ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015171
There is insufficient evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. In the absence of orders, or an approved recommendation for this award, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show this award. ___________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 | 20140015172
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This TIN was used throughout his military service. In this case, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015173
The applicant requests correction of the last name and date of birth (DOB) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). 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. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015176
The applicant requests his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 October 1941 to 25 May 1943 and to correct his WD AGO Form 53-98 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 his WD AGO Form 53-98 the words "Asiatic Pacific...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015177
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015177 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A review of his official military personnel file (OMPF) does not show the source document used by the Army to determine the accuracy of his SSN as shown on his discharge notification. A Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining To Military Records), dated 9 April 1976, contained in his OMPF shows his SSN as "XX5-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015179
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in the Republic of Korea and to show he was awarded or authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). There is no evidence in the available records that shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal; however, neither is there evidence of either a commander's disqualification for the award or any disciplinary actions against him. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015182
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 259-XX-XXXX instead of 289-XX-XXXX. It would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the SSN used when he entered 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 | 20140015183
He noticed that since having the corrective surgery he has had pain with activities. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty, ADT, or IADT will be separated. The evidence of record shows in October 1995 an EPSBD found the applicant medically unfit for enlistment in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015186
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 17 May 1993, his company commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for serious misconduct. The applicant's company commander stated the reason for the proposed action was for writing bad checks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015187
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no documents in the available records that show he was promoted to the rank of SP5/E-5. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SP4/E4 (T) on 18 February 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015188
Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct (serious offense) and directed his service be characterized as general under honorable conditions. His DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged by reason of misconduct (serious offense) on 4 August 2011 under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 with a character of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015189
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Her DD Form 214 shows her name as R _ _ _ V _ _ _. It stated the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015190
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015190 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015191
The applicant requests the awards of the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge and, in effect, asks they be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned by corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015194
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * marksmanship qualification with the pistol (.45 caliber and 9 millimeter) * completion of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Training School 2. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show: * Award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Marksmanship qualification with the pistol (.45 caliber and 9 millimeter) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015196
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows his character of service as under other than honorable conditions * he was told he was being discharged under "chapter 17" and his discharge would be changed to honorable in 30 days 3. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015198
In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and listed his last name as "Axxln." 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 corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015199
As a result, the PEB recommended a disability rating of 30 percent for this condition. As a result, the PEB recommended a disability rating of 10 percent for this condition. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015205
On 19 November 1980, the unit commander initiated action to separate the applicant for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b, due to frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Since his record of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015207
The applicant requests two awards of the Army Achievement Medal and a unit award for the 224th Military Intelligence Battalion be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 March 1988. Item 9 (Awards, Decoration & Campaigns) of her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) indicates she was awarded one Army Achievement Medal. There are no orders in her Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) for the award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015209
On 6 December 1966, he accepted an appointment in the U.S Army Reserve (USAR) as a WO1 and entered active duty. The version of the awards regulation in effect at the time the applicant served provided for awarding an OLC to denote the second and subsequent awards of the AM. Based on his RVN service, he is also entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015211
The applicant states, in effect, he enlisted in the Delaware Army National Guard (DEARNG) on 10 December 2008 and that Section VI (Remarks) of his DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) reflects his acceptance of both the Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) and the SLRP in conjunction with his enlistment. He attests that although SLRP documents were completed at the time of his enlistment and bonus control numbers were requested, they were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015212
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Valorous Unit Award (VUA), the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and all other awards he may be authorized. The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 through 31 December 2011. 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 by adding in Item 13 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015213
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 August 1984 shows he received the MSM (2nd OLC) (i.e., 3rd Award). Therefore he is entitled to correction of his final DD Form 214 to show the MSM (5th Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015214
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Vietnam. His DD Form 214 shows he was assigned to the 93rd Engineer Company, Germany, at the time. The evidence of record also shows he served on active duty from 19 April 1965 to 18 November 1975 (enlistment period).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015216
This form also shows: * he was issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate) * he completed 1 year, 5 months, and 16 days of service, of which 11 months and 21 days was foreign service * he had 323 days of time lost under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 972 9. b. Paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, his record contains a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 21 September 1961 under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015217
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his rank/grade as that of SP5/E-5. He responded and provided a copy of SO Number 292 (his separation orders), issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Fort Dix, on 19 October 1967 listing his rank as "SP5." Although his record is void of any orders promoting him to SP5/E-5 while on active duty, his DA Form 20 and a USAAC Form 368 shows that he was promoted to the rank/grade of SP5/E-5 effective 25 September 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015218
The applicant requests the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 1987. The Chief, Inquiries/Awards Branch informed the applicant that he had been awarded the MSM for meritorious service as a Citizen Soldier of the USAR and indicated that the medal, orders, and certificate were enclosed. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015219
This DA Form 41 was erroneously filed in the applicant's records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center, Special Orders Number 210, dated 27 September 1968, and b. removing the erroneously-filed DA Form 41 pertaining to an individual with SSN XXX-XX-4210 from his records. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015220
The applicant requests correction of his military 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 his retirement. The applicant provides no evidence. The policy states an eligible individual is any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to education assistance under this section,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015223
The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he requested a TEB prior to his retirement because he was not made aware that it had to be done before leaving active duty. The applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB provision prior to retirement, but he did not do so. Prior to retirement, he did not apply for the transfer of benefits while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015231
The applicant requests his 1976 discharge be voided or, in the alternative, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial to an honorable discharge. The applicant submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. Thus, the evidence of record refutes the applicant's contention that he was innocent of the charges against him and that there was misrepresentation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015247
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable. On 15 December 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable because he had no counseling or legal representation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015249
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge. On 27 June 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. There is no policy, regulation, directive or law that provides for the automatic upgrade of a less than honorable discharge from military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015250
The applicant requests his home of record (HOR) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to Alabama. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's HOR at the time of his enlistment in the RA was Buffalo, NY. The evidence of record verifies that his HOR was recorded as Buffalo, NY when he enlisted in the military in 1990 and at his reenlistment in 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015255
The applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Vietnam for award of the VSM with two bronze service stars. Item 30 of his DD Form 214 shows a clear error in the dates of his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by a. awarding him the CIB effective 24 January 1969; b. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 23 April 1968 to 22 April 1970; c. deleting from item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015258
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 8 (Reason and Authority for Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). The applicant states: a. item 8 of his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows he was discharged from active duty by reason of "medical disqualification [existed prior to entry (EPTE)] on active service and not aggravated by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015262
The applicant provides the WD AGO Form 53-55 of a former service member (FSM) who served in his battalion during World War II. This WD AGO Form 53-55 shows, in part: a. PFC CAP was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) on 23 January 1946. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows the 52d Signal Battalion received occupation credit for any country for any period during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015265
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. By signing the DA Form 597-3, he agreed that: a. he would incur an active duty and/or reimbursement obligation after the first day of his Military Science (MS) II year (sophomore year); b. once he became obligated, if he were to be disenrolled from the ROTC Program for breach of contractual terms or any other disenrollment criteria established then or in the future by Army regulations (including, but not limited to, Army Regulation 145-1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015266
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Counsel requests the additional evidence provided be seriously considered for a granting award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and including an entry on his DD Form 214 for the period 20 November 2005 listing this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015271
The applicant requests: a. correction of Part VIIa (Senior Rater-Evaluate the Rated Officer's Promotion Potential to the Next Higher Grade) of his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 1 November 2011 through 31 October 2012, hereafter referred to as the contested OER, to show he was rated as "Best Qualified;" b. reinstatement in the United States Army Reserve (USAR); and c. immediate promotion to major (MAJ)/O-4, or in the alternative, promotion reconsideration by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015273
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 file. His evidence submitted in support of his request is a copy of a court document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015274
There is no medical evidence in the applicant's available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action during his active service. In the absence of conclusive evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, regrettably, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis upon which to award the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015275
On 3 May 1988, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review issued a decision affirming the findings of guilty and the sentence in the applicant's case. The separation authority is paragraph 3-11 (Bad Conduct Discharge), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015276
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect the Bronze Star Medal he was awarded for his service during Vietnam. It does not show the Bronze Star Medal, but does reflect he was awarded or authorized: * Air Medal (2nd Award) * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge 4. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015277
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was wounded by hostile fire, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, on 7 July 1967, 15 April 1968, and 27 April 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge for action on 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015278
On 19 May 1988, the applicant's immediate commander notified her of his intent to initiate separation action against her for misconduct commission of a serious offense in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c. On 31 May 1988, subsequent to a review for legal sufficiency, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge, with her service characterized as under honorable conditions (general). A discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015279
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. However, there is no evidence to show his unit was awarded two NPUCs during the period he served with the unit. Additionally, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application that he qualifies for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015280
A review of his official records failed to show orders promoting him to the rank of "SGT" or awarding him the MOS of "11C". The temporary appointment of Regular Army enlisted personnel to the grade in which serving will automatically become permanent on the date of completion of time in grade and time in service. Yet upon his reassignment from 2nd Infantry Division and then REFRAD, his DD Form 214 shows his rank and pay grade as SP4/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015281
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the CIB and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence also shows he participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; and c. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal *...