ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013197
Furthermore, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. 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 qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013199
The applicant requests correction of his retirement DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-9xxx instead of xxx-xx-4xxx. The social security card he provided confirms his SSN; therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 March 1966 should be corrected to show his SSN as it is recorded on his social security card. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013201
On 1 October 1997, the unit commander informed the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 11-2c, failure to adapt to a military environment with a recommendation for an ELS performance and conduct separation uncharacterized service. The evidence of record shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11, entry level performance and conduct with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013203
The awards listed on his DD Form 214 are the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. In June 1984, the applicant requested a new set of medals and the Reserve Component Personnel and Administrative Center (RCPAC) informed him that, in addition to the awards listed on his DD Form 214, he was eligible for the Army Good Conduct Medal. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140013203 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013207
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * All of her U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service * Her deployed service in support of Operation Joint Endeavor * Award of the Meritorious Service Medal 2. The applicant provides copies of: * Letter of Appointment, USAR Personnel Center, dated 15 May 1988 * DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel), dated 25 May 1988 * DA Form 67-8 (Officer Evaluation Report), ending on 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013208
The applicant requests correction of the following documents to show social security number (SSN) XXX-XX-3791: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 16 December 1965 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 29 June 2006 2. His DD form 47 (Record of Induction) does not show his SSN. This regulation stated to transcribe a Soldier's social security account number (SSAN) from the DA Form 24 and enter it in item 32 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013210
The applicant requests reconsideration of her earlier request for correction of the following documents to show her rank and grade as major (MAJ)/O-4 instead of captain (CPT)/O-3: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 November 1982 * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders, dated 6 October 1994 * DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate), dated 6 October 1994 * USAR Personnel Center (DARP) Form 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013211
The applicant requests reversal of the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) decision to place him on the Retired List in the rank/grade of major (MAJ)/pay grade O-4 instead of lieutenant colonel (LTC)/pay grade O-5. Any officer who has been the subject of any substantiated adverse finding or conclusion from an officially documented investigation, proceeding or inquiry (except minor traffic infractions) since the officers last promotion, will have the case forwarded to the AGDRB to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013213
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment of her date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) to an earlier DOR the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) considers to be reasonable and fair. The Reserve Officer Promotion Act states, "The effective date of promotion and date of rank of an officer who is promoted under the position vacancy system is the date the Chief, NGB, extends Federal recognition. The applicant contends her DOR for promotion to CPT in the CAARNG should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013215
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she contracted for Incentive Special Pay (ISP) with an effective date of 1 July 2013. She provides copies of: * Self-authored statement * PCS orders, dated 5 June 2013 * DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) * Memorandum, Subject: Request for Medical Corps ISP, dated 16 October 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013217
The applicant requests that his deployment to Iraq be shown in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As such, it would be appropriate to amend his DD Form 214 by showing he deployed to Kuwait and Iraq from 12 February 2004 through 5 February 2005 and addition of the Valorous Unit Award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the Valorous Unit Award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013220
c. Item 25 (Separation Authority) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 13-4c. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individuals entire record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013222
He took the language proficiency test in Farsi in 2009 while serving on active duty and he passed the test. He took the language proficiency test in Farsi in 2009 and passed it. Since there was no way for his command to advise him that annual certification was a requirement for continued receipt of FLPB, it would be equitable to correct his records to show he recertified his language proficiency for Persian-Iranian (Farsi) in a timely manner to receive an FLPB using the appropriate payment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013223
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms that on 22 February 2007 an MEB found the applicant's conditions of migraine headaches and recurrent presyncopal/syncopal episodes were medically unacceptable and did not meet retention standards. On 26 March 2007, the PEB found her unfit due to migraine headaches and near syncopal episodes consisting of lightheadedness and darkening visions that prevented her from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013224
The applicant requests that the Good Conduct Medal Disqualification Statement contained in the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) be transferred to the Restricted section of his OMPF or removed altogether. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Record Management) states Army Good Conduct Medal disqualification notifications are filed in the Performance folder of the OMPF. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to remove or transfer a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013226
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his education benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013227
The applicant states, in effect: * he was not married when he received his Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter) and, at that time, submitted his youngest adult daughter as his SBP beneficiary * one year later he was married and attempted to update his record through his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) unit * he submitted his marriage certificate through his unit G-1 to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) in September 2007 * no one acknowledges that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013228
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retiring from active duty. Records show the applicant was referred to a website www.ebenefits.va.gov for information on his education benefits. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, there is no basis for granting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013231
Lo to the FSM's battalion. Regarding the processing of a recommendation for award of the DSC to the FSM, counsel states: a. MG Gerhardt submitted a recommendation, dated 20 July 1944, for posthumous award of the DSC to the FSM for his actions in driving German forces from St. Factors adversely affecting the award process and resulting in denial by the First Army Decorations Board included: * shortcomings in the original recommendation for the DSC * General (GEN) Omar Bradley's promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013232
The applicant provides: * A waiver statement for SSB consideration by HRC * Statement of support from the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3 * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) * Year Group 92 Order of Merit List (OML) * HRC Branch/Functional Transfer recommendations * Email from the Commanding General (CG), HRC * Approval of branch transfer * Military Personnel Message 14-205, dated 25 July 2014, Subject: Selective Early Retirement Board (SERB), LTC Operations (OS), Operations Support (OS), and Force...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013248
He further states other Soldiers have been awarded the Purple Heart for less than his injury. The applicant's medical records were not available for review nor is there any indication the applicant petitioned for award of the Purple Heart while still assigned in the Republic of Vietnam, after his return to the United States, or at any time prior to his retirement. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013253
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 witness statements he provides details the incident that resulted in the applicant's injury; however, there is no conclusive evidence that the wound was caused by the enemy and there are no service medical records to show treatment. Notwithstanding his contention and sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013255
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that, in addition to the awards currently shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55, his authorized awards include the * Bronze Star Medal * American Campaign Medal * World War II Victory Medal * Army of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013257
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) for the period ending 28 July 1984 to show the "YES" block is checked in item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent). His DD Form 1966/2 indicates he was a high school graduate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013259
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). The applicant scanned the victim for serious bleeding, ensured he had an open airway, and started treating his wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013260
The applicant requests her uncharacterized separation from the Regular Army (RA) be changed to an honorable separation. On 11 May 1983, she received formal counseling and she voluntarily elected to separate from active duty service due to pregnancy pursuant to Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 8. Service members separated for pregnancy while in an entry-level status were to receive an entry-level (i.e., uncharacterized) separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013261
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was honorably discharged for medical reasons. The applicant provides: * Statement in Support of [Department of Veterans Affairs] Claim * Separation Notification Memorandum and Election of Rights Memorandum * Internet printout about medications that test positive for THC * Sworn Statement * Back page of DD Form 2807-1 (Report of Medical History) * Back page of DA Form 4833 (Commander's Report of Disciplinary Action) * Back page of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013264
The applicant requests that the records of her former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he made a former spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election and that the election was submitted and approved within one year of their divorce. The applicant's contention that the records of the FSM should be corrected to show he elected former spouse SBP coverage has been carefully considered. Based on this fact, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records may not act to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013265
g. Paragraph 13-7 (Counseling) of Army Regulation 635-200 requires that prior to a discharge for unfitness a Soldier receive counseling, which includes, at a minimum, written evidence regarding the reason for the counseling, the fact that similar conduct may lead to discharge from the Army, and the nature and consequences of being discharged under other than honorable conditions. Not only is there no written record that he was counseled for any of the offenses that led to his discharge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013290
The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 June 2000, the applicant was honorably retired under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24b(2), and placed on the TDRL. There is no evidence that shows she performed any period of active duty service following her placement on the TDRL that would have warranted the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013291
The applicant states, in effect: * he was discharged from the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) because he did not meet medical retention standards under Army Regulation (AR) 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) * this was based on a determination his physical disability was non-duty related; however, this was a mistake * he now has the documentation to prove his disability was duty related * he feels he should receive a disability rating for his medical condition 3. A memorandum,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013292
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings on Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) under Article 15) and a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He contended that the evidence contained in the AR 15-6 investigation shows that the applicant was not derelict in the performance of his duties and contended that the NJP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013292
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings on Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) under Article 15) and a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He contended that the evidence contained in the AR 15-6 investigation shows that the applicant was not derelict in the performance of his duties and contended that the NJP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013293
She provides: * statement from counsel * court order changing her name * New Jersey Auto Driver License * social security card * United States Uniformed Services Identification Card * DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 September 2011 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Record of Proceedings for Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) Docket Number BC-2003-04051 * orders promoting her to sergeant major/E-9 COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. In cases...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013294
On 24 July 1992, 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 under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013296
7. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster. Orders show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013297
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (5th Class). The applicant states he served during the first Gulf War, as evidenced by the award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes policy and procedures for military awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013300
The applicant requests, in effect, that the entry in item 24 (Character of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from "UNCHARACTERIZED" to "HONORABLE." Her DD Form 214 shows in: * item 24 "UNCHARACTERIZED" * item 25 (Separation Authority) Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11 * item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) "DID NOT MEET PROCUREMENT MED FITNESS STANDARD NO DISABILITY" 5. The version of the regulation in effect at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013301
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013301 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal 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. Unfortunately there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant served in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013306
The applicant requests, in effect, the following: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 7 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) - Reserve places of duty at Fort Hamilton and Brooklyn, NY * Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) - his Reserve and inactive service after 1988 * Item 12f (Foreign Service) - deployment to Honduras * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013308
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge (GD). He was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013309
It is awarded 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The Korea Defense Service Medal was not authorized until well after the applicant was released from active duty; however, it was made retroactive to include the period the applicant served in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013311
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 21 June 1965 to show his overseas service in Vietnam and Korea. The applicant states he needs his DD Form 214 to show he served overseas in both Vietnam and Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013315
The applicant provides: * orders for the 1st Class Gunner Badge with Machine Gun Bar, ARCOM with "V" Device, BSM with "V" Device, BSM with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, and Purple Heart * DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) * certificate of training * official statement of award of AGCM * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013316
The applicant states, in effect: a. the FSM should be awarded the WWII Victory Medal for his dedicated service in the time of war; b. it appears the FSM did not receive the WWII Victory Medal because it was awarded after he was separated from the service; and c. it would be a great tribute to add this award to the FSM's record. The FSM'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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013317
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * orders, dated 24 January 2002 * certificate of achievement * undated statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His request to remove the statement he submitted on his behalf with his request for discharge from his OMPF was noted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013319
A U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, St. Louis, MO, memorandum, dated 23 August 1993, shows the applicant accepted appointment as a Reserve commissioned officer in the rank of 2LT and MOS 66J, effective 29 August 1993. The applicant contends that his military personnel records should be corrected to show he held MOS 66H and that he was promoted to 1LT (O-2E). Records show he accepted appointment as a Reserve commissioned officer in the rank of 2LT and MOS 66J, effective 29 August 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013320
The applicant also provided: a. a self-authored memorandum for record, dated 5 January 2006, which documented operation selection board changes for sergeant major selections during the period 20 December 2006 through 5 January 2007; b. a memorandum of support from the PAARNG, Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver), regarding his petition in rebuttal of IG findings for his promotion review board, dated 24 April 2012; c. a TAGPA Certificate of Appointment that shows he was appointed as a COL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013323
Item 40 (Wounds) contains no entries and the PH is not included among the list of awards shown in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). It states that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013324
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 the Purple Heart. In view of the foregoing and notwithstanding the absence of orders for the award in his records, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart.