ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012867
The applicant requests correction of the spelling of his last name on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) completed at that time shows his last name as "xxxxelsen." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows a typographical error was made when the applicant's last name was recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012870
An NGB 337, dated 2 October 2009, shows he was commissioned a CPT in the SCARNG and granted temporary Federal recognition on 2 October 2009. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show he received successive additional periods of extension of temporary Federal recognition and amend NGB Federal Recognition Special Orders Number 57 AR, dated 22 February 2013, to show he was extended Federal recognition in the rank of CPT effective 2 October 2009 for initial appointment. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012872
The FSM married the applicant on 26 October 2000. The applicant provided a letter from DFAS to a Member of Congress, dated 5 June 2013, which stated: * the FSM retired on 1 September 1997 * he was not married at the time, but he had minor children and he elected children only SBP coverage * he married the applicant on 26 October 2000, but he did not notify DFAS within 1 year of that marriage that he wished to elect spouse SBP coverage * his lack of an SBP election constitutes a declination...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012877
The applicant's military records do not contain any general orders awarding him the 2nd award of the Purple Heart. While there are no orders in the applicants available records awarding him a 2nd award of the Purple Heart, his DA Form 20 verifies that he sustained multiple fragment wounds on 25 May 1970 and was a patient at the 27th Surgical Hospital. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012878
Based on the foregoing, it would be in the interest of equity to grant the applicant a military educational waiver for the FY05 through FY12 LTC boards and send his records to an SSB for promotion consideration to LTC under the FY05 through FY12 promotion criteria. If he is selected for promotion to LTC, it would be appropriate to grant a military educational waiver for the applicable COL board and send his records to an SSB for promotion consideration under the applicable COL criteria. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012879
As new issues, the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Achievement Medal * Army Volunteer Service Ribbon (known as the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) and Pistol Bar (9mm) 3. On 31 March 2013, as a result of a decision/recommendation by this Board, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) correcting the MOS shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012887
On 3 September 1997, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, due to charges preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012890
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Approved campaigns include: * Liberation of Iraq (19 March 2003-1 May 2003) * Transition of Iraq (2 May 2003-28 June 2004) c. Service members qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012892
If no DD Form 214 is available, issue a statement of service or transcript of military record. The evidence of record confirms the Army and Air Force Clemency and Parole Board upgraded the applicant's dishonorable discharge to a bad conduct discharge on 27 August 1969 and the Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate and corresponding DD Form 214 were provided to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks to be issued to the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012895
For Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and are separated with any characterization of service except "Honorable," enter "Continuous Honorable Active Service From" (first date of service which the DD Form 214 was not issued) until (date before commencement of current enlistment). In accordance with governing regulations only an honorable characterization could be awarded a Soldier upon completion of his/her period for which called or ordered to active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012899
The applicant provided a discharge document pertaining to the FSM entitled Report of Transfer or Discharge Armed Forces of the United States. It cannot be determined where this document was prepared, as at the time of his separation he would have been issued a WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation). At this time the FSM's records should be corrected by preparing an appropriate document to show he was discharged with an honorable characterization of service. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012902
On 7 December 1983, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge on 20 December 1983 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. A condition of submitting such a request is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012914
The applicant requests he be granted a reconsideration of the denial for award of the Purple Heart and to be shown to be entitled to award of the Ranger Tab. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the applicant the Purple Heart. _______ _ 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 | 20130012918
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. 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 AR20120011574, on 8 January 2013. His service record (DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket)) does not contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012924
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to the $50,000.00 Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) that he contracted for upon enlistment in the Army National Guard. However, the private loans in the amount of $40,826.00 would not receive any annual program payments. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and state Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he is entitled to the $50,000.00 Student...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012926
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012926 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was issued a bad conduct discharge on 21 September 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, as a result of conviction by court-martial. Although he had been restored to duty, during his second enlistment he received one general court-martial conviction and 126 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012927
In support of his application, the applicant provides the following documents: a. a copy of a DA Form 2496, dated 1 November 1968, that shows the Executive Officer, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, recommended the applicant for promotion to SSG (E-6). Specifically, there is no evidence the applicant appeared before a promotion board, that he was recommended for promotion by the board, and placed on the E-6 promotion list. c. Therefore, based on the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012928
On 12 April 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for voluntary discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 19 April 1973. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012930
c. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records showing she was unable able to perform her duties while she was serving on active duty. The Board further stated that her receipt of disability compensation from the VA is not evidence of any error or injustice on the part of the Army. The applicant provided medical evidence showing she was diagnosed in 2008 with having a physical disability that severely limits her physical activities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012937
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all service awards connected with his service in Iraq. c. 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 the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility, on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012939
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). There is no evidence of record which shows he enlisted under the LRP. The G-1 recommends granting the applicant relief and correcting item 15c of his DD Form 214 to show he did not have the SLRP option based on: a. a review of the applicant's enlistment documents (DA Form 3286) reveals he received the following incentives upon enlistment: * $4,000.00 high school graduate bonus for having 60 or more semester hours of college...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012940
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012940 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012941
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130012941 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130012941 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012945
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was retired in the rank and pay grade of Specialist/E-4. A review of the available records failed to show any evidence of the applicant being recommended for or promoted to pay grade E-4. Army Regulation 600-8-19, paragraph 1-20 states Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for disability at the promotion list grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012948
He was an only child and his family members wrote to their Congressional representative trying to get him out of Vietnam. However, his records do show he submitted a request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, on 18 January 1971. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012949
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 further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012953
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) to remove the Standard Form (SF) 312 (Classified Information Non-Disclosure Statement) and the DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record-Part II). iPERMS, however, contains a variety of documents that are not authorized to be filed in a Soldiers AMHRR, and these documents are filed in "Additional Folders."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012955
On 2 October 2002, he was released from active duty by reason of completion of required active service and returned to his MDARNG unit. 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 with a separation date of 2 October 2002 to include the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012959
A DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) with an audit date of 24 November 1969 shows his SSN entered as "587 XX XXXX." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 1 February 1967, stated the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form 214 was to be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was recorded on his DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012963
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 3xx-xx-xxxx instead of 2xx-xx-xxxx. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it appears on his social security card. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012964
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and an Honorable Discharge Certificate. A review of the applicant's records shows he had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service and his records contain no derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for the AGCM (1st Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012965
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant completed infantry training and he was awarded specialty number 1542. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 April 1972; and b. amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 April 1972 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012966
The applicant was discharged on 12 September 2012 for failure to meet military education/qualification requirements per his enlistment contract. On 21 November 2008, he signed a PSEB contract that clearly stated he would be terminated from bonus eligibility if he failed to become DMOSQ within 24 months of his enlistment and terminated with recoupment if he was separated from the ARNG for any reason unless due to death, injury, illness, or other impairment not the result of own misconduct. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012966,
The applicant was discharged on 12 September 2012 for failure to meet military education/qualification requirements per his enlistment contract. On 21 November 2008, he signed a PSEB contract that clearly stated he would be terminated from bonus eligibility if he failed to become DMOSQ within 24 months of his enlistment and terminated with recoupment if he was separated from the ARNG for any reason unless due to death, injury, illness, or other impairment not the result of own misconduct. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012968
His records contain several other documents that list his DOB other than he requests. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB was recorded both correctly and incorrectly in his records. _______ _ 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 | 20130012969
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 8 January 1976, after consulting with counsel, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trail by court-martial. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012970
The applicant states in an attached statement that the undesirable discharge was somewhat fair but then it was changed to other than honorable and finally to dishonorable. On 13 April 1973, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, he was discharged for unfitness under conditions other than honorable due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature. On 7 September 1978, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge 9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012972
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) discharge. On 8 July 1988, he accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP), under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), for missing movement through neglect, on or about 5 July 1988. On 7 April 1989, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012973
This memorandum states all initial appointments of warrant officers and appointments in a higher grade (promotion) by warrant or commission will be issued by the President effective 7 January 2011. c. Before NDAA 2011, all National Guard warrant officer promotions effective DOR was the date of the State promotion orders as stated in the Federal Recognition Board recommendations. Based on NGB Policy Memorandum Number 07-026, he would have been eligible for promotion to CW2 upon completion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012977
On 22 September 1989, the applicants company commander initiated action against the applicant to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), paragraph 14-2c, for commission of a serious offense, wrongful use of a controlled substance cocaine, with a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012978
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's AMHRR confirms the SSN that the applicant claims is correct is the same SSN identified upon his entry on active duty and listed on a majority of the documents on file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry in item 3 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN as listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012980
The applicant requests the issuance of a separate DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing he served honorably during his first period of service (27 November 1984-18 September 1987). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 27 November 1984 and was discharged on 13 April 1990 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130012994
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). While there is no available evidence to support awarding the applicant the ARCOM, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for award of the ARCOM by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1130.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013000
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 he served in Korea and award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Korea Defense Service Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013001
He requests that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) consider changing his SPD code and narrative reason for separation so that he may to continue to serve in the Reserve component. This separation is mandatory under Title 10, U.S. Code (USC), Section 631(a) and the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges), paragraph 5-9(d)(g), provided this is not in contravention of Army Regulation 600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013002
The applicant requests correction of his records to show, in effect: * he was injured at Fort Dix, NJ and received medical treatment on 15 July 1989 * the separation date on his 1990 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect a date in 1991 * pay for active duty during November and December 1990 2. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was injured and received medical treatment on or about 15 July 1989, REFRAD in 1991,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013003
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013004
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 22 June 1978, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for unsuitability. On 13 October 1978, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013009
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Air Medal and Purple Heart. 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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 15 May 1969 through 14 May 1971; b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013011
The applicant requests correction of her National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show her character of service as honorable vice uncharacterized in order to secure benefits. 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...