ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013058
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in Vietnam. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 December 1965 does not show award 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 | 20140013059
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Senior Airman Wings (correctly known as the Senior Aviation Badge), Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar, Cold War Commemorative Medal/Ribbon, and Vietnam Era Commemorative Medal/Ribbon. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided for temporary and permanent award of the Aircraft Crewman Badge (which was renamed the Basic Aviation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013073
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation of Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Philippine Liberation Medal (officially known as the Philippine Liberation Ribbon). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013077
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013079
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 1 October 2013, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant offered to submit himself to Article 15, UCMJ proceedings and waive his right to trial by court-martial, if the Article 15, UCMJ proceedings were solely for the adjudication of the alleged violation of Article 92 (Failure to obey order or regulation), UCMJ, as stated below: In that Sergeant (E-5) [applicant's name], U.S. Army, did, at or near Fort Drum, New York, on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013080
The applicant states: a. He acknowledged that by submitting his request for discharge he was guilty of a charge against him that authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 1 February 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013084
Title 10, USC, section 741(d)(4)(A) affords the Secretary concerned the authority to adjust the DOR of an Active Duty List (ADL) officer appointed under section 624(a) of this title to a higher grade that is not a general officer or flag officer grade if the appointment of that officer to that grade is delayed from the date on which (as determined by the Secretary) it would otherwise have been made by reason of unusual circumstances (as determined by the Secretary) that cause an unintended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013091
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013092
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The applicant provides a/an: * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation From Active Duty) * DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States) * two Standard Forms (SF) 93 (Report of Medical History) * Notice of Decision from the SSA * self-authored statement * two letters * Special Orders Number 72, dated 13 March 1975 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013094
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 applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP agreed that PEB adjudication of unfitting PTSD was supported by the evidence;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013095
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Combat Action Medal (correctly known as the Combat Action Badge), Combat Medical Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, Cold War Certificate, Air Medal, and Bronze Star Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013096
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record that shows he was recommended for promotion to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5. In support of his application the applicant provides the following documents: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013099
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013102
A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 20 June 2007, shows she was laterally appointed as a CSM effective 15 July 2007. The applicant's record is void of orders showing the effective date she was reappointed from CSM to SGM. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to rank/pay grade SGM/E-9 effective 15 July 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013103
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Chapter 2 of the regulation in effect at the time contained guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 stated that item 23a would show the primary MOS code number and title. Therefore, his official documents in his records were correctly completed and there is no basis for granting relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013104
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in item 12i (Reserve Obligation Termination Date) the date 14 December 1993 vice 4 February 1988. Although she served in the USAR past her Reserve obligation termination date, the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty. At the time of her release from active duty, her Reserve obligation date was 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013106
BOARD DATE: 2 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013106 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 April 1966, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review affirmed the approved findings of guilty and a modified sentence. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-204 (Personnel Separations Dishonorable and Bad Conduct Discharge) with an under other than honorable conditions character of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013107
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct record of military service and all of his military education. The applicant contends his 31 March 1992 DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he entered AD on 5 October 1971, his correct net active service during this period, and all of his military education. Therefore, based on the evidence of record, there is no basis to correct item 12 (blocks a through e) of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013108
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's contention that he was unaware of the requirement to make an SBP election within one year of the date of marriage is not sufficiently mitigating to warrant granting the requested relief. The applicant is advised that he may make a change to his SBP election during the next Open Season, as periodically authorized by Congress.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013110
The applicant requests correction of her appointment as a first lieutenant (1LT) with the original date of promotion of 10 November 2012 now that she has been scrolled. The applicant provides of the following: * Letter from the Army Board of Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) * Orders Number B-05-303321 * ABCMR Record of Proceedings (ROP), boarded 23 January and 4 June 2014 * Army G-1 memorandum * Orders Number B-05-303321R CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, the Army G-1 directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013118
A DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate), dated 1 February 1981, shows he was married to Anne and elected Option C (Immediate Coverage) Spouse Only at the Full Retired Pay Rate. State of Arkansas Marriage License showing he married Cherry on 30 March 2006; and b. DD Form 2656-6, dated 9 July 2014, showing: (1) An "X" was placed in item 8 (Remarriage) and an "X" in item (4) of item 8 indicating he was selecting coverage for his new spouse if his current coverage is former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013120
The applicant states: * he was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * he retired two months early (June 2009) * during his retirement transition, he was not informed this benefit would be available in August 2009 * had he known, he would not have retired * he attributes the poor communication by his unit to the fact he lives in Rochester, NY and his unit was in Devens, MA * he is unable to rejoin the USAR to serve the additional 4 years that would be required were he able to take...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013121
The applicant requests that the general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) he received on 10 August 2011 be moved to the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). * he requests the option to serve in the USAR or ARNG which, he contends, will help the Army retain some of the money, time, and energy spent in training him * joining the Army was not a decision he took lightly; he decided to do a limited call to active duty while at his Officer Basic Course and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013126
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to remove from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting separation based upon conscientious objection, dated 3 March 2004, and the allied documents, including documents related to the original decision made by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The applicant states the ABCMR concluded that the conscientious objection application was properly filed in the service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013129
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013129 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013131
On 2 June 2003, the FSM was issued a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter). Public Law 106-398, 30 October 2000, required that upon receipt of that letter, a qualified RC member, who was married, would automatically be enrolled in the RCSBP under option C, spouse and child(ren) coverage based on full retired pay, unless different coverage was selected within 90 days of receipt of that letter. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013140
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by showing award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Vietnamese Armed Forces Honor Medal. He was released from active duty on 12 January 1972 and his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Overseas Service Bar (2) 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013142
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to at least a general discharge. The available records also show that after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013145
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * Memorandum for Record (MFR), dated 23 March 2004 * ICM award criteria CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His official military personnel file contains and he provides a DA Form 638 which shows he was recommended for award of the MSM (2nd Award). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record and the evidence provided by the applicant clearly and convincingly show he was awarded the MSM (2nd Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013146
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013146 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a GCM and he received a BCD. The sentence is commensurate with the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013147
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he held the rank of specialist (SPC)/pay grade E-4 when he was released from active duty (REFRAD). The instructions show for: (1) item 4a and item 4b, enter the active duty grade of rank and pay grade at time of separation, and (2) item 12, block i, enter the effective date of promotion to pay grade. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was promoted to SPC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013148
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred his education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retiring from military service. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependents because he was not informed of the approved cut-off date nor was he offered the opportunity to extend his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013149
He provided service medical records, dated April 2012, which show he was treated for back pain. Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 7 (Physical Profiling), provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit commander and personnel officer in their determination of what duty assignments the individual is capable of performing and if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013151
The applicant provides a self-authored statement which essentially writes: * in 2014 he contacted the Fort Carson education center to ask about TEB * he was told he should have done this while he was on active duty and prior to his retirement * he was never made aware of this requirement while going through his retirement transition; he would have done so had he known * his son is a straight "A" student who has been on the honor roll for 3 consecutive years * his son is a gifted student and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013152
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the applicant was awarded the Parachutist Badge. Thus, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the applicant's records to show he was awarded the Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013155
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the U.S. Army was using the enlisted rank title of "SP2" (E-5) from 1 May 1955 through the date of the applicant's release from active duty on 22 March 1957. a. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013157
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 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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) at this time and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013160
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 27 July 1969 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and any other authorized awards. There are no orders for award of the BSM in his available records. _______ _ _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 | 20140013166
The applicant provides copies of * ROTC Cadet DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), * DA Form 597-3 (Army ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) * DA Form 3286 (Statement of Understanding) * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) debt termination policy letter, dated 8 May 2013 * active duty orders * Common Area Access Card * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * Commander's memorandum * disenrollment documents * DFAS letter and account statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013168
The applicant provides: * U.S. Military Entrance Processing Station Command (USMEPCOM) Form 714-E (Request for Examination) * DD Form 2246 (Applicant Medical Prescreening Form) * excerpts of medical records * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * a memorandum, subject: Request for Separation and Waiver of PEB Evaluation, dated 19 August 2000 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He had been fully informed and understood that he was entitled to the same consideration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013172
This table shows the AFEM is authorized for service in Korea during the period 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974. d. The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence of record shows he served a period of qualifying service in Korea for award of the AFEM; therefore, this award should be added to his DD Form 214. Based on his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013173
The applicant requests correction of Item 3 (Grade, Rate, Rank, and Date of Appointment) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his grade/rank as sergeant first class (SFC)/E-6. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence confirms the grade/rank he held on the date of his separation from active duty in the AUS was correct at the time the DD Form 214 was issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013175
He would like to have the error on his DD Form 214 corrected. The applicants record shows his SSN as XXX-XX-5554 on the following documents: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * USAREC Form 102 (Enlisted Personnel Data) 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the applicants SSN on his DD Form 214 with the SSN shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013176
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected enrollment in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) under Option A (Defer Coverage) instead of Option C (Immediate Coverage). She states the applicant came to see her regarding his application for retired pay. Three options were available: * Option A - elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation * Option B - elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013182
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in Iraq. Her service record is void of evidence and she did not provide any evidence which shows she was deployed to Iraq in 2004. However, there is no evidence of record showing the period of service in Iraq that was the basis for this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013183
Counsel's points of argument include: a. the Secretary of the Army may correct any military record when it is necessary to correct an error or remove an injustice; b. the Board begins its consideration with a presumption of administrative regularity; c. the applicant in this case has been the victim of material injustice by the Army; d. the applicant has served honorably as indicated by the decision rendered by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB); e. the applicant served in the Army for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013186
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by showing his correct social security number (SSN). A review of the applicants military records revealed the following documents were completed during his period of service that shows the SSN he claims to be correct: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) on reverse side, dated 2 April 1968 * DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 5 April 1968 * DD Form 398...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013187
BOARD DATE: 23 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013187 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Section VII (Termination) of the SLRP Addendum contains her acknowledgement of her understanding, in part, that the terms of her SLRP agreement and her entitlement to loan repayment under the SLRP would be terminated should she become an unsatisfactory participant per Army Regulation 135-91...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013193
Therefore, the topic was not discussed completely during his transition counseling and it was not explained to him that he must transfer his benefits to his eligible family members before he retired from the Army. The applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits prior to retirement, but he did not do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013196
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank and pay grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, states in paragraph 2-1 that the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldiers most recent period of continuous active duty. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...