ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014158
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 19 July 2009, to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. His DA Form 2166-8 for the period June 2008 to June 2009 also stated he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptional meritorious service during his Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014160
The applicant states: * the dates of entry and discharge are incorrect due to the fact that he served for 2 years from May 1972 to June 1974 * he served on active duty for a period of 2 years, yet his DD Form 214 shows his active duty time as 19 days * he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) during this enlistment, which is a questionable award for such a short tour of duty * he worked in the area of supply where he completed both basic and military occupational specialty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014161
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all of his authorized awards, including the: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device * Air Medal (AM) * Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Silver Star * RVN Armed Forces Honor Medal First Class * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. A DD Form 214 shows he was honorably discharged on 2 June 1968 to accept a commission. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014163
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his Home of Record (HOR) as Texas. The orders placing him on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) show his HOR as San Antonio; however, his DD Form 214 reflects a HOR in West Virginia. The HOR is recorded as the place the individual resides at the time of enlistment and the evidence of record clearly shows that as being West Virginia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014166
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his "Campaign Medal for Overseas Service and Korea Ribbon." The applicant provides copies of: * the Record of Assignments page of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) * his DD Form 214 * internet printouts describing the Korea Defense Service Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014167
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. In an email on 1 April 2014, a member of the Board's staff contacted the applicant to inform him that by regulation, both the ICM and GWOTEM could not be awarded for the same period of service in Iraq and that he would have to elect only one of these awards for his Iraq service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014168
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 17 April 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014171
She enlisted in the CAARNG on 13 March 2001 for the SLRP and bonus incentives. Years later her records were audited and a determination was made to recoup the SLRP incentive that was paid over the years. The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * NGB Form 600-7-1-R-E * NGB Form 600-7-3-R-E (Annex R to DD Form 4 Reenlistment/Extension Bonus Addendum ARNG) * NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E (Annex S to DD Form 4 SLRP Addendum ARNG) * Enlistment Bonus Control Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014175
An election to terminate spouse coverage under this law, once made, is irrevocable. When he and Maureen were divorced, the coverage did not change but the spouse premiums were suspended. The applicant does not now have the option to terminate his SBP election.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014176
There are no orders in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) for the award of the Legion of Merit. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Legion of Merit is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014178
His DD Form 214 shows he was REFRAD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4) by reason of completion of required active service. The SPD code of "LBK" is the correct code for RA Soldiers involuntarily REFRAD for completion of required active service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4 who sign a Declination of Continued Service Statement or are ineligible for, barred from, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014179
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's injuries were the result of a accident and, therefore, the award of the Purple Heart could not be authorized. The available documentation does not support the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014183
With respect to award of the Medal of Honor, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided none to show the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Medal of Honor during his period of service in Vietnam. Based on the application and the evidence of record, it does not appear that the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Medal of Honor. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the FSM the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014191
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 service personnel records mostly contain a service number, but the following documents show his SSN as "5XX-6X-1XXX:" * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 13 July 1967 * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014194
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 7 January 1967, shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-X4XX." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 398 shows he recorded his SSN as "XXX-XX-X4XX" in January 1967 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014197
The applicant states the SSN on his DD Form 214 is not correct; his SSN has a 9 as the second digit and not a 5. Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows his SSN with the second digit as 5. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014198
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) listed in his Army military personnel record and item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). He needs his record and DD Form 214 corrected. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 was not the SSN he claimed at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014199
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. He was wounded in World War II in Southern France and was treated in the field by Company A medics, but the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal he received do not appear on his discharge document. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014200
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his place of birth as Orangeburg, South Carolina and the first three digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) as 210, not 204. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his place of birth as Orangeburg, SC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form 214 to show Orangeburg, SC, as his place of birth.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014201
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 20 January 1970 through 11 December 1970. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), for the period 30 June 1969 through 17 December 1971, and to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 30 June 1969 through 17 December 1971; and b. Amending his DD Form 214 to delete the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014203
The applicant requests the under conditions other than honorable characterization of service of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be upgraded. The FSM's record is void of the facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge; however, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 14 October 1980, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Separations), chapter 10. The regulation stated in: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) shows his middle name is Lewis. He provides his birth certificate which shows his middle name is Lewis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014206
The applicant requests correction of his military records by changing his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election from children only to spouse coverage. His DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate), dated 10 April 1999, shows he enrolled in the RCSBP for children only coverage, option C, full base amount. The applicant married in February 2003 and he had 1 year from his date of marriage to enroll in the RCSBP for spouse coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014207
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 8 July 1987, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs. The record shows the applicant accepted NJP for the use of marijuana.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014209
The applicant requests correction of his records to show: a. award of the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Vietnam service medals; and b. payment of $1,700 from his savings program. 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 Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014210
b. he doesn't believe that during his discharge from the service his leadership considered his two prior honorable discharges and award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for his honorable and faithful service. He stated he was requesting an honorable discharge because he was a benefit to the Army, was a good Soldier for 5 years and 11 months prior to encountering emotional personal problems. It appears the separation authority determined the applicant's overall service during his last...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014213
The case is being considered using the DD Form 214 provided by the applicant. However, since the applicant's complete record is not available and he does not indicate a unit of assignment, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for making any correction to Item 28 at this time. _______ _ 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 | 20130014215
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014219
The applicant provides: * social security card * award certificate for the ARCOM * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 2 November 1968, shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-X84X." The applicant's DD Form 398 shows he recorded his SSN as "XXX-XX-X84X" in November 1968 in connection with his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014220
c. He acknowledged he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130014220 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130014220 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014227
Subsequent to this acknowledgement and legal consultation, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of other designated physical or mental conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 states commanders specified in paragraph 119 may approve separation under this paragraph on the basis of other physical or mental conditions not amounting to disability under Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014230
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014230 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 8 May 1998 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3 as a result of court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014232
The applicant requests that her father, a former service member (FSM), be awarded the Purple Heart and that she receive an explanation of her fathers injuries. The FSM's military records are not available for review. While the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show the FSM was in fact injured on 15 May 1944, she has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with her application that his injury was the result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014233
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130014233 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) the entry "Combat-Related." The DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) noted that the onset of his back condition occurred while training in preparation for deployment, to include an injury...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014235
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His death certificate shows he was married to the applicant at the time of his death. Three options were available: a. elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to participate in the SBP, b. elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay payment until the date of the member's 60th birthday, c. elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity immediately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014240
He states he was discharged with an RE-4 code when, in fact, those who were separated under Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapters 9, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 12 were issued RE-2 codes. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table, in effect at the time, established that the RE Code of 4 was the proper code to assign Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, alcohol rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 635-200 states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014243
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Action Badge, the issuance of all awards he is entitled to, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Iraq Campaign Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Combat Action Badge * any unit awards for his service in Iraq while assigned to the 47th Forward Support Battalion (FSB) or attached to the 40th Engineer Battalion 2. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014244
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * His unit earned the MUC during Operation Desert Storm and it is not included on his DD Form 214 * at the time the 719th Transportation Company did not know what unit citations they earned in Operation Desert Storm 3. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base adding the MUC to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 May 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014245
There is no evidence the applicant submitted a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made within 1-year of the date of divorce. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014247
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, he was never advised that he had to or could transfer his benefits before he retired. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014248
However, his records contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 19 July 1971 under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 (Separation Program Number 246), with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014250
Block 12f (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows only his periods of service in Korea and Germany, omitting his period of service in Afghanistan. The applicant served in Afghanistan during a period for which the Afghanistan Campaign Medal was authorized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry at block 12f on his DD Form 214 of 2 years, 10 months, and 21 days; b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014253
These awards are currently recorded on his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry in Item 5a of his DD Form 214 and adding the entry "SGT"; b. deleting the entry "SM" from his awards; and c. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * RVN Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014256
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 20 June 1994 after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 21 June 1994, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014261
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-6X-XXXX." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014267
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), contained in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 May 1988 for a period of 4 years. The applicant requests the date of entry on his DD Form 214 be corrected to show 8 May 1988 as the date he entered military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014270
The applicant requests approval to transfer educational benefits to his spouse and son under the Transfer of Education Benefits provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill document accordingly, and maintain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014271
The following documents contained in his records show his name as "Mxxxxx Xavier Gxxxx Txxxxx": * DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) * Standard Form 86 (United States of America Authorization for Release of Information) 4. Nevertheless, based on the evidence of record and the evidence provided by the applicant, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his name as it is listed on his birth certificate. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014272
General eligibility criteria provides that service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 (orders in support of contingency operations, i.e., mobilization), and must have received an honorable discharge at the conclusion of active service. Service members who have an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010 do...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014273
The applicant requests two awards of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Separation or Discharge) to show the two awards and the Bronze Star Medal. c. As for the June 1970 injury, again there is no evidence of an injury or that such injury occurred as a result of hostile action, and there is also no evidence he was treated or that his treatment was made a matter of official record. There is no evidence in the available records...