ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012936
The applicant states he received a shrapnel injury to his lower left leg from a possible booby trap while in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) in 1968. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart based on an injury he sustained while in the RVN. In view of the above, the available evidence is insufficient to show that the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012942
The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge on or about 23 March 2006 and directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and discharged under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 28 March 2006. c. Paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012945
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-X6-XXXX" instead of "XXX-X9-XXXX." The available evidence shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of his active duty. _______ _ 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 | 20140012946
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 11 January 1971, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 with an undesirable discharge and he was reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. His DD Form 214 shows that on 11 January 1971 he was discharged under other than honorable conditions after completing 3 years and 7 days of creditable active service with approximately 167 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012948
Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 13-325, issued 30 October 2013, subject: Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service Medals for the Former Republic of Yugoslavia, states the area of eligibility for the AFEM would mirror that of the Kosovo Campaign Medal with the addition of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, and Hungary. Based on the evidence of his service in Bosnia, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 September 2002 should be corrected to show 6 months and 13 days of foreign service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012950
On 5 April 1983, his commander notified him of initiation of action to separate him from the service for inefficiency, untimeliness, very poor work habits, continued violation of the UCMJ, and overall poor performance pursuant to the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. On 12 April 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, due to unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012956
The applicant requests a reconsideration of his previous request for eligibility to transfer his Post 9-11 GI Bill educational benefits (TEB) to his son by * backdating the original date of the TEB acceptance to his son's date of birth * backdating the TEB to his original retirement request in September 2013 * waiving the additional duty service commitment (ADSC) 2. Following the amendment of his retirement orders, his 2nd request was granted with the caveat that he would incur an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012958
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140012958 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show his month of birth as September. The applicant's military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012961
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal and the second award of the Meritorious Service Medal. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) while his DD Form 214 only shows one award of the medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012963
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 27 February 1948 instead of 25 February 1948. At the time the applicant enlisted his DOB was reflected in his records as 25 February 1948 and he has not offered any explanation as to why he served under this DOB for 22+ years. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012964
The emails provided by the applicant with his application show that on 17 June 2013, the applicant was notified by her personnel official that his spouses election had not taken effect and that finance could not change his until his spouse changed hers. The applicant has not provided a copy of his request for a BAH waiver; however, on 15 July 2013, officials at the office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G1, notified the applicant by email that there was no authority to grant a waiver for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012965
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his tenure with Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 9th Artillery, from August 1968 to August 1969, in Vietnam, this unit was awarded unit awards as follows: * Battery C: Presidential Unit Citation, for service from 10 to 21 May 1969, based on DAGO Number 16, dated 1972 * 2nd Battalion: Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 1 September 1968 to 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012968
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 (AAM), Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and any other awards and decorations to which he may be entitled. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012969
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty this period on 27 July 1978 and he was discharged on 9 April 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's request for discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012976
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The applicant requests the correction of his records to show he changed his SBP election from "spouse" to "former spouse" on 18 October 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012977
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 award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and Army Service Ribbon (ASR). The applicant states: * he served in the Army from 11 September 2004 to 30 November 2005 * he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, but not the GWOTSM or ASR * in order to qualify for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012979
By regulation, in order to support award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, there must not only be evidence that a member served in an infantry specialty in an infantry unit, but also that he was personally present and participated with the qualifying infantry unit while it was engaged in active ground combat with enemy forces. Evidence shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012982
The applicant's records do not contain and he has not provided orders awarding him the Parachutist Badge or the Expert Infantryman Badge. Award of the Parachutist Badge requires an individual to have satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an airborne unit or the Airborne Department of the Infantry School, or have participated in at least one combat parachute jump. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012983
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 22 November 1966 under the last name "McK____." Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his last name spelled as "McK____."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012988
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-2614 vice XXX-XX-4010. A thorough review of all documents contained in his available military personnel records, many of which bear his signature, show his SSN consistently appears as XXX-XX-4010. All of the documents in his records show he used SSN XXX-XX-4010 during his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012992
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He completed his basic training and his advanced individual training before being transferred to Korea on 24 September 1982. On 13 June 1984, he was discharged under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, due to unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012993
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides: * DD Form 214 * blood typing result CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, the evidence is insufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show his blood group as A+.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012994
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for his service in Vietnam. His record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that shows in: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments), while serving in Vietnam he was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 13th Aviation Battalion (Combat) performing duties as an 11B Pathfinder from 17 October 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012996
A thorough review of all documents contained in his available military personnel records, many of which bear his signature, show his SSN consistently appears as XXX-5X-XXXX. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-5X-XXXX. All of the documents in his records show he used SSN XXX-5X-XXXX during his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012997
His records contains a request for elimination packet, dated 17 February 1993, which shows his commander consulted with the Staff Judge Advocate/Legal Services Center, requested an elimination packet, and recommended the applicant be separated in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 (Separation for Unsatisfactory Performance). The evidence of record shows the applicant underwent two surgeries and was given periods of convalescent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012998
His record does not contain any evidence of his being disqualified for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 July 1970 to 13 July 1972 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period of service from 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013002
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 March 2007 to show: a. his rank as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and b. award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The sworn statements and narrative for award of the CAB provided by the applicant which state he distinguished himself by being personally engaged by the enemy while serving with the 65th Military Police Company (Airborne) on 14 April 2005 during Operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013005
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq and Afghanistan and to add the Iraq Campaign Medal with service stars and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service stars. The applicant provided a DA Form 638, covering the period 18 November 2005 through 28 October 2006, which awarded him the Army Commendation Medal in support of his service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013007
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 6 May 1992, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013008
The applicant was discharged accordingly on 25 July 1986, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. a. Paragraph 3-11 states a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013010
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in item 38 (Record of Assignments during his service in Vietnam he was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), 3rd Battalion, 82nd Artillery Regiment on 4 July 1970. Evidence of record shows that prior to the applicant's release from active duty, his last duty assignment and major command were HHB, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Artillery, 23rd Infantry Division. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013011
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Air Medal. His record is void of orders that show he was awarded the Air Medal; however, it does contain a Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) Form 200 (Recommendation for Decoration for Merit) that shows: * he was recommended for award of the Air Medal for sustained operations during the period 12 September 1964 through 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013015
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All documents contained in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) list the same last name he now claims is incorrect. ___________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 | 20140013017
The applicant states he had been approved for a medical discharge under honorable conditions before he was given his undesirable discharge. On 9 April 1971, the separation authority approved his 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, with an undesirable discharge. On 16 October 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of his military records and all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013020
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the ARCOM and KDSM to 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 | CY2014 | 20140013021
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-4169 versus XXX-XX-2169. His records contain the following: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that shows his SSN as XXX-XX-2169 and DOB as 10 January 1950 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) shows his DOB as 10 January 1950; it does not show an SSN * DD Form 398 (Statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013028
On 20 February 2014, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge action and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. (2) item 14, all formal, in-service (full time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 of at least 1 week or 40 hours duration. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013029
The applicant contends, in effect, that he would have continued on active duty until his MRD for maximum years of commissioned service (30 June 2015) had it not been for the improperly conducted CY11 ARNG AGR REFRAD Board which selected him for REFRAD. Though it is not possible to know whether he would have been selected by a "properly" conducted REFRAD board, it is reasonable to presume he would have served until 30 June 2015 if he had not been selected for REFRAD by the CY11 ARNG AGR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013031
The applicant's military records are not available for review. There is no evidence that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or evidence that shows his injury was caused as a result of enemy action. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013032
The applicant's record contains: a. The applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, due to a pattern of misconduct, for being drunk and disorderly and willfully damaging government equipment, operating a motor vehicle while his alcohol concentration exceeded 0.10 grams, numerous instances of being disrespectful toward an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013039
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 16 November 1994 be corrected to reflect his Federal deployment overseas for training. The DD Form 214 should reflect information that is in effect at the time the DD Form 214 is prepared. Further, regulatory guidance states a DD Form 214 is prepared for Reserve component personnel when they serve 90 or more days of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013040
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013040 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's request for correction of her DD Form 214, for the period ending 2 November 2002, to show her last name as "W----r" instead of "C----r" was carefully considered. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in her military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013041
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing his period of Inactive National Guard (ING) service started on 11 October 1994. This document also shows that his anniversary year end date was changed to 24 September 1994 causing him to be 16 days short of completing a full year of service in an active status. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected by showing his anniversary year end for 1994 as 10 October 1994, and his period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013045
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 18 January 1977, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 5, paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program). The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37 by reason of failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013051
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This case is being considered using reconstructed records which primarily consist of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 provided by the NPRC. Evidence of record shows the applicant participated in one campaign.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013052
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a GD is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The record further shows that after being counseled on his rights, the applicant voluntarily elected to waive his right to consideration of his case by a board of officers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013053
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 that she served in support of Operation Desert Storm. The applicant states that she has orders to show that she served in Operation Desert Storm; however, she does not provide them, nor is there any record in the DMDC database.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013055
Public Law 95-397, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for Reserve Component members who qualified for Reserve retirement, but were not yet age 60 and eligible to participate in the SBP, to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The FSM's records do not indicate that he elected to participate in the RCSBP within 90 days of receiving his 20-year letter in March 1995. Regretfully, there is insufficient evidence to show the FSM made an RCSBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013056
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013056 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He states he was wounded in action on 25 May 1968 during a rocket attack on Hill Number 63, but never received 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 Purple Heart for fragment wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam 25 May 1968 and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013057
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * cover letter, dated 28 June 2014 * self-authored statement, marked urgent, dated 7 October 2014 * self-authored statement, continuation of cover letter, undated * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 3 October 1984 * Orders Number 201-29, dated 3 October 1984 * Orders Number 45-9, dated 6 March 1985 * DD Form 214 for the...