ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013643
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: a. item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) two additional unit awards b. in item 30 (Remarks): * "wounded in action" * 14 years of civilian education * "universal blood donor" 3. c. He also states he was wounded in action in Vietnam and it is not documented on his DD Form 214. He provides: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013646
His record contains a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), dated 30 April 1973 showing court-martial charges were preferred against him for being AWOL from 1 February 1973 to 6 February 1973 and from 16 February 1973 to 12 April 1973. His record does not contain the approved request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial; however, it does contain a duly constituted DD Form 214, which shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013647
His DD Form 214 for this period further shows: * character of service of under honorable conditions * authority for separation as Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4d * separation program designator (SPD) code of JML * RE code of 3 * narrative reason for separation of unsuitability - homosexuality 8. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013648
The applicant requests correction of items 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 April 2012 to show his rank/pay grade as master sergeant (MSG)/E-8. The applicant provides amended orders, dated 4 April 2012. The evidence of record shows the applicant held the rank/pay grade of SFC/E-7 at the time of his retirement on 26 April 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013650
Records show he participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the BSM, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013655
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of: * DA Form 597-3 (Army ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract), dated 20 August 2007 * Alabama Uniform Incident/Offense Report, dated 13 August 2009, with statement * Statement by the applicant to ROTC Chain of Command, dated 8 March 2010 * Alabama Uniform Incident/Offense Report, dated 3 September 2010, with confidential address information sheet * Petition for Protection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013656
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge and his reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed from RE-3 to a more favorable code. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. It states that the SPD code of JKA is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013657
He received nonjudicial punishment which included 30 days in the brig at Quantico; however, he was released after 25 days for good behavior. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013658
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. he completed his General Educational Development (GED); b. he served as a cook; c. his dates of service in Vietnam; and d. he had a monthly allotment in the amount of $100.00. However, there is no evidence of record and he provides no evidence which shows he completed his GED. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013659
The applicant requests that he be granted authority to receive a 4-year $50,000 Incentive Specialty Pay (ISP) contract for Army Nurse Anesthetists in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 and that his records be corrected to show he was appointed in the rank of captain (CPT). Had he entered active duty as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) without a previous USAR history he would have been commissioned as a CPT with a 3-year contract, receiving up to $120,000 in LRP benefits. He also states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013664
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 the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). _______ _ __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 | 20130013666
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of the termination date of his Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) from 10 July 2012 to 21 December 2012. The start date for the recoupment period was 10 July 2012, the date he was first flagged, even though he was discharged on 17 November 2012. He was told by the State Incentive Manager that he owed from the actual discharge date and the amount was $1,100.11. Item 11 (Terminal Date of Reserve/Military Service Obligation) lists a date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013686
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Since there is no evidence of record which shows he completed the Motor Transport Operator (MOS 88M) course, there is insufficient evidence on which to base amending item 14 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013690
BOARD DATE: 15 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013690 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-11, states applicants do not have a right to a hearing before the ABCMR. He was assigned an RE code 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013695
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM). The evidence of record also shows she was on active duty after 11 September 2001 for more than 30 days; therefore, she is eligible for award of the GWOTSM and correction of her DD Form 214 to show this award. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013697
The applicant requests correction of his records by voiding the actions related to his security clearance determination and discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR); removing the records from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR); reappointing/reinstating him as a commissioned officer in the rank of first lieutenant (1LT)/pay grade (O-2) with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 December 2011; appropriate creditable qualifying service and retroactive payment of all pay and allowances;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013698
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and item 4b (Pay Grade) "SPC" and "E4" * item 23 (Type of Separation) other than retirement 2. Paragraph 2 of these orders show he was released from assignment and duty because of physical disability incurred while entitled to basic pay and under conditions that permitted his placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013699
He is requesting the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) recommend the NGB payment of the OAB due to the fact that as a National Guardsman he could never actually be assigned to MOS 153A, but the intent of contracting officers to become pilots in the ARNG had been met, as he is now a 153D Blackhawk Pilot. A memorandum, dated 22 March 2012, wherein he requested an ETP for the bonus payment on the grounds the required MOS for payment only being a temporary MOS until...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013701
The applicant requests correction of his record to show: * he did not have a break in service during the period 1 December 2012 through 21 May 2013 * his appointment date in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) as 2 December 2012 2. The applicant states: * on 1 December 2012, he was discharged from active duty * prior to his expiration of term of service, he should have been placed on the scroll list in order to join the USAR as a chief warrant officer three (CW3)/W-3 * he was unaware of a scroll...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013702
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to the rank of captain (CPT) from 2013 to 2010 when he was first selected by a promotion selection board. Accordingly, he was considered and selected by the first promotion selection board that he was eligible for based on his new DOR as an Infantry 1LT. In the absence of evidence to show otherwise, it appears that his current DOR as an Infantry CPT is correct and there is no error or injustice in his case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013704
She states, in effect, she was eligible for an automatic promotion to CW2 on 15 December 2012 when she met the 2-year time in grade requirement as stated in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Fiscal Year (FY) 2013. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and WO's other than General Officers) states a WO's DOR will be used to establish the promotion eligibility date to the next grade. The evidence of record shows the PAARNG promoted the applicant to CW2 with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013707
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and Army Achievement Medal. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and its addition to her DD Form 214 at this time. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013708
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) to show "Disability, Service Related or Disability, Aggravated by Service" vice "Disability, Existed Prior to Service (EPTS), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)." The applicant's NARSUM shows that prior to his military service he had a history of headaches occurring approximately one to two times per month and a family history of headaches. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013710
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013710 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings (ROP), dated 20 June 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013711
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her disability was combat related. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. The evidence of record in this case is the PEB Proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013716
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding a V Device to his Air Medal and to show two awards of the Purple Heart (Purple Heart 1 OLC) 2. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Air Medal with 15 OLCs. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013721
He provided an DA Form 3947, dated 30 April 2009, showing the MEB considered him for the conditions of HNP L5-S1 with radiculopathy and degenerative lumbar disc disease and found them medically unfitting under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness). His records contain a DA Form 199, dated 21 May 2009, showing the PEB considered his condition of chronic lower back pain. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013723
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his last name as "Hamxxxx." 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. There is no evidence in the available records that shows he performed military service under the last name "Hamxxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013726
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 28 May 1971. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013728
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). (determined to mean commemorative) medals to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 July 1980: * Combat Service Commemorative * Overseas Service Commemorative * American Defense Commemorative * Cold War Victory Commemorative * Republic of Vietnam Commemorative, TET Campaign * U.S. Army Commemorative * Honorable Service Commemorative * U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013729
On 29 March 2010, the applicant's commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconductabuse of illegal drugs. Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The RE code on the applicant's DD Form 214 was assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013730
On 18 October 1987, the applicant's company commander notified the applicant of the proposed action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct consisting of making and uttering worthless checks, being drunk and disorderly, being disrespectful to fellow Soldiers, and his unsatisfactory duty performance. His company commander initiated action to separate him with a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013731
The applicant requests removal of a record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and any related negative documentation from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013734
The applicant states, in effect, that while he was out-processing from the wounded warrior project he was counseled by a Retirement Services Officer and told that SBP premiums would cost him about $50 per month, so they signed up. The applicant provides * a notarized DD Form 2656 indicating "I elect not to a participate in SBP" His spouse concurs. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013737
The applicant requests correction of his 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. 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 | 20130013741
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or the Marksmanship Qualification Badge. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records and the applicant provides insufficient evidence that shows he was awarded the Marksmanship Qualification Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013742
The applicant states her rank/grade was PV2/E-2 when she was released from active duty. Her records contain a memorandum from Headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command, dated 11 February 2009, subject: Release from Active Duty Medical (PV2 (Applicant), informing her Reserve unit that she was being released from active duty due to a medical condition with the authorization to reschedule IADT. Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 2-3, states promotions to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013745
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for removal from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File: * General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 7 August 2001 * DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 23 December 2000 through 7 May 2001 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) 2. [Applicant] was relieved of his duties as Company Commander because of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013747
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His original DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 January 2005 shows the Meritorious Unit Commendation (3rd Award) and Valorous Unit Award as authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 January 2005 to show the following awards: * Silver Star * Joint Meritorious Unit Award * Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013748
c. A member who personally arranges for transportation is authorized the actual cost reimbursement not to exceed the Government's constructed best value transportation cost for the actual HHG weight transported, not to exceed the member's maximum HHG weight and payment of a monetary allowance equal to 95% of the Government constructed best value transportation cost for the actual HHG weight transported not to exceed the member's maximum HHG weight. The applicant requested an advance from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013752
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Sniper Course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 14 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry, "Sniper Course, 5 weeks, 2010."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013754
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct dates of training for her military education courses. Army Regulation 635-5 states in item 14 of the DD Form 214 list in-service training course, title, number of weeks, year successfully completed during this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013760
Counsel states: a. The evidence of record shows the BOI, after considering the evidence presented, including evidence and argument from his counsel, found the government had established by a preponderance of the evidence that the applicant: a. But, even without the compelling nature of the DNA result, it remains true that every statement 1LT AM made asserted that she had sexual intercourse with the applicant and that the applicant admitted to the adultery at the GOMOR hearing before MG C....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013762
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Korea. His DA Form 2-1 shows he qualified as a Sharpshooter with the M-16 rifle on 5 April 1998 and that he was assigned to: a. Germany from 15 January 1984 to 31 December 1986. b. Korea from 24 June 1991 to 23 June 1992. c. Alaska from 24 September 1997 to 20 October 1999. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013763
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage at the reduced amount and reimbursement of premiums collected due to being charged premiums for spouse coverage at the full amount. However, he provides an unsigned/archived DD Form 2656 that shows: * he and Ella were married on 24 May 2001 * he elected coverage for spouse * his election was based on a reduced amount of $675.00 6. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013766
He was awarded the Purple Heart during his service in Vietnam from 17 April 1968 through 16 April 1969. Notwithstanding his contention and his sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to add the Purple Heart to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013767
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. h. Upon his return stateside and assignment to Fort Lee, VA, his records show periods of him being absent without leave (AWOL), including a conviction by a special court-martial in May 1971 for being AWOL. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013768
The applicant requests her Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) date be adjusted to 16 August 2013 (i.e., 2012). The applicant was requesting her MASP contract effective date of 1 April 2013 be corrected to an effective date of 16 August 2012, the day she resigned from her residency training program. Officers must bear responsibility for their part of the contract preparation, to include their inquiry as to eligibility, requesting contract to be initiated, and executing the contract by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013769
The available records do not contain any documentation related to a fit for duty evaluation. The VA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individuals civilian employability. The fact that the VA granted him a service-connected disability rating for PTSD is not evidence of error on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013771
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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show award of the BSM and his official military records do not contain any general orders that awarded him the BSM.