ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 200130020046
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While there is no available evidence to support awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1130. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 201130012504
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank and grade as private first class (PFC)E-3 vice private two (PV2)E-2. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The applicant contends his pay grade on his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his rank/grade as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 201130018929
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: * his rank as brigadier general (BG)/O-7 * award of the Legion of Merit * completion of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) * completion of the Industrial Staff College of the Armed Forces 2. The available evidence shows he last served on active duty from 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 2013001311437
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record also shows: a. the applicant served during four campaign periods and is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal; and b. general orders awarded the applicant's unit the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000019
His DOR to CPT should be adjusted to 24 September 2009 as that was the date he was hired to be an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) [in the Alabama Army National Guard (ALARNG)] in the position as battalion training officer, a CPT position. Army Regulation 135-155, table 2-1, states the minimum time in grade for promotion to CPT is 2 years (unit vacancy promotion) and the maximum is 5 years (mandatory promotion). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was promoted to 1LT in the ARNG on 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000020
The applicant requests, in effect, redaction of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) entry on his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 1 March 2001 through 14 February 2002 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER). In the alternative, he request removal of the contested report from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant requests redaction of the APFT entry on the contested OER or to remove it completely from his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000033
The applicant states, in effect, per Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraphs 2-10 and 2-19, the NDSM and GWOTSM should be listed on his DD Form 214 for service from 11 September through 11 October 2001. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of one bronze service star to be affixed to his already-awarded NDSM and the GWOTSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000035
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). NJP is wholly set aside when the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor-in-command, or a superior authority sets aside all punishment imposed upon an individual under UCMJ, Article 15. The evidence shows the DA Form 2627 and allied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000042
The applicant requests payment of $29,885 under the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). dated 13 October 2011 * NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E (Annex L to DD Form 4 (Enlisted Loan Repayment Program Addendum, Army National Guard of the United States) (10 pages) * Locally-prepared recruiting worksheet * applicant's sworn statement, dated, 28 August 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000043
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was granted 4 years of constructive service credit (CSC) in recognition of his graduate degree for the entry-level grade determination of his date of rank (DOR) as a captain (CPT)/O-3 upon entry into the U.S. Army Medical Services (MS) Corps. He also states that the DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)) which was submitted upon his appointment indicates that he was awarded 4 years entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000044
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she is eligible for participation in the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) based upon the terms of her enlistment. She states her military records are unjust because she was promised to have her student loans paid back and now she finds out there was never anything in her contract that states this. The Director informed the Senator that the applicant was concerned that she did not receive the assistance she expected from the SLRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000045
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 years, but more than 1 year. His record shows he participated in two campaigns...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000046
The applicant requests his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) ending 1 June 2008 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) be corrected to show his senior rater marked him in the top "Best Qualified" block. He disregards the fact that the senior rater stated he was in the top third of the officers rated. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence that the contested OER contains any error based upon the existing senior rater evaluation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000049
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is not awarded based on a VA decision of a service-connected disability. 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 | CY2014 | 20140000050
He provided medical records from the Department of Corrections, dated between 1985 and 2004, which show he was treated for the following complaints: * left foot/ankle problem * ingrown toenails * jock itch and athletes foot * left foot pain * cough/congestion * left knee pain * cold feet 4. He was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 22 March 1979 in the rank of SP4 for completion of his required active service and he was transferred to U.S. Army Reserve Control Group...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000059
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 Purple Heart. There are no medical records in his official military personnel file that show he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000063
The applicant states: * he served in the Army from 3 November 1977 to 30 July 1984 with elite units of the Airborne Corps in Italy and Panama * he received awards, decorations, and badges * he achieved the rank/grade of sergeant/E-5 * he was proud to wear the uniform and be an airborne Soldier * he made mistakes at the end of his enlistment and he showed behavioral problems * his command missed what was happening to him as he was in the early stages of schizophrenia and he suffered from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000066
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect all of his authorized awards. He had served 1 year, 11 months, and 16 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and his marksmanship badges. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000066
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect all of his authorized awards. He had served 1 year, 11 months, and 16 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and his marksmanship badges. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000071
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 5 January 1950 instead of 5 January 1949. All of his service personnel records and DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) show his DOB as 5 January 1949.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000078
As a result, an investigation was conducted by the Department of Defense Inspector Generals (DODIG) office which found that the applicants allegation that his SR reprised against him because he had made a protected communication with a Member of Congress was substantiated. The evidence of record indicates the applicant made protected communications, and an investigation was conducted which determined that unfavorable personnel actions were taken in the form of an NCOER that was deemed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000079
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of: * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge * Combat Action Ribbon 2. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of: * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge * Combat Action Ribbon 2. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000080
A Recommended List for Promotion of Enlisted Personnel to Grade E-6, issued by Headquarters, 94th Engineer Battalion (Combat) on 28 July 1978, shows the applicant was recommended for promotion to SSG in MOS 51R. His record does not contain orders showing he was promoted to SSG/E-6 while serving on active duty in the Regular Army. Although he appeared before the battalion's promotion board and was recommended for promotion, his record contains no evidence and he has provided no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000082
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Her DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows she was assigned to Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Engineer Construction Agency, Vietnam (USAECAV), from 18 June 1969 to 2 January 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000085
The applicant requests correction of the entries in the following items on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * item 25 (Separation Authority) * item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) 2. On 25 November 1997, the separation authority approved the applicant's release from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17. The evidence shows he was released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635200, paragraph 5-17 at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000088
c. The applicant had a medical examination on 9 September 1986 and Dr. Axxxx Y. Cxxxx, MEPS, altered his physical status declaring him "unfit for military service" undoubtedly in reaction to Dr. Oxxxx's letter. Counsel provides copies of the applicant's: * DD Form 2246 (Applicant Medical Prescreening Form) * DD Form 1966/1 (Application for Enlistment Armed Forces of the United States) * Standard Form (SF) 93 (Report of Medical History) * SF 88 (Report of Medical Examination) * DD Form 4/1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000093
Specific awards include: * World War II Victory Medal * Purple Heart * American Campaign Medal * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal * Silver Star * Presidential Unit Citation * Bronze Star Medal * American Defense Service Medal * Prisoner of War (POW) Medal * Philippines Defense Ribbon 2. The FSM be posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for participation in the Philippine Islands Campaign from 8 December 1941 to 6 May 1942 and the Purple Heart based on his death on 1 February 1945 while a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000095
A DA Form 4856 (General Counseling Form), dated 20 February 1990, shows the applicant was counseled by a commissioned officer who informed her that she was not enrolled in training for MOS 91P due to not having a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate. f. A DA Form 4856, dated 2 May 1990, shows the applicant was counseled by her commander who informed her that she was recommending the applicant be separated from the U.S. Army under the provisions of AR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000095
A DA Form 4856 (General Counseling Form), dated 20 February 1990, shows the applicant was counseled by a commissioned officer who informed her that she was not enrolled in training for MOS 91P due to not having a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate. f. A DA Form 4856, dated 2 May 1990, shows the applicant was counseled by her commander who informed her that she was recommending the applicant be separated from the U.S. Army under the provisions of AR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000096
The applicant requests correction of his records to show: * he suffered hearing loss in the line of duty * award of the Purple Heart 2. The case is being considered using his WD AGO Form 53-55, NPRC reconstructed records, and documents provided by the applicant. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award the Purple Heart based upon his hearing loss.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000097
There is evidence of record that shows the applicant was twice wounded in Vietnam. However, there is no available evidence showing he received any additional awards of the Purple Heart. __________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 | CY2014 | 20140000098
The applicant requests correction of his records to show: * his induction date as 10 June 1944 instead of 11 June 1945 * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal 2. The available evidence is insufficient as a basis upon which to correct the applicant's records to show his induction date as 10 June 1944 and award him the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal. Although the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to individuals who were authorized the Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000106
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000109
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Achievement Medal 4th Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) (indicating 5th award) * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Kuwait * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia 2. His DD Form 214 and the DMDC-compiled Desert Shield/Storm Data Base show that he served in Southwest Asia from 16 December 1990 to 7 May 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000110
The applicant states the evidence will show he was either awarded, or should have been awarded, those awards based on his combat service from September 1970 to October 1971. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Bronze Star Medal is awarded in time of war for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, or while engaged in military operations involving conflict...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000113
The applicant and his counsel contend that the applicant's military records should be corrected to show he was diagnosed with unfitting conditions that were incurred during military service and are combat-related, and that he was placed on the PDRL with a disability rating of at least 30-percent. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant's medical conditions (individually or in combination) were medically unfitting for retention under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000114
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there be no change of the applicants disability and separation. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000115
b. Paragraph 5-6, Army Regulation 135-178, provides for discharge of a member disenrolled from ROTC/SMP. The CAARNG did not acknowledge his NGB Form 22A, dated 27 June 2006, which corrected his discharge date to 3 October 2005. Refer to Army Regulation 135-178 (Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 12 (15) for discharge for Soldiers medically unfit for retention per Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000119
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded: * Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) * A second Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) * Two Army Superior Unit Awards (ASUA) 2. A certificate for award of the ASUA with a listing of participating units shows the Special Operations Command Communications Element 020, Company B, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was awarded the ASUA for this period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000120
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP next considered whether the applicant's MH condition diagnosed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 201400001204
The applicant requests her discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. On 20 January 1987, the applicant's company commander notified the applicant of the proposed separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, for a personality disorder, with an entry-level characterization. b. Paragraph 5-13 - a Soldier with less than 24 months of active duty service, as of the date separation proceedings are initiated, would be separated for personality disorder (not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000121
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the applicant's diagnosis of the mental health (MH) condition during his processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP noted that at the time of the applicants processing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000122
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 the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and two additional awards of the Purple Heart. 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 9 November 1965...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000126
The ABCMR denied the previous request for award of the Purple Heart because the alleged error or injustice should have been discovered on 28 February 1972 and the time for him to have filed expired on 28 February 1975. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The evidence of record shows the applicant fell off of a hill and twisted his knee while in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000126
The ABCMR denied the previous request for award of the Purple Heart because the alleged error or injustice should have been discovered on 28 February 1972 and the time for him to have filed expired on 28 February 1975. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The evidence of record shows the applicant fell off of a hill and twisted his knee while in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000132
On 13 November 1986, the applicant's commander notified him that he was recommending him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct), paragraph 14-12b, based on a pattern of misconduct. The separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, with a General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000135
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and any awards he is entitled to receive. It also shows that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Parachutist Badge. The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000136
The applicant, the daughter of a former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that the FSM's general discharge be upgraded to honorable. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to upgrade his discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000140
On 4 April 1988, by Disposition Form, the applicant's commander requested the applicant be processed for separation under the provisions of paragraph 7-17 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) by reason of misrepresentation of intent with regard to legal custody of child. The applicant was in custody of his child at the time of his enlistment. The commander stated the applicant was in custody of his child at the time of his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000141
The applicant states, in effect, he went before a promotion board for SGT on 2 May 2013. a. Paragraph 5a states "Soldiers may be eligible for a retroactive promotion under the Administrative Records Corrections (ARC) process if he/he would have made the DA promotion point cutoff score, but was in a suspension of favorable action status and he/he was exonerated, the case was closed favorably, or a FLAG for adverse action was removed, provided the Soldier was otherwise qualified." While...