ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013141
There is no evidence in the applicant's available military records that show he was awarded the BSM or the CIB or that he served in an infantry MOS. The War Department received requests to award the CIB to non-infantry individuals and units employed as infantry during tactical emergencies. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence that shows he was awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013142
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 Air Medal (AM). There are no orders in his military personnel record that show he was awarded the AM. The applicant's military personnel record does not contain any record showing the number or type of missions, nor does it contain any evidence which recorded the number of flight hours.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013144
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 Vietnam Campaign Medal and any other authorized awards. Records show he participated in three campaign periods during his service in the Vietnam. 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 16 February 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013145
The applicant states he is providing his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show he served as a combat infantryman in Vietnam in 1969 to 1970. He served with distinction in Vietnam, received all excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service, and was medically retired for wounds received in action prior to the completion of 1 year of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013146
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130013146 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130013146 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013152
The applicant states that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Vietnam in February 1970 and he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V Device for the same action. He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Medal, and Bronze Star Medal. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013155
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1372 (Grade on Retirement Physical Disability, Members of the Armed Forces), states that unless entitled to a higher retired grade under some other provision of law, any member of an Armed Force who is retired for physical disability under section 1201 or 1204 of this title, or whose name is placed on the TDRL under section 1202 or 1205 of this title, is entitled to the grade equivalent to the highest of the following: * the grade or rank in which he is serving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013156
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM), and the Combat Action Badge (CAB). He had served 11 months and 13 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his awards as the ARCOM, National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013163
The applicant requests payment of board certification pay (BCP) for the period 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2012. He contacted the Office of The Surgeon General (OTSG), Special Pay Division and they were able to pay his BCP retroactive to 1 October 2012, but he was instructed to contact the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to coordinate a DFAS payment for 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2012. However, his service record does not indicate he submitted for or was authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013167
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. The law limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013168
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, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. The law requires a member to be on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013170
His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Korean Service Medal (KSM) * United Nations Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * item 26 (Foreign and/or Sea Service) 2 months and 21 days * Item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) "Korea 31 Aug 50" 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013173
He further states he requested an adjustment to his DOR to CPT so that he could appear before the FY 13/14 MAJ/O-4 Promotion Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant was awarded his BA degree on 27 July 2009 (but ceremoniously presented his degree on 11 September 2009); and b. amending his DOR to CPT to 27 July 2009. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013174
This memorandum informed the FSM that he was 22 to 27 pounds over the weight standards prescribed in Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). (3) ARPC 600-E which shows he served in the: (a) Regular Army from 1 February 1967 to 30 April 1971 and was credited with 5 good years for retirement (50 or more retirement points per year). * 1 May 1971 to 30 April 1972: 15 points * 1 May 1972 to 2 October 1972: 6 points (c) ARNG from 9 December 1972 to 4 March 1978 and was credited...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013181
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to change his date of birth from 14 April 1945 to 15 April 1945. A thorough review of every document contained in his available military personnel record, many of which bear his signature, shows that his date of birth consistently appears as 14 April 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013191
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and that she is entitled to an annuity. She provides the following: * DD Forms 2656-7, dated 8 February 2013 and undated * Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form, undated * Forms W-4P (Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments), undated * Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 4 June 2004 * The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013193
The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive Health Professions Officer Board Certification Pay (HPOBCP) at an annual rate of $6,000.00/year as a Physician Assistant (PA) for the period of his Reserve Component (RC) mobilization from 11 September 2011 through 18 September 2012. The applicant states he was mobilized and deployed with 3 months remaining to complete his Masters of Science degree as a PA and based on All Army Activities (ALARACT) Message 195/2010 (Army Special Pay Plan for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013194
The applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision prior to retirement, but he did not do so. Prior to retirement, he did not apply for the transfer of benefits while serving 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 applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his family members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013195
The applicant requests approval for transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his record should be corrected to show he applied to transfer his education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill to all his eligible family members prior to his placement on the TDRL on 22 June 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013215
The file contained a memorandum for record (MFR) relating to a successful Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) appeal of an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) as a first lieutenant (1LT). She provides: * A self-authored statement * An IG letter, dated 2 July 2013 * Numerous email * Memorandum, Subject: SSB Validation Panel Results FY12, LTC Army OS, dated 10 December 2012 * Promotion board files for FY11, FY12, and FY13 * Officer Record Brief (ORB) CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013222
Upon his separation from the Army he was not informed of the need to transfer his education benefits to his spouse while still serving on active duty. 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 evidence of record shows the applicant was serving on active duty until his retirement on 19 May 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013225
His REB Bonus Addendum, dated 27 February 2009, shows: a. he extended for a bonus in the amount of $15,000.00. To date, he has served over 5 years of this 6-year reenlistment, he deployed to Afghanistan, and he recently reenlisted for a 4-year period. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's contention his contract stated he would receive the total amount of the REB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013239
The applicant requests reinstatement of his Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) with a forgoing of his Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP); or grant him relief from the collection of the OAB with continued payments under the SLRP. The applicant's SLRP addendum clearly states that if he received a commission he would still retain his SLRP entitlement. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show he terminated his enlisted SLRP option in favor of accepting the OAB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013240
The applicant states: * it is true he was not DMOSQ at the time of his extension * he was DMOSQ by 2 May 2007, well before his 12 July 2007 contract effective date * regarding acceptance of the AGR position, policy has since changed to allow a Soldier to retain incentives * he entered into a contract trusting he was eligible for the REB and SLRP * per the terms he had fully performed his end of the contract * he would not have agreed to the extension if not for the REB and SLRP 5. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013241
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was approved by the State Army National Guard (ARNG) to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). After a thorough inquiry of his request for assistance on 23 April 2010, it was determined that he was eligible to receive the SLRP, but his SLRP addendum to his enlistment contract, dated 26 September 2007, had not been completed. Further, after a thorough investigation into this matter, the VAARNG IG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013243
The applicant states, in effect, that his son was born on 19 July 2010 and on 29 June 2011, he submitted a DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Change Certificate) to the Retirement Services Officer (RSO) along with a copy of his sons birth certificate changing his election from spouse to spouse and children. The applicant submitted his change of election through the nearest RSO within 1-year of his sons birth and it is reasonable to expect that the RSO would take the steps necessary to make the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013244
The applicant requests his DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 19 June 2003, be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse and children coverage. A Statement of Spousal Concurrence, dated 19 June 2003, shows Lori concurred with his SBP election (no survivor coverage for spouse; but coverage for children). No survivor coverage for spouse, but coverage for children 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013246
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013246 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of 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)) covering the period 2 August 2007 through 1 August 2008 to show "Outstanding Performance, Must Promote" instead of "Satisfactory Performance, Promote." The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013247
The traumatic injuries he sustained did indeed occur within the first two years of the injury and got worse over time. It was recommended the applicant's claim be denied because he injured his back in an MVA in March 2002 and his claimed losses were from 18 June 2005 to 11 July 2005, which is greater than 2 years (730 days) from the traumatic event and did not meet the basic requirements of the program. A traumatic injury is defined as the physical damage to the body that results from a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013248
On 8 November 2011, after a thorough review of the applicant's personnel records, PEB Proceedings, and all applicable documentation, the AGDRB determined the applicant had accepted an Article 15 on 5 January 2011 while in the grade of E-4 and a subsequent Article 15 on 10 March 2011. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states that items 4a and 4b show the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at time of separation and are obtained from the Soldier's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013249
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. There are no orders in the applicant's record that show he was awarded an infantry MOS. However, his service record does not contain evidence that shows he met all the requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013250
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 29 August 2009, to show the Iraq Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars and Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award). The Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013252
Orders Number D-11-695954, issued by the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center on 12 November 1996 honorably discharged him from the USAR. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 214/DD Form 215 shows he served in Saudi Arabia (Southwest Asia) from 15 November 1990 to 12 May 1991 and was awarded the "Kuwait Liberation 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/DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013253
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Achievement Medal and issuance of the medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013255
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. _______ _ 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 | 20130013256
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the DMSM because he was issued the certificate and citation awarding him the DMSM for exceptionally meritorious service from 29 April 2007 to 25 March 2008. There is no evidence of record that shows orders announced award of the DMSM to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013257
The applicant requests an upgrade of her bad conduct discharge to a general discharge in order to receive the assistance she so desperately needs. Her record contains General Court-Martial Order Number 243, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, KY, dated 1 December 2000. that states in a general court-martial case of the applicant, the sentence of reduction to the rank of private/E-1, a forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement for 3 years, and a bad conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013259
A review of every document contained in the applicant's military personnel record shows he served under the name of "L____ A___ M_______," and with an SSN that is completely different from the SSN he requests to be documented in his record. Although the applicant requests to correct his DD Form 214 to show his name and SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card, all of the documents in his military service record show he served in the Army using the name and SSN listed on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013261
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 580-XX-XXXX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214. 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 shown in U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013262
The applicant states: * he entered the Army Reserve in the spring of 1970 not on 11 March 1971 * his first duty assignment was at Fort Sill, OK, where he graduated from the Artillery Officer Basic Course * he then spent one year in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division * his final duty assignment was at Fort Dix, NJ * he was discharged on 10 November 1971 * he just wants his records to reflect he served his country for a full year in South Vietnam 3. The regulation in effect at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013266
c. The applicant's mobilization order period of 3 January 2011 through 26 December 2011 under the authority of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 would be considered as a qualifying mobilization for PDMRA. e. Because there is no tracking system, it is impossible to determine whether the applicant used earned PDMRA days during or after his mobilization period in 2011. f. The applicant does not qualify for PDMRA cash reimbursement under the Gray Area II legislative authority which covers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013272
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam from 17 March 1969 to 9 March 1970. However, there are no orders or other evidence in his military records that indicate he was awarded the ARCOM. In the absence of orders showing he was awarded the ARCOM, the ARCOM Certificate he provided which indicates he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period 17 March 1969 to 27 February 1970 is insufficient evidence on which to base correcting his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013273
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to reflect his name and date of birth (DOB) as those listed on his birth certificate. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record, previously known as the Official Military Personnel File. 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 | 20130013275
Item 9 (DOB) of his retirement DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 12 October 19X5. All documents in his service record show his DOB as 12 October 19X5. He did not use the requested DOB during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The SBP provided that military members could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. The available evidence shows the FSM was not married at the time of his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013282
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP). On 12 October 2010, Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Schofield Barracks, HI published Orders 295-007 ordering him discharged from active duty effective 15 October 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Issuing proficiency pay orders (Format 330) showing he was: * Awarded Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus * Authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013283
The applicant requests correction of her entry-level separation to show she was medically discharged. Her records are void of any evidence and she has not provided any evidence showing: a. she completed any other period of active service between her release from BCT and when she was discharged from the USAR; b. she was denied access to JAG, filed an IG complaint and was told they didn't handle the case, or that she consulted the ADRB; or c. her former NCOIC forged her commander's signature...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013284
Based upon this application, the evidence of record, and accompanying supporting documents submitted by the applicant, and a review of historical records pertaining to the FSM, it does not appear that the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant does not provide substantiating evidence that shows the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star. However, in the absence of official orders, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013285
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). However, he provided an AFEM Certificate, dated 19 March 2001, which states he was awarded the AFEM for service in Southwest Asia during the period 25 January to 15 April 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013287
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant performed a temporary change of station move in support of Operation Joint Forge from 21 September 1998 to 27 March 1999 for which he was awarded the AFSM. As cited above, no service member will be awarded both the AFEM and the AFSM for participation or direct support of Operation Joint Forge, under any circumstance.