ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013664
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Based on the available evidence, the SSN he enlisted with was the correct SSN during his military service. There is no evidence that this SSN was ever entered in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013665
BOARD DATE: 19 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013665 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his records to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for Reserve retired pay and his rank/grade as sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 17 years, 2 months, and 7 days of qualifying service for Reserve retired pay and was discharged from the USAR in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013669
The applicant states, in effect: * his mother was sick at the time with ulcerative colitis and his father had died 6 days after he entered active duty * as the only child, he requested a compassionate reassignment to Fort Riley, KS to be closer to his mother; his request was denied * because he felt this decision was unfair and he needed to be with his mother, he absented himself without authority from his unit * today, this would have been handled as a hardship discharge, but he was instead...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013672
Since his service in the RVN was for more than 6 months, he is authorized the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Air Medal (5th Award) * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013675
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The available evidence failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013676
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 31 December 1962, to show his date of birth (DOB) as X July 1921. The record of evidence shows he enlisted and served using X July 1920 as his DOB. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140013676 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140013676 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013677
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart, issuance of the medal and citation, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. There is no evidence in the available records showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify the wound was the result of hostile action, treatment of the wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013681
On 16 May 1968, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unsuitability citing the applicant's poor attitude and record of disciplinary actions. Subsequent to this acknowledgement, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013682
Available service record documents for this period of active duty include: a. DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award) with approval and orders for the Army Achievement Medal, dated 26 April 1991; b. His DD Form 214 for this second period of active duty lists his authorized awards as the * Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * NCO Professional Development Ribbon * Army Service Ribbon * Expert Field Medical Badge * Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013683
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show all awards and decorations to which he is entitled to include the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * AACM (presumed to be the American Campaign Medal) * ADSM (presumed to be the American Defense Service Medal) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with pistol, rifle and machine gun...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013684
He provided the following documents: a. a Citation and Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) General Orders Number 6132, dated 25 June 1968, which show he was awarded the basic Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in the RVN during the period November 1967 to April 1968. b. a Purple Heart award certificate, dated 23 October 1968, which shows he received wounds in action on 30 April 1968 in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013685
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214, as well as all documents throughout his official military personnel file (OMPF), shows his first name as Steve. _______ _ 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 | 20140013686
- IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013686 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. His service medical records were not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013687
The applicant states, in effect: * he was discharged because of a diagnosis of Friedreich's ataxia (a rare inherited disease that causes nervous system damage) * at the time of his discharge, the Army did not consider this disease as military-related * the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved service-connection for this disease * based upon the evidence of record, he feels he should have been medically discharged as a result of a service-connected disability * he requests his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013691
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 January 1983 to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 17 months of foreign service prior to 1 January 1960, there is no specific evidence showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013692
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's command advised her of her right to: * be represented by counsel * submit statements in her own behalf * review documents to be presented to the separation authority * waive any of these rights * withdraw any waiver of rights...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013695
The applicant requests inclusion of a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code on his 27 March 1992 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 6 February 1990 and entered active duty for training (ADT) on 22 August 1990. __________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 | 20140013696
He was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. Based on his record of being AWOL and using marijuana, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013697
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 it is listed on his social security card. His DD Form 214 shows in Item 3 (SSN) XXX-XX-3535. 5. The available evidence shows the applicant used several different SSN's during his active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013699
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the year of his birth as 1949 instead of 1948. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows the year of his birth as 1948. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140011645 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140013699 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013705
The applicant requests correction of his 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 and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013706
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Silver Star and that his discharge certificate be corrected to show he was inducted in March instead of May and his last name corrected on his Certificate of Service. He had served 1 year, 9 months and 4 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Korean...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013710
The applicant requests correction of his reentry eligibility (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from RE-3 to a more favorable code so that he may reenter the military. His commander stated that he thought his best option was an entry level separation, finish graduate school (he is now a Doctor of Chiropractic), continue physical training, and then come back as an officer. It states that the SPD code JGA is the appropriate code to assign to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013711
She has tried several times to have it changed on her DD Form 214. 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. Awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for service from 26 January 1971 - 25 January 1974. c. List the following awards on the reissued DD Form 214 for the period ending 25 January 1974: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013714
The applicant contends, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show 15 additional awards of the AM (i.e., the AM with Numeral 16) because he accrued 763 hours of combat assault or combat support flight time. There is no evidence that shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded more than one AM. e. However, based on the evidence of record (i.e., certification by the operations officer that the applicant accrued 453 flight hours) and the conclusion they were category III...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013717
Her SGT then called her back and told her to go ahead and sign the paperwork; as such, she was under the impression that she was doing the right thing. Army Regulation 601-210 states, in effect, that a Soldier who has a child without a spouse at the time of enlistment, and who executed the certificate required by Army Regulation 601-210 (DA Form 3286 (Statements for Enlistment (Parts I through IV)), will be processed for separation for fraudulent entry if custody of a child is regained by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013718
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 11 April 1975 instead of 1 April 1975. The applicant states his military records from the U.S. Army have his DOB recorded incorrectly as 1 April 1975, but his correct DOB is 11 April 1975. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013719
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 27 September 2012 to show the following information: * Her rank and pay grade as sergeant (E-5) * Her Reserve Obligation Termination Date as 13 November 2017 * All of her active duty service * All of her awards * All of her military education 2. The applicant provides: * Orders * DD Form 214, dated 27 September 2012 * DD Form 1966/3 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013728
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge (GD) or an honorable discharge (HD). For the last period of AWOL, the applicants records contain only a record of the date of his return to military control. His record does contain a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 18 October 1972, under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013731
Likewise, his records do not show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal during his military service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000-00-00"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following as evidence in support of his request: * a memorandum from Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas to Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), subject: Approval of CAB for 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division * a memorandum from Headquarters, 3rd Grey Wolf Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, dated 28 September 2005,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013734
The applicant requests, in effect, a change of the home of record (HOR) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an address in Killeen, Texas. The applicant's record contains DD Forms 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) showing she enlisted on 29 March 1988, reenlisted on 19 March 1992, on 12 January 1999, and 27 September 2002. The available evidence shows the applicant designated her HOR as an address in Fairview Heights,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013739
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 5 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 29 June 1991, to show his DOB as "29 September 19XX" instead of "29 March 19XX." The applicant provides copies of the following: * 1991 DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * birth certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His records contain the following: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013740
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show that he was awarded a Purple Heart (PH) for a leg wound he received while in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013741
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on the below documents from "153-x3-xxxx" to "163-x2-xxxx:" * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Certificate awarding him the Air Medal * Certificate awarding him the Army Commendation Medal * Certificate awarding him the Bronze Star Medal 2. Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, published the following General Orders (GO) awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013754
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the standard name line on the orders that awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (4th Award), to show his middle initial as "W" instead of "R." 2. The applicant's request for correction of the standard name line on the orders that awarded him the AGCM (4th Award) to show his middle initial as "W" instead of "R" was carefully considered. The evidence shows his middle initial is "W," not "R" as represented in the orders that awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013755
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests payment of his Nurse Corps Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for 2013. The applicant provides copies of his request for ISP, his Virginia state registered nurse license, and his American Association of Critical Care Nurses certification.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013760
The applicant requests correction of his military records as follows: * change the characterization of his discharge to honorable * change the separation program designator (SPD) code from "JFW" * reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed from "3" to "1" * correct his service medical records to show his injury in August 2012 while on active duty was a service-connected injury instead of existing prior to service (EPTS) * change the Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) proceedings,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013763
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013763 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he would have been promoted to the pay grade of E-6 on 1 July 2011; however, because of an administrative error that was through no fault of his own, he was not promoted to the pay grade of E-6 until 1 April 2014. On 1 April 2014, he was promoted to the pay grade of E-6 in MOS 37F3O with an effective date and DOR of 1 April 2014.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013767
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded or recommended for the ARCOM. He adds that he does not know why the award recommendation was never forwarded to the approval authority. He adds he submitted the award recommendation in good faith, but does not know why the award recommendation was never forwarded to the approval authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013773
(Presumption of Fitness Application). The presumption of fitness may be overcome when: (a) an illness or injury occurs within the presumptive period that would prevent the service member from performing further duty if he or she is not retiring; (b) a serious deterioration of a previously-diagnosed condition, including a chronic one, occurs within the presumptive period, and the deterioration would preclude further duty if the service member were not retiring; or (c) the condition for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013778
A Soldier must currently be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve at the time of transfer of educational benefits to his or her dependent on or after 1 August 2009. Prior to retirement, he did not apply for the transfer of benefits while still serving in the Selected Reserve. 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 approved his request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013779
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Public Law 110-252 limits the eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013780
The applicant, the spouse of a former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, approval of an exception to policy to transfer the FSM's unused education benefits to his dependent under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013784
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013784 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Although the specific facts and circumstances are not available it is evident that the applicant submitted an appeal to the Article 15. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013785
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show a former spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election was submitted and approved within one year of their divorce. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013786
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140013786 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140013786 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013787
In cases where a BCMR has denied a transgender veteran's request to amend a military record, the Board has relied on two reasons: the BCMR's lack of authority to change the veteran's name following discharge and the military's interest in preserving the historical accuracy of military records. In 2004, the AFBCMR granted a transgender veteran's request to change her DD Form 214 to reflect her current legal name. Once a DD Form 214 has been issued, it will not be reissued except under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013788
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. It stated that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013790
The VA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individual's civilian employability. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was medically discharged because he was issued permanent physical profiles for his back and hearing loss, he did not receive a...