ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012607
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * Army records show his DOB as 29 April 1949 * his correct DOB is 7 May 1949 3. _______ _ __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 | 20130012613
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) and Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM). The applicant states in a handwritten note on an internet printout of the KLM criteria that the 5th Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, had orders and was staged at a holding base in the Mojave Desert in preparation to be deployed for approximately 3 weeks. There is no evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012616
The applicant's discharge processing documentation is not available for review. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012617
The applicant states: * after the CAARNG's incentive bonus scandal was publicized and the misconduct of Master Sergeant (MSG) Txxx Jxxxx was revealed, the CAARNG established the Incentive Task Force (ITF) to investigate all bonuses paid by the State * during his 12 continuous years of service in the CAARNG, he received a total of three (3) incentive bonuses (an $8,000 enlistment bonus in 2001, a $15,000 reenlistment bonus in 2007, and a $10,000 officer accession bonus (OAB) in 2008) * during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012618
BOARD DATE: 11 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012618 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged with a UD on 16 August 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012619
The applicant requests correction of his record to entitle him to an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). The applicant provides: a. a memorandum by the NYARNG Officer Strength Manager, subject: Letter of Acceptance for Reserve Duty Branching Panel, dated 9 September 2009, accepting the applicant as an officer candidate for an AOC 92A vacancy; b. email exchange originated by him on 1 August 2010 inquiring what his branch was -- told it was Ordnance; c. Officer/Warrant Officer Accession Bonus...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012621
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 December 2010 by removing the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and 3rd award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device. The applicant states she is not authorized the OSR and the AFRM with "M" Device (3rd Award) may only be awarded once. However, with regard to removing the AFRM with "M" Device (3rd Award), evidence shows the applicant has over 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012626
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded or authorized the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The applicant states: * he retired from active duty on 30 April 2002 after 21 years of active service * his last assignment was at the Command and General Staff College, where he provided support to the faculty in the training of field grade officers * the GWOTSM was awarded by President George W....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012629
The applicant requests correction of item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his DOB as 13 October 1949. 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. All of his service personnel records show his DOB as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012633
The applicant states he believes he was not selected for promotion to COL due to an error in his Officer Evaluation Report (OER). The applicant provides his 1992 OER. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other than General Officers) states promotion reconsideration by an SSB may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error, which existed in the record at the time of consideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012636
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes the Army's awards policy. Absent evidence to confirm he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that he was treated for those wounds by military medical personnel while serving in the RVN and that treatment was made a matter of record the evidence he provides is insufficient to show he met the criteria for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012637
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Achievement Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012644
The record contains a DD Form 214 showing he: * was discharged on 24 January 2013 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, alcohol rehabilitation failure, with an honorable discharge. It states that the SPD code JPD is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012645
The applicant provides: * medical document * DA Form 2807-1 (Report of Medical History) * DA Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination) * DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record Enlisted) * permanent physical profiling memorandum * reassignment orders and revocation of reassignment orders * personal statement * Medical Report and Functional Capacity * Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) Process * Summary of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)/Medical Retention Board (MMRB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012647
The applicant requests adjustment of her effective date of promotion to captain (CPT) in the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) from 2 May 2013 to 3 July 2012. The applicant provides: * Orders 238-002 for appointment in the ARNG * DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit Health Services Officer) * Orders 035-32904 for promotion to CPT * BOLC Diploma * promotion memorandum CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was appointed as a 1LT in the MIARNG on 18 August 2011...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012656
On 20 October 1981, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct - frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. On 3 November 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012659
On 22 October 1992, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and he was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) that authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or a dishonorable discharge, the possible effects of a discharge under other than honorable conditions if his request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial were approved, and of the procedures and rights available to him. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012660
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 his date of birth (DOB) as 22 July 1956 instead of 19 July 1956. Based on the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct item 4 of his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 22 July 1956.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012665
The applicant requests correction of item 5 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to correctly list his DOB as XX August 1960 vice XX June 1958. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Several documents filed in the applicant's military personnel record list his DOB as XX August 1960, the same DOB as shown on the birth certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012667
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) 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. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, a PEB rates all disabilities using the VA Schedule of Rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012672
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 October 1987, after having considered the applicant's request, the separation authority approved his request and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. His service did not support a GD or an HD at the time of his discharge, nor would it be appropriate to upgrade his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012674
The applicant provides copies of: * his 6 August 2004 active duty orders * 29 December 2004 deployment orders for Company D, 184th Infantry Battalion * a 17 November 2005 Chronological Record of Medical Care * 16 November 2006 3rd Infantry Division Casualty Line Report * 21 December 2005 DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * 16 January 2006 Chronological Record of Medal Care * 9 September 2007 DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012679
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, U.S. 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 applicant's discharge proceedings, for homosexuality,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012681
BOARD DATE: 13 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012681 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states the DD Form 214 in question only shows 2 months and 14 days foreign service completed during deployment in support of Desert Storm. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's unit earned the MUC during his deployment to SWA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012683
The applicant requests correction of item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the entry "1A" instead of "NA." The evidence of record shows the applicant was a USAR Soldier who entered ADT on 23 February 2011 and upon completion of his training, he was released from active duty on 8 July 2011 for completion of required service in accordance with chapter 4 of Army Regulation 635-200. There is no evidence that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012684
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribe the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012685
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her record to show she contracted for a Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) reenlistment/ extension bonus (REB) when she reenlisted on 27 February 2006 and payment of the bonus. She provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 25 March 2000, and associated documents * DD Form 4, dated 27 February 2006, and associated documents * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) * self-authored...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012687
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Contrary to the applicant's contention that the imposing officer directed this Article 15 be filed locally, the evidence of record shows the imposing commander directed filing the Article 15 in the performance section of his AMHRR. Contrary to his contention that this Article 15 is untrue, the evidence of record shows his Article 15 proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012688
Counsel states, in effect, the applicant should be awarded the Purple Heart based on his awards and orders showing he was hospitalized. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the BSM for meritorious service under the WWII criteria...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012690
The applicant states the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) considered information that was erroneously placed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AHMRR) and has since been removed. He provided a memorandum from the Commanding General, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, dated 27 February 2013, wherein MG J____ C. M____ stated he did not intend for the Army Regulation 15-6 investigation to be placed in the applicant's AMHRR as an allied document to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012691
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. Paragraph 8-26y of National Guard Regulation 600-200, in effect at the time, provided for the discharge of Soldiers who were medically unfit for retention under the standards of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 3. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012692
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility (AOE) designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or Iraq Campaign Medal. The applicant's record did not contain any AT orders or previous orders awarding him the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012695
The primary care provider stated the applicant: (1) reported to the emergency room for treatment as a result of a laceration to his chin that occurred the previous night; (2) was concerned that someone may have given him something in his drink because he blacked out after drinking; (3) had the odor of ethanol alcohol and was likely intoxicated; (4) his blood alcohol level was 200 (per 1,000 or 0.20 percent) which is clinically intoxicated, but in someone who drinks daily, this may be his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012697
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 13 January 1992 to show the Valorous Unit Award and the Southwest Asia Service Medal with three vice two bronze service stars. Based upon his application, the evidence of record, and accompanying supporting documents the applicant submitted, it does not appear that he was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. b Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012701
The Director stated: * the MOS was not on the list of approved critical skills at the time of enlistment * a Bonus Addendum could not be found * a Bonus Control Number (BCN) was given which supported an incentive being offered at the time * a review of policy and her DD Form 4 supported an incentive being offered at the time 7. The advisory opinion further stated her DD Form 1966 and bonus addendum could not be found in her record, though her DD Form 4 supports an incentive being offered at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012703
Although his request for reconsideration was received within 1 year of the ABCMR's original decision, he did not provide new evidence and/or argument with this request; therefore, the portion of his application pertaining to type of discharge, rank/grade, Selective Service number, foreign and/or sea service, and education will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. Item 27 is used for chronologically entering each wound received as a result of enemy action during the period covered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012705
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. promotion to sergeant (E-5); b. service in Vietnam with Troops C and D, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment from 6 September 1967 through 5 July 1968; c. conduct and efficiency ratings of excellent; and d. award of the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). It...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012711
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he completed 13 years, 2 months, and 20 days of creditable military service for retired pay. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 April 1985 shows he was ordered to active duty during the period 21 September 1981 through 19 April 1985. The applicant was further advised that DFAS did not calculate his retired pay based on his retirement DD Form 214 but rather on his retirement order.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012716
There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's military personnel record contains no convictions by court-martial. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the applicant an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 19 May 1978, in lieu of the General Discharge Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012717
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show any unit awards he may be entitled to and the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012718
The applicant provides: * Exception to policy denial memorandum * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * Annex B (Enlisted Affiliation Bonus Addendum - ARNG) * DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in his records and he provides none to show he became qualified in this MOS. In the absence of additional documentary evidence that shows the applicant completed the required training and/or became MOS qualified in the MOS he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012719
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 the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his last name as "LXXXXXG." 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 | 20130012720
He is now 63 years of age and payments for the RCSBP continue to be taken out of his retired pay. The evidence of record confirms the applicant elected RCSBP spouse only coverage, Option C, based on the full amount of his retired pay. In addition, as he elected RCSBP Option C, there is an additional cost added to the SBP deduction to cover the benefit of immediate coverage from the date he made the election to the date he turned 60 years of age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012721
A memorandum to the applicant from the Chief, Personnel Division, NGB, dated 13 May 2013, informed the applicant of his promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army in the rank of captain with an effective date and DOR of 2 May 2013. The applicant's unit based his promotion eligibility on 23 November 2011, the date he entered the PAARNG, instead of 11 October 2009, which was his DOR based on his constructive service credit as a medical officer. e. The advisory opinion stated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012724
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 27 June 1969 to show his social security number (SSN) as XX2-XX-X84X vice XX5-XX-X48X * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 April 1979 to show all his awards 2. He was authorized four overseas service bars for his two tours of service in Vietnam while his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012725
On 8 January 2013, by memorandum, an official at HRC Promotions Branch notified the applicant that as a result of his failure to meet the NCOES requirements of Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 1-27b(2), his promotion orders to the rank/grade of SGM/E-9 have been revoked, effective 7 February 2012 and with a date of rank of 1 January 2004. b. Paragraph 1-27 (NCOES requirements for promotion and conditional promotions), a Soldier must be a USASMC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012729
On 25 April 2013, the ABCMR granted partial relief affording the applicant the following corrections to his records: a. amended his DD Form 214 to show award of the: * Bronze Star Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (2nd Award) * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation (2nd Award) * 12 years Civilian Education GED b. denied him: * correction of his last name * award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012730
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records by changing his last name from "Wasxxx" to "Warxxx." He had served 2 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active service and all documents in his records were signed by the applicant as having a last name of "Wasxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 13 October 1966, shows his DOB as 14 November 1947. _______ _ _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 | 20130012734
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the correct spelling of his mother's name * his correct mailing address * the dates of his foreign service in Afghanistan and Iraq * three Army Commendation Medals, two Driver and Mechanic Badges, Combat Action Badge, NATO Medal, and a Certificate of Achievement 2. His Enlisted Record Brief shows his authorized awards as the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct...