ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013773
His record contains a DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) which he completed at the time of his enlistment. The applicable subparagraphs, which were then in effect, state that guidance counselors will complete the required entries on the DD Form 1966; and if enlisting for the SLRP, advise the applicant if any loan is not eligible and have the applicant acknowledge same in the remarks section of the DD Form 1966-series. The advisory opinion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013779
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 social security number (SSN) as 493-40-XXXX. 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 | 20130013781
His DD Form 214 lists in the following items: * 11 - 91C (Practical Nurse) - 20 years and 10 months * 12a - the entry date of 6 October 1988 * 12b - the separation date of 31 July 1991 * 12c - 2 years, 9 months, and 26 days * 12d - 18 years, 5 months, and 8 days * Item 18 (Remarks) - Immediate Reenlistments This Period: 20 December 1976 through 16 December 1982, 17 December 1982 through 5 October 1988 9. For time determination, 16 days or more count as a month * Item 12a - would list the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013783
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of a physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013784
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 3 December 1985, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence in his official records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013789
He was assigned to the U.S. Military Assistance Command and he served in specialty 9301. In addition, any officer whose branch is other than infantry who was assigned to advise an infantry unit under appropriate orders or was assigned as a member of a White Star Mobile Training Team or a member of Military Assistance Advisory Group-Laos will be eligible for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge provided all other requirements have been met. However, to be eligible for award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013790
The applicant states: * he would like the record corrected to reflect he served honorably in the Army and that he is authorized the CIB * he was in the 5th Cavalry Regiment involved in combat in Kunu-ri, Korea from September 1950 to December 1950 * according to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), his records are not on file and were possibly damaged by fire 3. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB. _____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013792
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 2006 to show the following statements: * Released from assignment and duty because of physical disability incurred while entitled to basic pay and under conditions that permit your retirement for permanent physical disability * Disability is based on injury or disease received in LOD [the line of duty] as a direct result of Armed Conflict or caused by an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013793
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. A review of his official records shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and his records are void of any derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013797
BOARD DATE: 15 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013797 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his first name as "Lawrence." In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend that those records be changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013799
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. He states he was discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) after 21 years of service and he was not transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that he requested to be transferred to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013809
The applicant requests: * His undesirable discharge be changed to an honorable discharge * his reason for discharge be changed from "For the Good of the Service" to "Hearing Loss" 2. On 25 August 1970, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL from 22 March to 12 August 1970. On 3 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013815
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013817
a. Paragraph 3-7a of the regulation in effect at the time provided that an honorable discharge was a separation with honor and entitled the recipient to benefits provided by law. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013819
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. d. After seeing his grandfather he reported back to his base on or about 3 February 1969. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013820
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states she did not have the proper documentation for her adoption when she enlisted in the military. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013821
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 024-XX-XXXX. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013822
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-58-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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013828
His records are void of documentation showing he: * served on active duty prior to 22 May 2008 * was advanced to SPC/E-4 * served in Iraq or Afghanistan * received any awards or decorations other than those shown on his DD Form 214 * completed any military education beyond IET 9. His DD Form 214 correctly shows he entered active duty on 22 May 2008. There is no evidence that would serve as a basis for changing this entry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013831
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 military service. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013832
The applicant states his DD Form 214 doesn't show the Silver Star he was awarded in September 1970. There is no evidence to show the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 23 April 1969 through 22 April 1971; b. deleting award of the VSM with two bronze service stars from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013833
His DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for those wounds/injuries, and his treatment was made a matter of record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013834
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her rank as a Specialist Four (SP4). The applicant states, in effect, that her DD Form 214 shows her rank as a PV1; however, she was a SP4 when she was discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). Accordingly, a change in her rank is not authorized under the regulations governing the preparation of the DD Form 214 and there is no basis to grant her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013837
The applicant requests correction of her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) to show she entered into an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) contract on 7 July 2007, met all of the requirements outlined in her OAB contract, and qualified for the bonus payment. The applicant states she contracted for the OAB. The incentive manager argued that he applicant had contracted for 88D AOC which was a critical AOC at the time the applicant was commissioned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013839,
There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The discharge proceedings appear to have been conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013840
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. On 15 April 1998, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge for patterns of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, and directed the issuance of a general discharge. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013841
The letter provided by the applicant from the FLARNG, dated 12 December 2012, indicates the applicant was one of many notified in 2011 that there was an error in their military pay account and that they were not receiving full relief of monies owed due to DFAS imposing the 6-year barring statute. It is also noted that while DFAS imposed the Barring Act in his case, it charged the applicant with SBP costs retroactive back to the date of his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013842
Records show he participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. 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 the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013844
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by showing he was awarded the Purple Heart and two awards of the Air Medal. The DA Form 2496 dated 13 December 1979 is a handwritten document requesting a search be made of documents authorizing him award of the Purple Heart and the Air Medal with 1 OLC. U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013845
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 month of birth as June instead of July. _______ _ 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 | 20130013846
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013846 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the following amendments of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Item 26 (Separation Code) - to show "SFJ" instead of "SFK" * Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) - to show "Disability, Permanent" instead of "Disability, Temporary" 2. He was issued a DD Form 214 showing he was honorably retired due to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013847
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 record contains the following documents which list his DOB as 5 July 19XX: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 9 September 1966 * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 10 September 1966 DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013848
There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) states in: a. Paragraph 3-7a - an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. He provided no evidence or a convincing argument to show his discharge should be upgraded and his military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of this discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013849
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. _______ _ _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 | 20130013850
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013851
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed his term of service. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for a 2-year term on 30 May 1986. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entry "SOLDIER SEPARATED AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT AND HAS COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE" to item 18 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013853
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's available military service records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. d. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013854
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. Although the applicant provided a copy of his social security card which shows his SSN as XXX-XX-1116, the evidence of record clearly shows the SSN XXX-XX-1166 was consistently used throughout his entire period of military service and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013856
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. He completed 10 months and 29 days of active service that was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. c. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013858
He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 22 August 1967 through 21 August 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013860
In summary, she stated: * she went AWOL because she and her husband were promised to be stationed together which never happened * her husband was chaptered out of the Army * she married her husband to be with him * she left to be with him 5. On 22 August 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013862
BOARD DATE: 8 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130013862 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Based on the logic provided in the G-1 advisory opinion and given the applicant met the criteria for the OAB, it would be appropriate to grant the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. Voiding ABCMR Record of Proceedings Docket Number AR20120017782, dated 16 April 2013; b. showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013864
The evidence of record shows he served in the RVN from 16 June 1970 to 13 May 1971. Therefore, his records should be corrected 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 to his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013866
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 10 March 1970 to: * show his date of birth (DOB) as 1947 * add the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) 2. GO awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) during the period of his enlisted service; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Forms 214 for the period ending on 10 March 1967 and 10 March 1970 to add this award. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013867
The applicant states the officer's records section forwarded her complete promotion packet to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) on or about 1 March 2011 with an effective date for promotion of 31 March 2011. Once she was transferred to an authorized position, the State issued new orders and resubmitted the promotion packet to NGB on 24 May 2011. e. WO's must go through the Federal recognition process and the promotion effective date is when the scroll is signed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013870
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the 1166th Military Police Company was awarded the MUC for the period 28 March 2003 through 31 March 2004 by Department of Army General Order 2009-13, dated 16 December 2009. As a result, the Board recommends the DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 10 April 2004 and 31 May 2005 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting award of the GWOTEM and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013871
Her record of service during her last enlistment included one general court-martial conviction for serious offenses. Therefore, the applicant's service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013873
The applicant states he has been trying to upgrade the service characterization shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), but he was told the Army was unable to find any record of his service. On 19 May 1989, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance and informed him of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013874
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first deployment to Iraq. The applicant states his first deployment to Iraq from 7 January 2009 to 23 December 2009 is not listed on his DD Form 214. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130013878
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 18 April 2013 to show, in effect, in: * block 14 (Military Education) the Unit Armorer Course * block 15c (Enlisted Under Loan Repayment Program (LRP) (Title 10 U.S. Code Chapter 109) (If yes, years of commitment:) change to "Yes" and add "3" 2. Page 1 of his DA Form 3286 (Annex B) (Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment...