ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013289
He provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) * DA Form 3286 (Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program) Annex A and Annex B * DD Form 139 (Pay Adjustment Authorization) * DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) * Enlisted Record Brief * Memorandum, Subject: Disenrollment from the U.S. Army ROTC Program * DA Form 5315-R (U.S. Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record) CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013298
The applicant provides a DD Form 214. Item 11d of his DD Form 214 indicates he was released from active duty on 24 February 1966. _____________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 | 20130013300
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The reasons cited were due to her failure of the MS III course, failure to pass the CWST, and a drop in her physical fitness scores. On 30 August 2011 and again on 25 October 2012, the applicant's ROTC commanding officer recommended disenrollment due to failure to maintain academic standards in her MS class which resulted in a breach of her contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013303
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, based on his service in Bosnia he is entitled to the AFEM and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Bosnia); b. adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry "SERVICE IN BOSNIA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013308
There are no orders or other evidence in his military records that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the BSM. He provides a BSM Certificate that indicates he was awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement during the period August 1970 to July 1971. In the absence of orders showing he was awarded the BSM, the certificate the applicant provided is insufficient evidence on which to base correcting his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013309
She was appointed in the rank of captain because of her prior service commissioned time. Once the 5 years and 18 days of constructive credit is subtracted from her initial appointment date, her new DOR becomes 10 October 2005. c. The result of following the instructions in Tables 3-3 and 3-4 of Army Regulation 135-100 is proof that the requested relief is warranted. Notwithstanding the NGB Advisory Opinion recommendation, it appears she should have been credited with a total of 2 years, 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013310
The applicant provides: * Orders 11-343-00044 (transferring her to the Retired Reserve) * Medical Record Review memorandum, dated 14 June 2011 * Notification of Medical Retention Board Referral, dated 20 July 2010 * Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) * DA Forms 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 11 November 2011, 15 July 2005, 4 August 2006 * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical records, notes,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013325
A DA Form 4856, dated 9 January 2013, shows the applicant received his initial counseling for entry in the Fitness Training Unit (FTU). On 10 January 2013, the applicant was counseled by his senior drill sergeant and first sergeant who both informed him that he was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 11. It states that SPD code JGA is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013327
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Her record contains a certificate which shows PO Number 228-2, issued by the 801st Brigade Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, Iraq, on 17 August 2006 awarded her the Army Achievement Medal for service from 15 May 2005 to 19 November 2006. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013329
On 11 December 1989, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 18 January 1990, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013335
He would like to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show his rank and pay grade as E-4. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) he was promoted to pay grade E-2 on 20 December 1969; the advancement to pay grade E-3 and promotion to pay grade E-4 are lined through * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) all the awards listed on his DD Form 214 8. Without evidence, it appears his pay grade was E-2 at time his separation on 7 June 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013336
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) 7. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and two additional awards of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013341
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available record to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. However, the evidence of record does not support his contentions and given the circumstances that are documented in the case, his service does not rise to the level of a fully honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013342
The applicant requests that the Board overturn the denial decision by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) to correct information in the CID files. The applicant states: a. The record he is appealing is a record of showing convictions, not titling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013343
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013344
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 Army Good Conduct Medal and any other awards he may have earned during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013345
After he received the first $10,000.00, he assumed all of the documentation for the CSRB anniversary payment was on file at both the unit and the State Incentive Office. The applicant signed a CSRB agreement with the UTARNG on 25 February 2008 in critical AOC 15B. Although an exception to policy was requested, the request for payment of the second installment of the CSRB in the amount of $10,000.00 was subsequently denied by NGB because the working copy of the CSRB agreement was filed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013353
, dated 14 December 2012 * Memorandum, Subject: Request for Implementation of the Proposed Policy to Allow Officers Who are Twice Non-Selected for Promotion to Colonel (COL) to have the 4-year MSO Shortened if They Seek to Retire, dated 29 January 2013 * Post 911 GI Bill Frequently Asked Questions * Memorandum, Subject: Request for Voluntary Retirement, dated 6 December 2012 * Milconnect Transfer of Education Benefits CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In her request, she stated that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013354
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a medical discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge or medical discharge was carefully considered. Although he provides a statement from his VA physician stating it is possible he was suffering from PTSD during his second enlistment, the Army and the VA disability evaluation systems are independent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013360
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the spelling of his last name as Strick___. His military records, including his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), consistently show his last name spelled as Strick___. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's last name on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013361
On 11 January 1984, the applicant's troop commander notified him he had recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 12 January 1984, his troop commander recommended his separation for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. The record shows he was later assigned to L Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd ACR, where he continued to perform in an unsatisfactory manner.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013363
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who was wounded in action against an armed enemy of the United States or as a direct result of an act of such enemy provided the wound necessitated treatment by a medical officer. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), currently in effect, states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013364
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 show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 August 1970: * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013372
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013373
An NGB Form 600-7-3-R, dated 18 March 2006, shows in Section III (Bonus Amount and Payments) the applicant extended his enlisted for a $15,000.00 bonus. His discharge orders, as amended, show his bonus was terminated with recoupment effective 1 June 2010, the date he was discharged. As such, his State requested a recoupment of the unearned portion of the bonuses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013376
The applicant requests: * removal of a record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) * an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge 2. Paragraph 3-37b(1)(a) states the decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance or restricted folders in the AMHRR will be made by the imposing commander at the time NJP is imposed. The character of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013378
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DA Form 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Medical and Dental Officers)) to change his date of rank (DOR) to major (MAJ) from 2 May 2012 to 1 March 2007. The draft DA Form 5074-R shows: (1) He received a total of 19 years, 2 months, and 6 days of constructive credit: * 4 years for his Doctor of Osteopathy degree (14 September 1987 to 7 June 1991) * no constructive credit for his internship (1 July 1991 to 30 June 1992) * no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013380
The applicant requests setting aside of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice)), dated 8 August 2011. Moreover, the evidence of record shows the TDS attorney provided a memorandum to the battalion commander requesting consideration of specific matters when reviewing the applicant's Article 15. b. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant's TDS attorney for the appeal provided a memorandum to the brigade commander requesting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013381
The applicant provides a memorandum, dated 4 November 2011, from the Deputy Chief of Staff, SCARNG, to the NGB, wherein he requested the applicant be granted an ETP for [receipt of the second installment] of the CSRB and stated both AOCs were entered on line 11 (of the CSRB written agreement) and the applicant had satisfied all requirements outlined in the contract. Notwithstanding his contention or the orders issued by the SCARNG showing the reason for his transfer to the 159th AV REG in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013382
On 16 November 1992, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request to change the reason and authority for his discharge. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was discharged due to medical reasons because he believes his service connected disabilities caused his military performance to be unsatisfactory. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013383
On 16 March 1971, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, paragraph 33, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. On 27 December 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his characterization of service and determined he had been properly and equitably discharged. He received NJP under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ, a conviction by court-martial, he had an extensive record of lost time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013384
The applicant requests approval for transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members. The applicant's request to correct his record to show he was eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits has been carefully considered. The Army has generally granted relief to members who left the service within the first 90 days after implementation of the program on 1 August 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013385
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The applicant provides copies of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, two authorization memoranda with attached personnel roster, and his 19 December 1997 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 including his award of the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013386
A Soldier must also have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer education benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. On 22 June 2009, the DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. There is insufficient evidence that shows the applicant submitted a request to transfer his education benefits to his family member(s) while on active duty, attempted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013389
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show participation in the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) program. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013390
The applicant requests the removal of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). Army Regulation 27-10, table 3-2 (Removal of Records of NJP From Military Personnel Files), in effect at the time, states NJP under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ may be removed by the ABCMR if the member applies for transfer or removal on the basis of error or injustice on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013391
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD) and that the reason for separation be changed to miscellaneous/other. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ 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 | 20130013392
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013392 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated the complete name and SSN of the separating service member would be entered on the DD Form 214. The majority of documents in his military records list his SSN as he requests.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013393
The applicant states her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) should be corrected to show a fully honorable discharge to coincide with her Honorable Discharge Certificate from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in 2008. On 12 July 2002, the applicant's commander notified her that he was initiating action to discharge her from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, by reason of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013396
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 Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 8 February 1985 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 December 1992 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 12 August 1991 and annotated as Permanent Orders (PO) Number 46-22, issued by the 207th Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013399
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected at this time to show his DOB as 13 November 1943. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 dated 24 September 1961 to show his DOB as 13 November 1943.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013400
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Leistungsabzeichen der Bundeswehr from the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), Cold War Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Proficiency Badge and Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), FRG Schutzenschnur Marksmanship Badge (Bronze), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the German Army Sports Award and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013401
A review of his records show he served in duty MOS 67U from 17 September 1979 through his retirement date. His records are void of documentation showing he was recommended for or awarded the MSM or Master Aviation Badge. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his records to show he was awarded the MSM and Master Aviation Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013402
The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. There is no evidence she suffered any medical conditions other than chronic torticollis, the diagnosis shown in the MEB and PEB proceedings, that precluded the performance of her duties. However, the VA can rate all service-connected conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013403
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant was charged with one specification of being AWOL from 17 September 1981 through 13 April 1982. On 15 April 1982, 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013404
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 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Dishonorable and BCD), with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013405
In a memorandum/self-authored statement, dated 11 April 2012, to the ABCMR, she requested the following relief that was not previously addressed in ABCMR ROP 2, dated 11 July 2013: * the transcript [she purchased from an unaccredited school] and all associated documents relating to this [her appeal for the NCOER for the period 1 July 2008 through 30 June 2009 in ROP 2] and any previous appeals be removed from her AMHRR * the transcript [she purchased from an unaccredited school] be reviewed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013406
On 11 October 1977, the applicant was charged with being AWOL from his unit from on or about 9 March 1977 until on or about 7 October 1977. Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). On 31 October 1977, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under other than honorable conditions and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013411
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant was reissued a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he entered active duty on 29 August 1967 and was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 27 November 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, and the DOD SDRP with his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013412
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The separation authority approved the request and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate.