ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012487
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty retirement or discharge. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the year of his induction as 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012489
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: a. DD Form 214 for the period ending 17 August 1961: * 1 bronze service star for the Korean Summer-Fall Campaign 53 * Korean Presidential Unit Citation * Two Overseas Service Bars * Driver Badge with Driver W-Bar b. DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 1972: * Two additional bronze service stars for his Vietnam Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012490
Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) he entered active duty on 10 June 2000 instead of 15 August 2000; c. Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) he completed 11 months of active duty instead of 8 months and 27 days of active duty; d. Item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) his date of rank to CPT as 10 April 2000 instead of 30 July 1996; and e. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized (All periods of service)) award of the: (1)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012491
The applicant's military records show: a. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record confirms that during his entire period of service he chose to serve under the last name that is shown on his DD Form 214 and on every document filed in his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012493
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. However, in the absence of orders or documentation that conclusively shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012496
On 18 September 1990, the applicants commander recommended that she be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members because of unsatisfactory performance or conduct (or both) while in an entry level status. The available evidence of record clearly shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012500
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. Prior to retirement, it does not appear she applied for the transfer of benefits while on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012501
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place Entered Active Duty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting, "Husterhoeh Kaserne Pirmasens Germany" from item 7a of his 31 July 1995 DD Form 214 and adding "AFEES, Cleveland, Ohio".
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012503
His Army military personnel record contains the following: * A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 13 February 1970, which lists his SSN as "X44-XX-XXXX" * A DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States), dated 14 January 1970, which lists his SSN as "X44-XX-XXXX" * A DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 30 December 1970, which lists his SSN as "X44-XX-XXXX" * A DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), audited on 25 April 1971, which lists his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012504
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank and grade as private first class (PFC)E-3 vice private two (PV2)E-2. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The applicant contends his pay grade on his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his rank/grade as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012506
The applicant requests the fourth and fifth digits of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 10 July 1969 be changed to "92." Item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) contains an entry showing his SSN with the fourth and fifth digits as "92." Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012507
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. On 20 May 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was both proper and appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012509
The applicant states his military records do not reflect the training that he received while serving in Vietnam. Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations-Separation Documents), as then in effect, stated: a. to list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012510
The deployment is not listed on his DD Form 214. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080016340, on 13 January 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry, "0000-00-00" and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012511
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of shows the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial and was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012513
There is no evidence in the applicant's record and he provides insufficient evidence to support his contention that: * he was not given the opportunity to receive an OAB * he was told there were no incentives available at the time * his commissioning through OCS and subsequent branch transfer contributed to his ineligibility in error 5. Notwithstanding the absence of a signed OAB agreement, it is reasonable to assume that had the applicant been in New York on the date of his commissioning,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012514
I received a response from OTSG, they stated that I would have to initiate a new contract with today's date as the effective date and the previous contract will have to be submitted for ABCMR [Army Board for Correction of Military Records]. According to the DOD Financial Management Regulation (DODFMR), Volume 7A, effective July 2011, the following definitions are made regarding amount of special pay for a Physician Assistant: * HPORB: $10,000.00 for 2 years, $15,000.00 for 3 years, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012516
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 25 of his DD Form 214 as corrected by two DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) shows "None." Therefore, based on the regulatory policy in effect at the time, it would only be appropriate to add to the appropriate item of his DD Form 214 an entry showing he completed Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman training in June 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012519
The applicant provides: * his statement of the incident of 29 September 2011 * his statement of the incident of 7 October 2011 * email endorsement from LTC K, dated 4 June 2012 * Commander's Recommended Approval, DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 20 June 2012 * Sworn statements from MAJ FDR, Chief Warrant Officer Two P, Sergeant (SGT) V, SGT F, SGT W, and SGT C * two Officer Evaluation Reports (OER) * Officer Record Brief (ORB) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. When the applicant provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012520
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states these awards are missing from his DD Form 214 and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KLM-SA and KLM-KU to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 May 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012529
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his service with the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, from 8 February 1968 to 7 February 1969, in Vietnam, this unit was cited for award of the: * Valorous Unit Award, 31 January to 19 February 1968, based on DA General Orders (DAGO) Number 48, dated 1968 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, 19 June 1968 to 31 July 1970, based on DAGO Number 51, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012530
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012530 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 March 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The evidence of record clearly shows the court-martial charges...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012532
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ _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 | 20130012540
After consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. a. However, there is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. The record shows he received treatment for his drug abuse and that he did not have any mental conditions that were found to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012541
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and his unit awards. However, there is no evidence of record which shows he served in active ground combat. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012543
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His 7 November 2003 DD Form 214 provides the following - * command assignment to which transferred NA * station were separated Aberdeen Proving Ground * 9 months and 4 days of creditable active service * item 18 (Remarks) includes the statement that the applicant had completed the period of service for which he was ordered to active duty * type of separation discharge * character of service ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012545
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and any other personal or unit awards missed on his DD Form 214. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in Vietnam during three campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award with three bronze service stars. Adding the following to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012550
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. The evidence of record shows during the applicants period of service from 22 February 1977 through 21 February 1983 he served in Korea for a period of 11 months and 18 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 ending on 21 February 1983 the entry, "00 00 00" and adding the entry, "00 11 18" * adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012555
All of the documents contained in the applicants Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (previously known as the official military personnel file) lists SSN XXX-XX-XX8X, which he now claims is incorrect. His record clearly lists this SSN on all applicable documents maintained throughout his military service. Absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012558
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show all awards to which he is entitled. The applicant's military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the NDSM and ROKWSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012559
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 issued to him at the time lists the same first name that is recorded on his enlistment documents and on all other documents filed in his military record. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012561
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show: a. he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) after serving 2 years of active duty; b. he was honorably discharged from the USAR and Army National Guard (ARNG) after serving 5 years; and c. his service number as "0x 7xx 4xx." The applicant's request to correct his military records to show he was honorably discharged from the USAR after serving 2 years of active duty was noted. His request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012564
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show these awards for his service in Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 20 September 1966 through 12 September 1968 and its addition to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012575
There is no evidence of record which shows a recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, was initiated by his commanding officer. Chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, provided for separation for the convenience of the Government. The separation authority and narrative reason for separation used in the applicant's case are correct and were applied in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012578
The applicant requests her 1990 uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. The regulation stated in: a. Paragraph 5-11 - Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entry on active duty or active duty for training for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012580
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The discharge proceedings appear to have been conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012583
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicants records contain no evidence that he was deemed physically unfit to perform the duties of his office, rank, grade or rating while on active duty or that he should have been processed for separation through the Physical Disability Evaluation System. Although the applicant was subsequently diagnosed as having PTSD approximately 7 years after his discharge, there appears to be no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012584
He provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 2012 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) for the period ending 31 March 2012 * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter), dated 26 February 2009 * CAARNG memorandum, dated 1 August 2011, subject: Non-Selection for Retention under the Provisions of National Guard Regulation 635-102 (Officers and Warrant Officers Selective Retention) * DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012586
IN THE CASE OF BOARD DATE: 1 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012586 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 October 1970, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority (a major general) approved the applicant's request for voluntary discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the applicant be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and furnished...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012590
A Standard Form 93 and Standard Form 88 completed shortly before he enlisted show no history of medical treatment for psychiatric conditions. Chapter 3 of Army Regulation 40-501 gives the various medical conditions and physical defects which may render a Soldier unfit for further military service. Any other records the Board may review are not normally provided to applicants in advance of the Board's decision.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012591
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Bronze Star Medal * Air Medal * All foreign awards 2. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 July 1970 the Vietnam Service Medal and adding the: * Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012593
On 31 March 2006, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), due to disability, severance pay. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. He was determined to be physically unfit for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012594
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's request for processing through the PDES. He saw combat stress and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder on 23 July 2008, but was not started on any medications despite being described as psychotic and manic/hypomanic. The fact that the applicant suffered from mental health issues is not in question; however, the evidence of record shows the applicant was receiving treatment and he consulted with counsel prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012595
c. The CRSC Office was unable to verify the below conditions as combat-related disabilities: * Hemorrhoids; this condition does not meet the criteria for CRSC * Knee condition, left knee; there is no evidence to connect disability to parachute or airborne operations * Lumbosacral or cervical strain of left spine; the documentation does not show accident or incident to connect disability to a combat-related event; the VA rating states his back pain is due to kidney infection * Scars of scalp;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012597
As such, I have removed him from command. The applicant is more focused on that the GOMOR-imposing officer has since decided the GOMOR has served its intended purpose, and that since the GOMOR-imposing officer supports removal of the GOMOR from his records, he must also support removal of the contested OER from the same records. After a comprehensive review of the evidence in the applicant's AMHRR, the applicant's contentions and arguments, and the evidence submitted in support of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012599
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) of her late father, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Silver Star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the entry, "Prisoner of War, Company K, 16th Infantry Regiment,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012600
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM for the period 8 August 1966 through 6 August 1968 and b. adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 August 1968 the: * AGCM (1st Award) * AFEM *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012603
The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 (copy 1) * DA Form 759 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate - Army), for the period from November 1970 to February 1971 * Certificate for award of the ARCOM with 3rd OLC for the period April 1969 to December 1970, dated 19 December 1970 * General Orders Number 3104, dated 17 February 1971, announcing award of the BSM for the period 16 February 1970 to 15 February 1971 (This order contains a hand-lettered entry indicating the order...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012604
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-X31X" instead of "XXX-XX-X13X." His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) identifies his service number; his SSN does not appear on this form. It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012606
The applicant requests item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 January 1991 be corrected to show his character of service as "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized." It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Since he was in an entry-level status when he was released from active duty in 1991, his character of service...