ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012034
While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was wounded in Vietnam is not in doubt, he has failed to show through the evidence of record or evidence submitted with his application that such was the case. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show he was wounded as a result of enemy action and treatment for such wounds were made a matter of record, there appears to be no basis to grant his request to award the Purple Heart. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012037
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. He indicated he understood that if his request were accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012038
In other words, failure to elect an option now results in the default election of option C. The declination, with the spouse's consent, must be made before the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date on which the member receives his/her 20-year letter. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention, the law requires the Soldier to make an election and return the enrollment form within 90 calendar days. As such, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show he has no RCSBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012039
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012039 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. By regulation, to be awarded the Purple Heart, it is necessary to establish that a Soldier was wounded or injured as a result of any action against an enemy, friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force, and any hostile foreign force; the injuries...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012042
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his first name as "Lionel" instead of "Lyinel" and his last name as "F_r__t" and instead of "F_rr_t." 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 | 20130012044
Her rank on this report shows her as a master sergeant. Orders 344-1309, as provided by the applicant and filed in her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), show she was released from active duty on 30 November 2004 as a master sergeant, pay grade E-8. The available evidence clearly shows that her retired rank was properly established as first sergeant based on her prior service and SQI "M." 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012048
Although an honorable discharge (HD) or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. _______ _ _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) AR20130012048 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130012048 2 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012054
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show his service in Kosovo and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for this service. Based on his service in Kosovo, he is entitled to the Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012056
His military records, to include a DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), show his SSN as XXX-XX-9234. 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 | 20130012057
However, his records do contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 which shows the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial on 5 February 1996 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012064
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 31 July 1969: * Department of Defense (DOD) Commendation Medal * Army Commendation Medal with 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * American Campaign Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with six bronze service stars and one arrowhead * World War II Victory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012068
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 1976 to show award of the: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device with 3 oak leaf clusters * Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation * Republic of Korea War Service Medal * Glider Badge 2. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was assigned to duty in Korea during the period 4 April 1953 through 17 March 1954. However, his DD Form 214 ending 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012079
According to the applicant, she and the FSM divorced on 1992. There is no evidence the FSM or the applicant made a deemed election to change his SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage within 1 year of their 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 | 20130012083
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was promoted to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6. The evidence shows the applicant was promoted to SSG/E-6 during his second RA enlistment; however, shortly after he was promoted he received field-grade NJP reducing him to SGT/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012087
He signed an Written Agreement OAB Addendum on 28 August 2008 wherein he agreed to accept an appointment as an officer in the Armed Forces to serve in the Selected Reserve (SELRES) for 6 years, the full period of this agreement, in a critical officer skill designated for bonus entitlement by the Chief of the Army National Guard in exchange for payment of an accession bonus in the amount of $10,000.00 to be paid upon successful completion of the officer basic course (OBC) or, if not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012092
The applicant provides: * Self-authored statement, dated 13 June 2013 * Memorandum, undated * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 10 March 2006 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 9 February 2007 * Doctor's Note/pregnancy instructions, dated 26 February 2007 * Orders Number 109-660, dated 19 April 2007 * DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing-Armed Forces of the United States), dated 14 March 2008 * Guard Annex, dated 14 March 2008 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012095
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq and the Iraq Campaign Medal and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The evidence also shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. Therefore, based on his eligibility for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and his request, he is entitled to correction to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 March 2005...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012097
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) or, in the alternative, award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). There is also no evidence that he satisfactorily performed medical duties while the unit was engaged in active ground combat and that he was personally present and under fire. e. In his request to this Board, the applicant provides no documentary evidence to show he satisfactorily performed medical duties while the unit was engaged in active ground combat on 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012102
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states this award is not listed on his DD Form 214. While the available evidence is insufficient for awarding him the Bronze Star Medal and its addition to his DD Form 214, and if in fact he does not have the orders, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for the Bronze Star Medal by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012104
c. Paragraph 7 governs the transfer orders for Soldiers who are accepted in the SWVA and nowhere does it state what the Assign/loss reason should be is accordance with the subsequent SIDPERS entry. He believes being coded an (IL) Individual Request for the SWVA process violates the intention of the policy to fill vacancies unable to be filled by the enlisted promotion policy. c. Section V (Termination): (1) paragraph 1, in part, states "Incentives will not be terminated for the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012108
The applicant states: * he seriously refutes the validity of the contested AER - the AER was frivolously generated without any supporting documentation to substantiate the negative evaluation * the AER was submitted 17 months after he graduated from the MICCC (note the 9 August 2004 submission date on the contested AER) - it is a requirement that all military personnel in a student status receiving an AER be counseled and sign the AER; this did not occur * on numerous occasions over a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012113
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as "Springtown, Texas" instead of "Fort Stewart, GA." 2. The applicant provides a DD Form 2058, dated 31 July 2007, which shows his legal residence as "Springtown, TX." By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, and there is no authority to change the HOR officially...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012116
The 88th RSC staff asked for a better copy, but the U.S. Army Reserve Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) did not respond. The applicant provides copies of: * 373d Military Intelligence Battalion memorandum for Commander, MIRC, dated 12 August 2011, listing the Soldiers considered for promotion * 373d Military Intelligence Battalion memorandum Commander, MIRC, dated 12 August 2011, listing the Soldiers recommended for promotion, including the applicant * MIRC Office of the IG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012118
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his combat service in Afghanistan. The applicant provides: a. It is reasonable to presume the applicant arrived in Afghanistan not later than 12 June 2011, based on the start date provided by DFAS for his HFP/IDP and the proximity of the date listed on his NATO Medal certificate (13 June 2011).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012119
f. He brought to multiple people's attention the negligent actions of the staff and doctors and he was told things like: * it does not matter anyway * we are too busy * the doctor is a friend of mine so do not worry about it * they should not have done a medical evaluation anyway * you do not know how to read the regulations * those are not medical conditions * go have the VA do it * that is how we do it here g. Multiple required actions for an MEB were not completed to include no written...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012120
The applicant states she requested to have her Post 911 Education Benefits transferred to her youngest daughter 10 days after she was forced to transfer to the Retired Reserve. Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused educational benefits to family members. A member is considered to be retirement eligible upon completion of 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed under Title 10, U.S. Code, section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012126
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his records be corrected to show a date of birth (DOB) of 23 March. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012127
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012128
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her overseas service and awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). On 5 August 2009, the applicant was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing her foreign service, award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star, and her deployment to SWA. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130012128 3 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012129
Item 29 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Germany from 20 July 1961 through 3 July 1962. According to Table 2-2, Soldiers assigned to Berlin during the period 14 August 1961 through 1 June 1963 qualified for award of the AFEM. His record does not show he was stationed in Berlin; therefore, barring evidence to the contrary, there is an insufficient basis to award him either the AOM or AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012133
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and Honorable Discharge Certificate to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-6378. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214 and Honorable Discharge Certificate. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012150
The applicant requests correction of his military records to allow him to transfer his education benefits to his spouse under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI Bill program was not in effect during his period of active military service. The law states only those individual who served on active duty on or after 1 August 2009 are eligible to transfer education benefits under the provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012159
The applicant states he was promoted to the rank of colonel by a special promotion board in 2009 and he submitted his Form 56-R (Promotion Qualification Statement) in a timely fashion. On 23 November 2009, the applicant was informed that he had been selected for promotion to the rank of colonel by a Standby Advisory Board under the 2009 criteria with a date of rank of 30 March 2010, provided documentation was submitted to verify assignment to a valid MC position. Therefore, in the absence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012162
The applicant states he was recommended for promotion in accordance with National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-101 (Warrant Officers - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) on 30 October 2009. The IG determined that: * at the time his supervisor recommended him for promotion, he met the minimum requirement for promotion, military education, and placement into an appropriately allocated CW5 control-graded position * the actioning of his promotion recommendation to his state...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012165
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Army Commendation Medal * Global War...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012166
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). In accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) he should have been awarded the BSM based on his award of the CIB. Only during WWII, when the CIB was created, was authorization granted to automatically award the BSM based on individuals having been awarded the CIB or CMB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012171
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he remains entitled to his $15,000 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) and cancellation of all recoupment action. The original addendum was altered as it was missing the required name and rank of the Enlisting Official, and date of signature as required under Section IX (Certification by Service Representative) on page 4, as well as the date signed by the Soldier. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012172
The applicant provides in support of his request: * Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Federal Recognition Examining Board (FREB) appointment memorandum, dated 28 July 2009 * HIARNG FREB proceedings, dated 28 July 2009 * Oath of Office , dated 3 September 2009 * Hawaii Department of Defense appointment Orders 251-025, dated 8 September 2009 * Oath of Office, dated 4 April 2011 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Orders 269 AR, dated 27 October 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012173
The applicant requests, in effect: a. adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) to first lieutenant (1LT) in accordance with Army Regulation 135-100 (Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Army), Table 3-1 (Creditable Service Credit); b. his DOR to captain (CPT) be adjusted based on the time in service requirements from 1LT to CPT. Table 3-1 (Creditable Service Credit) of Army Regulation 135-100 provides, in pertinent part, that seven or more years of extensive practical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012177
It shows that orders must be issued to award, change, terminate, and reinstate SDAP and that the Commander, HRC, is the order issuing authority; and b. paragraph 3-23 (Eligibility criteria for SDAP) that enlisted Soldiers are eligible to receive SDAP when they are qualified in one of the authorized SD assignments and shows that CMF 18, Army Special Operations Forces Soldiers are authorized SDAP-5. The evidence of record shows the applicant was issued orders for SDAP-5 and he was paid SDAP-5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012179
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. At the time, his commanding officer read all of his military personnel and finance files; Army health records; and two doctors' statements, one for a mental health consultation and one diagnosing him with a mental illness. c. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012182
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no documentation in the FSM's reconstructed record that shows the unit or units he was assigned to during his service in the Republic of Korea. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012185
The applicant requests payment of the second half of his Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). In his own sworn statement, dated 8 September 2012, he stated: * he signed the OAB Addendum in December 2009 as part of his accessioning packet * he received half of his bonus in December 2009 but had not received the remainder * through no fault of his own, the OAB Addendum was not completed correctly, which was the reason the remainder of the OAB had not been paid b. The policy in effect in December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012186
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and a review of the letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 20 May 2013; his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer of Discharge); and his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). His DA Form 20 is incorrect in the following particulars: (1) item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) showing the date, 18 April 1969, associated with his secondary military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012189
The applicant provides copies of: * Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) Orders 077-221, dated 18 March 2009 * GAARNG assignment orders, dated 11 September 2009 * State promotion orders, dated 17 June 2010 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Federal recognition Special Orders Number 142 AR, dated 2 July 2010 * NGB memorandum for The Adjutants General, dated 30 January 2004, subject: Promotion of Mobilized ARNG Officers Who are Selected for Promotion by a DA Mandatory Promotion Board * 22 pages of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012192
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. c. NGB Form 22 that shows he enlisted in the NJARNG on 27 August 1968 and was separated on 5 March 1976. f. Letter from the NJARNG to a Member of Congress, dated 20 March 2013, advising him that based on the documents the applicant submitted, the NJARNG determined he completed 18 years and 11 months of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012194
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012194 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as "Ellar" instead of "Elden." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012196
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 24 (Character of Service), honorable vice uncharacterized * item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation), as medical disability vice failed medical/physical procurement standards 2. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and a VA Rating Decision. In the applicant's case, his records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012197
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records, including his enlistment document, consistently show his middle name spelled as "Ray" throughout his military service. 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 the spelling of his middle name as "Ray" as shown on his enlistment document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012203
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 applicant's service record is void of any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action. In the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy...