorable Discharge Certificates * Certificate of Marriage * WD AGO Form 53-55 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011619
BOARD DATE: 15 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011619 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former server member (FSM), requests correction of item 1 (Last Name First Name Middle Name) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the spelling of his first name as "Darwin."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011623
The applicant is entitled to correction of the SSN shown on GO Number 295 and certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal. GO awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal and this award is not 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: * Deleting from GO Number 295 and the Army Commendation Medal citation and certificate the SSN shown and listing the same SSN as shown on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011625
Her DD Form 214 shows her: * type for separation - release from active duty training * characterization of service - uncharacterized * narrative reason for separation - completion of required active service. c. Paragraph 39 (Uncharacterized Separations) states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if separation processing is initiated while a Soldier is in entry-level status, except when: (1) characterization under other than honorable conditions is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011626
The applicant states his retirement orders show his grade as SSG/E-6. Army Regulation 135-180 (ARNG and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states that a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade (temporary or permanent) satisfactorily held by him or her during his or her entire period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011629
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his middle name as "Airelainas" and his year of birth as 1955. His DD Form 214 shows his middle name as "Alanders" and his year of birth as 1957, the same as those reflected in his official records which include documents signed by the applicant. A review of the applicant's official records shows he served his entire period of service under the middle name and year of birth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011631
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record does not contain any documents showing his DOB as "26 Nxxxxxxx 19X2." The evidence of record shows that upon the applicant's enlistment in the Regular Army, he listed his DOB as "24 Nxxxxxxx 19X2" and he used this DOB (with one exception that showed a completely different DOB) throughout his entire period of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011633
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011637
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 28 May 1927 instead of 17 November 1926. 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. Although the birth certificate provided by the applicant shows his DOB as 28 May 1927, the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011641
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last name as "Francexxx" instead of "Francixxx." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011642
This form shows his company commander requested the applicant be evaluated for separation from military service in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations-Discharge Unfitness). His commander stated: a. The applicant stated that he "wants out of the Army" because he cannot get along with anyone.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011643
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). 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 | 20130011647
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130011647 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant served during four campaigns in Vietnam and he is entitled to wear four bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have them added to his DD Form 214.