ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012354
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) to add his: * academic record/transcript from the U.S. Army War College (USAWC), dated 25 July 2003 * DA Form 1059-2 (Senior Service College Academic Report), from the USAWC, dated 25 July 2003 2. Appendix C of this regulation states his transcripts from the USAWC and DD Forms 1059-2 should be removed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012355
The applicant requests: * correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she completed 33 years and 6 months of service * service credit of 3 years that she completed but was not credited with * correction of her mandatory removal date to show 4 April 2015 * reinstatement and selection to attend the War College 2. However, she completed 3 more years with the USAR after that. The applicant contends: * her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012365
BOARD DATE: 6 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012365 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 13 (Employment - SSN) of his DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), completed at the time of his induction processing, lists his SSN as "XXX-XX-9XXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012372
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012375
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. In the absence of documentary evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat with his infantry unit, there is an insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012377
The applicant does not provide any evidence. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for a review of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 2 October 1981 under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012384
The applicant requests the records of his late grandfather, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant states his grandfather was wounded during World War I (WWI) but the Purple Heart was never added to his service records. The FSM's military records were not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012385
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 boards 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's contentions, supporting documents, and letters of support have been noted; however, he did not provide sufficient evidence to warrant an upgrade of his discharge when considering the serious nature of his offense during such a short period of service. Therefore, the Board determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012388
The applicant provides: * DA Form 1574 (Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers), dated 13 December 1992, and related documents * DA Form 4697 (Department of the Army Report of Survey), dated 6 January 1993, and related documents * DA Form 4651-R (Request for Reserve Component Assignment or Attachment), dated 24 January 1993 * an undated memorandum to the applicant, subject: Reduction Under Army Regulation 140-158 (Enlisted Personnel Classification, Promotion, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012400
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. If the sentence, as approved by the convening authority, includes a bad-conduct discharge, a dishonorable discharge, dismissal of an officer, or confinement for one year or more, the case is reviewed by the U.S. Army Court of Criminal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012403
The applicant provides: * DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award of Army Achievement, ARCOM, and Meritorious Service Medal) * ARCOM orders * Certificate of Achievement * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was deployed to SWA. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012404
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Bronze Star Medal. There is insufficient evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012408
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. A bronze service star is authorized with the EAME Campaign Ribbon/ Medal for each campaign a member is credited with participating in. There is insufficient evidence to show he was recommended for or awarded any Bronze Star Medals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012410
She is asking for the SBP that would be due to her and her children if her deceased husband would have completed his RCSBP election paperwork. By law and regulation, Reserve Component Soldiers who completed at least 20 years of qualifying service are issued a Twenty-Year Letter that informs them of their retirement eligibility and they are offered the opportunity to enroll in the RCSBP. If he did not have an eligible beneficiary until he married the applicant, he had 1 year to enroll her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012413
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him two awards of the Purple Heart. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that the FSM was wounded in Vietnam is not in doubt, she has failed to show through the evidence of record or evidence submitted with her application that such was the case. In the absence of evidence to show the FSM was wounded as a result of enemy action and treatment for such wounds were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012415
Therefore, he was entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show one silver service star for wear with his previously-awarded EAME Campaign Medal. Therefore, he was entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show one silver service star for wear with his previously-awarded KSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from the FSM's DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 January 1969 the EAME...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012416
The applicant provides copies of four Army medical records, two separation documents, and his VA disability ratings. The applicant's contention that his military records should be corrected to show he was medically discharged because the VA has granted him service connection for conditions that were incurred during military service. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant successfully performed his military duties at least through November 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012417
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show he was promoted to Technician 4, injured during World War II, and awarded the Purple Heart, along with several commemorative medals. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the applicant was advanced, upgraded, or promoted to Technician 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012418
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), as amended by Military Personnel Message 08-190, states the Combat Infantryman Badge may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and actively participating in such ground combat. The DA Forms 2823 from his platoon leader and two other SPCs are consistent in their statements that the applicant was present on 2 July 2010 when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012420
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Records show he participated in one campaign during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012421
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in his reconstructed records and he did not provide any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012424
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 21 August 1990, the separation authority approved his request for discharge, directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions, and directed that he be reduced to private/E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012434
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his first name as R_______ and middle name as B_____. His Standard Form 88, dated 10 June 1970, shows his first name as R_______ and middle name as B_____. The evidence of record confirms that upon the applicant's induction in the AUS his first and middle names were listed as R_______ and B____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012435
They granted that his claimed conditions were medically documented; however, the documentation provided did not show a relationship between his conditions and a combat event. Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for Reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, especially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012436
(4) Part III(c) (Duty Description-Daily Duties and Scope) contains the entry "Serves as an [sic] Fire Support Sergeant in a light Infantry Battalion deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom " However, during that rated period he did not deploy in support of the listed operation and the duties and responsibilities listed on his NCOER do not match his actual duties and responsibilities. The applicant contends contested NCOER 1 should be removed from his AMHRR because during this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012437
Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Consequently, his records were evaluated by an MEB that referred him to a PEB. The PEB found him medically unfit, rated his disabling condition at 10 percent, and recommended his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012438
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 25 May 2006 to show the: * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Army Lapel Button (ALB) * National Emergency Medal with 9-11 Clasp 2. It is issued to Soldiers who: * transition with an honorable characterization of service (those being transferred to another component for completion of a military service obligation and those receiving an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012442
Counsel requests: a. reconsideration of the applicant's earlier request for correction of her records by: * upgrading her general discharge to an honorable discharge * changing the narrative reason for separation from "Misconduct (Serious Offense)" to "Medical" * reinstating her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits by virtue of upgrading her discharge * expunging the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 5 February 2011, from her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012447
On 17 March 1964, the applicant's unit commander recommended the applicant be barred from reenlistment under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (General Provisions of Discharge and Release of Enlisted Personnel). His record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-2 on 23 April 1964, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-205 (Discharge and Release for Convenience of the Government of Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 7, by reason of early release of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012451
The system allowed the unit to generate the addendum and did not realize that he would have served exactly 13 years in the service at the end of his current contract. His REB Bonus Addendum, dated 27 November 2012, shows: a. he extended/reenlisted for a bonus in the amount of $10,000.00. b. for the 6-year $10,000.00 REB, the REB extension eligibility period is less than 13 years time in service (TIS).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012452
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. His DD Form 214 shows: * he enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 October 1954 * his military occupational specialty was 511.10 (carpenter) * he had 43 days of lost time * on 27 February 1957, he was discharged under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012453
Further, counsel submits an additional request to have the applicant placed on the Temporary Retired Disability List (TDRL) for evaluation under the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) if he cannot be medically retired. The progress notes show he sustained a mild brain injury on 3 April 2003 with residual vertigo, headaches, memory, and cognitive deficits. The applicant has not provided any medical documents, other than the VA disabilities ratings, which show he was treated on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012454
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests change of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his name as "N--- R----." 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 | 20130012455
Part Va (Evaluate the Rated Officer's Performance During the Rating Period and His/Her Potential for Promotion) of his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 11 January 2011 through 6 June 2011 be amended to show "Outstanding Performance, Must Promote" instead of "Satisfactory Performance, Promote;" and b. The applicant provides: * OER appeal * Officer Special Review Board (OSRB) proceedings * OER * Officer Record Brief * Evaluation Report Appeal * Letters of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012456
Counsel states: a. The applicant remained assigned to this unit until he was reassigned to the Retraining Brigade, Fort Riley, KS, on 18 September 1981. c. Paragraph 4 of the ROP shows the results of the summary court-martial (SCM) the applicant received on 16 September 1981. Two DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action) show the applicant was placed in confinement on 16 September 1981, was present for duty on 9 October 1981, and the form was sent to the Commander, 5th Unit, Retraining Brigade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012457
Public Law 110-552 established legal limitations on the transferability of unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and limited eligibility to members of the Armed Forces who were serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012458
Therefore, the state Office of Personnel Management and the NGB required a new appointment packet with an adjusted date. Paragraph 2-4 states the effective date of Federal recognition for appointment is the date on which the warrant officer executed the Oath of Office (NGB Form 337). Based on applicable law and regulation, he is entitled to have his Federal recognition orders amended to show the effective date of permanent Federal recognition in the rank of WO1 as 25 May 2011 and any pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012459
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012459 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 30 April 2001 he was discharged due to disability, due to low back pain, with severance pay under VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5295 and a 10 percent disability rating. The evidence provided by the applicant was already available or is insufficient to show the condition for which the applicant was medically discharged warranted a higher disability evaluation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012461
d. He acknowledges being absent without leave (AWOL) on two occasions and offers as his reasons his drug addiction, PTSD, divorce, inability to attend AA/NA meetings, and his deteriorating mental state. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 2 June 2008 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012462
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the month of his birth as "March" vice "May." Therefore, his birth certificate is accepted as sufficient evidence to warrant a correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show his month of birth as "March."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012468
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The State G-1 office reviewed her records and determined that she met her 2-year obligation based on her appointment date, not based on the date the bonus addendum was completed. The applicant served honorably throughout the period 28 August 2010 through 31 August 2012, thereby fulfilling the service obligation corresponding to her SELRES Special Pay Bonus contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012469
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the Army serial number (ASN) shown on his discharge records. 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 | 20130012472
The applicant provides: * Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) * a chronological list of combat-related injuries he sustained * WD AGO Form 0150-4 (Transcript from Enlisted Record) * WD AGO Form 280 (Army of the United States Certificate of Service) * Certificate in Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Honorable Discharge * General Orders Number 4 * General Orders Number 5 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's complete military records are not available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012473
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His claim for inability to independently perform ADLs under other traumatic injury for an additional 30 days was not approved because his loss did not meet the TSGLI standard. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012475
His Service Record does not show any lost time or record of trial by court-martial that would have precluded him from being awarded the AGCM. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), 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, for the first award only, upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012477
The applicant states he enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) in the "Active First" program for a period of 4 years with a $40,000 bonus. The G-1 advisory official's review of the case revealed the applicant was requesting the $20,000 enlistment bonus he was entitled to for enlisting in the ARNG in addition to the $40,000 enlistment bonus that he received for enlisting into the Active Army under the "Active First" program. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012478
The applicant requests correction of his award of the Combat Action Badge to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Combat Infantryman Badge may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and actively participating in such ground combat. However, it is not intended to award the Combat Action Badge to all Soldiers who serve in a combat zone or imminent danger area.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012480
The applicant states: a. he was wrongfully denied promotion from first lieutenant to captain while he was a member of the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) even though he met all requirements for promotion as of 20 June 2011, the approximate date of the June 2011 Captain Promotion Board for the GAARNG. There is no evidence of record which shows he was promoted to captain in the USAR or GAARNG on 22 June 2011. Neither Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012484
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012486
JFHQ - NY, NYARNG, Latham, NY, Orders 130-0002, dated 10 May 2013, announced the applicant's retirement from active duty effective 30 June 2013 and placement on the retired list in the rank of LTC (O-5) effective 1 July 2013. The applicant and his counsel contend that the applicant's records should be corrected to show he was involuntarily retired in the rank of COL (O-6) because he was not fully informed by NYARNG senior leadership or SMEs of the issues related to his redeployment that...