ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015409
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's disability and rating at Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry. The SRP determined that an MH diagnoses was changed to the applicants possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015413
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). His DA Form 20 shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 9 September 1969 to 1 November 1970. b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his service on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015416
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 11 August 2014, to show the separation date of the DD Form 214 being corrected as 9 July 1999 instead of 9 January 1999. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015419
The LRP made one payment to his loan companies, but now there is no record of him being in the LRP. Paragraph 3-6 (Entitlements) of Army Regulation 621-202 states the Army will not pay more than the outstanding principal amount borrowed or the principal balance remaining when the Soldier enters active duty. The evidence confirms: * the total original unpaid principal on the applicant's two student loans was $12,556.02 * he received the total amount of the original loan balances ($8,487.86)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015420
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) to first lieutenant (1LT) to 20 November 2012 vice 27 April 2013. Army Regulation 135-155 (ARNG and USAR - Promotion of Commissioned Officers and WO Other than General Officers) states that officers who transfer from the ARNGUS to the USAR non-unit status [on or after reaching maximum TIG] are promoted effective the date of transfer to a non-unit status (emphasis added).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015422
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 12 August 2005, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the GOMOR, dated 12 August 2005, and all related documents from the performance section of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015423
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-K). The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 17 January and 28 February 1991. b. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015425
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, certificates of training for his basic training and advanced individual training; certificates of achievement; orders transferring him to attend basic airborne training and assigning him to Fort Hood, Texas; discharge orders from the United States Army Reserve (USAR); a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) advancing him to pay grade of E-4; and part of his enlistment contract. He had served 2 years, 7 months and 8 days of active service and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015426
BOARD DATE: 21 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015426 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Statement of Service - for Computation of Length of Service for Pay Purposes shows his service as USAR on active duty (AGR) from 9 November 1997 through 6 August 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by including the OER in question in the applicant's official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015427
The applicant requests, in effect, reinstatement of his rank/grade to specialist (SPC)/E-4 and removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his records. 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. He states that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015429
The applicant requests the following awards and training be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * Expert Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge * "Combat Life Saver" 2. His record contains orders for the following awards he received while on active duty * Army Commendation Medal, 2004 * Army Achievement Medal (3rd award), 2001, 2002, 2003 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015434
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 with an undesirable discharge. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015439
The applicant requests the following: * an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge * a change to Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) 2. On 10 August 2009, the applicants company commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c(2), for commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015443
As new evidence, the applicant provides two unit photographs that were not previously considered by the Board. A review of all of the available records to include all of the records provided by the applicant shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 6 January 1947 and was honorably discharged on 12 November 1947. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's new evidence was reviewed; however, without orders or other evidence to substantiate that he actually served at Fort Knox, KY, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015446
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). His DD Form 214 erroneously shows his date of entry as 8 November 1968. Although the applicant contends the 11th ACR was awarded the MUC for the period September 1966 to May 1967, the evidence of record shows only the 3d Squadron of the 11th ACR was cited for the MUC during this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015448
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his last name as "M_____E" instead of "M______N." It states the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015455
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his active service in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the period April through June 1992, and to show his rank/pay grade as specialist (SPC)/E-4. After completing 90 days or more of continuous active duty for training, full time duty training, or active duty support; and b. The DD Form 214 provides a record of a Soldier's active service at the time of their release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015456
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 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 18 November 1968, shows his SSN as XXX-X4-XXXX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 398 shows he recorded his SSN as XXX-X4-XXXX in November 1968 in connection with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015458
The applicant states, in effect: * he was relieved from duty, on 16 February 1968, while at Firebase Bravo, Camp Enari, Pleiku, Vietnam * he was flown to Cam Rahn Bay Air Base for his flight back to the United States, on 17 February 1968 * he was flown to Fort Lewis, WA, to begin his out-processing * he was issued a new dress uniform, complete with ribbons, patches, and Blackhawk insignias already on his uniform * his original DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015461
The applicant requests consideration for promotion to chief warrant officer three (CW3)/pay grade W-3 by a special selection board (SSB). The applicant states an annual officer evaluation report (OER) was not submitted in time for the promotion board to review. This paragraph provides that officers in the zone of consideration will review and update their Officer Record Brief (ORB); all current, available admissible personal information will be submitted to the Official Military Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015462
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the documentation related to her disenrollment and breach of contract while in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship Program, as well as remission of her ROTC debt in the amount of $8,372.50 2. The applicant provides: a. When she signed the ROTC Scholarship contract, she agreed that in the event she disenrolled from the ROTC program, she could either be ordered to repay her scholarship debt or be required to enter active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015465
A DD Form 214 shows the applicant entered active duty this period on 28 March 1966, was released from active duty on 28 March 1969, and was transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to complete his Reserve obligation. An honorable discharge is a separation with honor. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13a of his DD Form 214, dated 28 March 1969, the entry "HONORABLE."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015466
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his military records to show he is entitled to non-regular (Reserve) retirement based on over 20 years of qualifying service. He was credited with 1 year of qualifying service each year for a total of 7 years of qualifying service for non-regular retirement. He was credited with 1 qualifying year of service (combined) as a member of the USAR and Regular Army from 21 February 1986 through 20 February 1987. c. He was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015467
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015468
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant states her husband served in Vietnam for 2 months and 27 days and he did not receive the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) or the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015470
It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. While it is understood that the applicant desires to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show the date of birth and SSN that he now claims are correct, there are no documents available that show he used XXX-XX-0060 or 27 October as his SSN and date of birth during his active duty military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015478
He had served 2 years and 28 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015481
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states his DD Form 214 should have an MOS of 13F since he served in that MOS during his entire 12 months of service in Vietnam. There is no evidence to show he held MOS 13F at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015482
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he is authorized to retain his $10,000.00 Enlisted Affiliation Bonus (EAB). On the day he was transferred to the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) he extended for a little over a year in order to deploy with his new unit. Joint Forces Headquarters Louisiana Orders 110-1127, dated 20 April 2010, relieved him from the ING and transferred him to his LAARNG unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015483
On 21 July 1977, 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. On 16 August 1977, the appropriate authority approved her request for discharge and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge. She received accelerated promotions within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015485
He did not return from leave and he was reported as being AWOL effective 25 August 1978. On 24 January 1979, 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. On 21 February 1979, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed the applicant be given an under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015486
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and/or entered active duty on 26 October 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015487
The applicant states he was wounded and received treatment while on a temporary duty (TDY) assignment in Da Nang, Vietnam. His official military personnel file (OMPF) contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) covering the period 4 September 1963 to 13 August 1966 that shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) - shows he remained assigned to the 383rd Quartermaster Detachment until 13 August 1966. The applicant served in Da Nang, Vietnam and Quin Yon, Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015489
A review of the available records shows no evidence of the applicant being wounded or being awarded the Purple Heart. 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. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart is not in doubt, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015491
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. Therefore, lacking evidence to show his injury was the result of enemy action, there appears to be no basis for granting his request. _______ _ __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 | 20140015492
She could not pass the APFT and never had. In order to be eligible for promotion to SGT, a Soldier must have a passing APFT score among other requirements and any previously-initiated flag must have been lifted from his or her record. ____________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 | 20140015494
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed his GED in 1979 while serving on active duty status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015498
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as XX August 1948 instead of XX April 1948. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant contends he was born on XX August 1948 and his DD Form 1584 shows his correct DOB was recorded in his record while he was serving on active duty. Therefore, the evidence of record is sufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as XX August 1948...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015501
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). On 26 October 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UD and reduction to the lowest enlisted rank. His service did not support a GD or HD at the time of his discharge, nor would it be appropriate to upgrade his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015504
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DFAS record shows the specific dates of his service in Kuwait; therefore, it would be appropriate to add a statement documenting his deployments in item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show he served in Kuwait from 20 August 1998 to 30 December 1998. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015505
The applicant requests, in effect, that her period of mobilization with the Army Medical Command between 15 January 2012 through 14 August 2012 be shown at item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty). The applicant's last DD Form 214 of record shows the period of service as from 15 August 2012 through 21 June 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015506
His records are void of and he failed to provide any evidence showing he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar or Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar. The applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015507
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 4 April 1973, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must indicate he or she has been briefed and understands the consequences of such a request as well as the discharge he or she might receive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015509
The Surgeon General of the Army stated MAJ (applicant) does not meet the requirements for assessment into any component of the Army Medical Department based on the directive from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of defense, 9 April 1998 . Based in this statement I could no longer be expected to perform satisfactorily as a Medical Corps officer or any other specialty in Army Medicine on the date of my PEB and should have been medically retired. The applicant provides * U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015510
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015510 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation is awarded to units by the Vietnamese government for meritorious service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Since Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 does not show the applicant's units in Vietnam were awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015512
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and that he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015513
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015513 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. There is no evidence to show she had: * a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015514
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 all medals, awards, ribbons, and citations he is entitled to, including awards for service in support of operations in Vietnam. A review of his record failed to show he is eligible for any awards other than those previously recorded on his DD Form 214 and the marksmanship badges...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015517
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged (or referred to a medical evaluation board (MEB)) instead of honorably discharged by reason of failing to qualify for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2). A permanent profile was later written on 9 June 2011 showing no limitations and noting that the back injury was no longer a profiled condition per profiling guidance from the USAR Command. d. Based on the above history, the applicant should have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015521
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no special orders that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards.