ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013527
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 2 May 1972, he was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial (separation program number 246) with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013528
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-5016 and his date of birth (DOB) as 27 November 1948. While it is understandable the applicant desires to now change his SSN and DOB in his military records, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Army's records at this late date. Therefore, the Board requests that ARBA CMD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013534
The applicant states he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for the same period. Although his service records do not contain orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence shows he served in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit and he participated in ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge for participation in ground combat on 8 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013535
The applicant states he served in Southwest Asia, but this service is not listed on his DD Form 214. The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 17 January 1991 and 28 February 1991. c. The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait was approved on 9 November 1995 and is awarded to members of the Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013537
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 his last name as Hol___ instead of Hal___. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013540
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military terms of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013543
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 his date of birth (DOB) as 1 September 1944 versus 26 August 1944. The evidence of record shows he listed either 25 August 1944 or 26 August 1944 as his DOB throughout the entire period of his active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013544
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by showing in Item 21 (Time Lost) that he was absent without leave (AWOL) for only a couple of days vice almost 2 years. His DD Form 214, as provided by the applicant, shows he had time lost from 13 January 1973 to 20 January 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 ending on 26 March 1974,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013547
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's military service records show he abused alcohol, he had two incidents of being incapacitated for the proper performance of his duties, he was disrespectful toward an officer and an NCO, he was not at his appointed place of duty on numerous occasions, he was found drunk on guard duty, he received NJP six times, and he was barred from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013550
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013554
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 19 November 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed the issuance of discharge under other than honorable conditions. This letter informed the applicant that the VA had made a decision regarding his discharge from military service and determined that his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013561
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013561 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as "Albert." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013563
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant states his AMHRR contains a GOMOR, dated 5 January 2009, and signed by his commanding general. The applicant contends the GOMOR in his AMHRR should be removed because the civilian court found him not guilty of the DUI charge which was the bases for the issuance of the GOMOR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013567
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his correct date of birth (DOB), place of birth (POB), and social security number (SSN). His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows his SSN as 5xx-xx-xxxx and his DOB as 29 September 1968. The applicant's contention that his records should be corrected to show his correct POB, DOB, and SSN has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013569
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: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Valorous Unit Award * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars 2. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013570
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. There is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military term of service. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013575
The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence confirms the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit during his service in Vietnam; however, the evidence does not conclusively show he participated in active ground combat. _______ _ X ______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013581
The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SP4/E-4 on 16 November 1978. There is no evidence in her records and she provides none to show she was promoted back to SP4/E-4 between the date she was reduced (23 April 1980) and the date she was discharged (28 April 1980). _______ _ 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 | 20130013582
It took his packet 61 days to go through Federal recognition signing process for his orders to be published. e. He recommends the applicant's effective date of rank be adjusted to 23 January 2013 which would be 120 days from his Federal Recognition Board. Given the fact that there were delays in his packet being processed both at the State level and at NGB; that the delays were no fault of the applicant, and due to the timeframe the applicant's promotion packet was submitted, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013589
The applicant requests correction of his records to: a. show his military occupational specialty (MOS) includes the additional skill identifier (ASI) B9; b. show his awards include the Army Commendation Medal (2nd award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), and the Driver and Mechanics Badge with Track and Wheel Bars; c. show his dates of service in Iraq from 29 November 2005 through 15 November 2006; d. include a period of Sea Service of 26 March 2004 through 6 May 2005; and e. that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013591
The contract submitted by the applicant with his application requested a renegotiated 4-year contract effect 1 October 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he timely applied for and was granted a renegotiated DOMRB contract for the period 20111001 20150930 and paying him accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to granting him a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013592
His record contains: a.. General Orders 297, 1st Cavalry Division, dated 24 January 1967, showing he was awarded the Air Medal for the period January to December 1966. b. 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; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013593
The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed characterization of his service as under other than honorable conditions. The applicant contends that his discharge under other than honorable conditions should be upgraded to general under honorable conditions because he was young and immature and he thought he was doing the right thing when he was AWOL. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with being AWOL, he acknowledged being AWOL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013594
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His enlistment Report of Medical Examination, dated 25 July 1983, shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XX78. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013597
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he was enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and she was the beneficiary. However, the letter states, "However, you remain eligible to elect into the standard Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) upon reaching age 60 and applying for retired pay." The FSM's records do not indicate he elected to participate in the RCSBP within 90 days of receiving his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013598
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his RE and SPD codes should be changed because he did not have Hypothyroidism when he entered military service and recent test results confirmed that he does not have Hypothyroidism. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant's separation action or SPD and RE codes are based on the medical condition of Hypothyroidism.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013599
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. It appears that based on the information provided by the applicant and reflected in his official record, the applicant was properly titled for the offenses listed on the DA Form 4833. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013603
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. However, his records do contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 which shows the applicant was discharged, on 5 August 1975, under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013604
During the applicant's period of service from 3 August 1967 to 1 August 1969, Soldiers were primarily identified using an Army service number (ASN). His DD Form 214, as amended by a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 27 July 2011, shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013605
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013608
The applicant requests item 11 (Performance Summary) of a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the period 9 July 2008 through 18 December 2008 be corrected to show he achieved course standards; or, the DA Form 1059 in its entirety be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). He provides a DA Form 3349 which shows he was issued a temporary profile for left meniscus tear on 24 December 2008. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013609
The IO stated that based on the preponderance of evidence, it was his belief the missing items were lost as a result of simple negligence on the part of the applicant due to the following evidence: * applicant had the command responsibility to provide for proper custody, safekeeping, and disposition of the missing property * he failed to meet command responsibility by not ensuring each item was present when conducting his inventories and by signing for the property * the missing items were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013610
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was retired under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) instead of the Special Separation Benefit (SSB). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Total Army Personnel Command (TAPC) message 121432Z (FY95 Enlisted Early Retirement Program) provided the criteria for the TERA and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013612
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. ___________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)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013613
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he was injured by shrapnel while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013614
He points out that Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1332.38 (Physical Disability Evaluation) states service members who are identified with nonwaived medical conditions or physical defects that existed prior to service (EPTS) may be administratively separated without referral into the Disability Evaluation System when the medical condition meets the following: * the medical impairment is identified prior to or within 180 days of the members initial entry on active duty or active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013617
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Good Conduct Medal as well as his correct rank. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013618
The applicant requests correction of her records by adding a Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) Addendum to her enlistment contract and showing an exception to policy (ETP) was approved allowing her to receive an NPSEB. The Guard Annex does not indicate she was enlisting for an NPSEB. In the absence of evidence showing she completed an NPSEB Addendum or served continuously in the MOS for which she enlisted, NGB correctly denied the request for an ETP to allow her to receive the NPSEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013620
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-5773 instead of XXX-XX-7735. 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. Considering the evidence and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013623
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as 231-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 on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013625
The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal; b. special orders awarded him the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with (M-14) Rifle Bar; c. the applicant successfully completed AIT in CMF 67 (MOS 67N). c. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in the RVN from 15 September 1965 to 20 June 1966. d. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013626
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013626 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record indicates an administrative error was made when entering 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 on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013627
Pursuant to Court-Martial Convening Order Number 3, Headquarters, Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, KS, dated 24 April 209, as amended by General Court-Martial Order Number 5, dated 17 July 2009, as amended by General Court-Martial Order Number 7, dated 14 August 2009, as amended by General Court-Martial Orders Number 1, dated 1 February 2010, a rehearing on sentence only was ordered. On 10 November 2010, the convening authority approved the sentence and except for the portion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013629
c. He acknowledged he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The evidence shows that having been advised by legal counsel the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013631
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. His service record, also known as the Military Personnel Record Jacket (201 File), does not contain orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. However, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013635
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214. _______ _ __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 | 20130013638
The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. Unfortunately, the available records contain no evidence indicating he participated in active ground combat or that he was awarded the CIB. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013639
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013639 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his name as Paul S____. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013640
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 AR20110016304 on 6 September 2012. He provided a copy of and his record contains Orders D-10-149882, issued by the USAR Personnel Command, dated 26 October 2001, which honorably discharged him from the USAR effective the same date. An email correspondence, dated 3 February 2011,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013642
The applicant provides: * three character reference letters * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence shows the applicant was discharged for misconduct by reason of fraudulent entry in 1977 and his DD Form 214 shows his character of service as "NA." _______ _ ___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.