ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015523
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. General Court-Martial Order Number 9, dated 22 March 1966, issued by the Headquarters, Sixth U.S. Army, Presidio of San Francisco, shows the applicant's sentence had been affirmed and the convening authority remitted the unexecuted portion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015534
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015534 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, placement on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 vice staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6. The BNCOC Phase I distance learning program was transformed into Advanced Leader Course (ALC) - CC delivered via blackboard starting on 1 October 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015537
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. Prior to retiring from active duty in May 2012, he elected to transfer his GI Bill benefits to his wife and son. Since there is no evidence of record showing he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents prior to his retirement, there is no basis for granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015538
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 22 June 2004 and 15 May 2014, to show the Iraq Campaign Medal in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. As he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal with 1 bronze service star during a previous period of active service, he is entitled to have this award shown on this DD Form 214. c. Although the applicant provided a copy of his Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015547
According to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), there was a cancellation of entitlement to jump pay starting 15 November 2013 until his separation on 16 June 2014 as well as for jump pay received for the period 8 July 2013 to 26 July 2013. In an advisory opinion, provided on 16 October 2014 by the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-1, Compensation and Entitlements Division, the following was provided: * following a careful review, the Compensation and Entitlements Division...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015550
The evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his unused education benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to his retirement date of 12 September 2009. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show he made a timely application to transfer at least 1 month of his unused education benefits to his eligible dependents, in accordance with the TEB provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015558
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 27 July 1967 to show the Bronze Star Medal and Silver Star. The governing Army regulation states that formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required for personal decorations, which include the Bronze Star Medal and Silver Star. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015559
The applicant requests his dishonorable discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge, an under other than honorable conditions discharge, or a bad conduct 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 conviction, confinement, and discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015560
The applicant was inducted using the SSN that is contained on the letter from the Social Security Administration showing the last four digits of "3904." However, at the time of his discharge, an administrative error occurred which resulted in the last four digits of his SSN being depicted as "5904." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 that the last four digits of his SSN are "3904."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015565
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: a. change item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) to show he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 13E (Cannon Fire Direction Specialist) instead of 13E (Wireman); and b. change item 30 (Remarks) blood group to show "A-." The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214. The available evidence shows: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015568
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015568 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant was disenrolled from the Cargo Specialist BNCOC for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol on 28 July 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015570
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. The NGB cited as the basis for its disapproval of the applicants request the following: * applicant signed the OAB agreement while under contract...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015573
Even if the ARNG pays him the $50,000 incentive that he is entitled to receive under his contract it will not cover the interest that has accumulated due to non-payment of the loan over the course of the years. The applicant provides and his records contain Annex L to DD Form 4, dated 5 November 2010, wherein it shows he acknowledged and agreed to the following: * he was a non-prior service applicant who agreed to serve at least 6 years in the ARNG * he had seven disbursed loans existing in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015574
h. Because she received her commission as an officer on 13 May 2005, some 7 months prior to her appointment in the CAARNG she was not eligible for the OAB incentive of SRIP Policy 06-04 or SRIP Policy 06-05. i. Because she received a commission prior to appointment in the CAARNG she was ineligible to contract for an OAB incentive under either under SRIP Policy 06-04 or SRIP Policy 06-05. b. The following are among those requirements listed to be met at time of commission to be eligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015577
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. On 13 July 1983, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 7 (Physical Profiling), provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015578
Counsel states the applicant never received a RB for serving a second tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from November 1970 to November 1971. a. The applicant and counsel contend that the applicant's records should be corrected to show authorization and payment of a $10,000.00 tax-free bonus, plus appropriate interest, because the applicant reenlisted for and completed a second tour of duty in the RVN. Records show the applicant reenlisted in the RA on 18 August 1970 for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015580
Documents provided by the applicant show he returned from Vietnam on leave in April 1970 and suffered a seizure. While the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show that he was thrown from his bulldozer when it hit a land mine in Vietnam, he has not provided sufficient evidence to show that treatment for his immediate injuries were made a matter of record. While the applicant has provided evidence to show he was subsequently treated for a seizure disorder when he returned to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015581
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 12f (Foreign Service) - the appropriate foreign service credit * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - all authorized service medals he is entitled to including the: * Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015582
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). The applicant states he was a combat medic and his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) does not show his CMB. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the CMB has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015584
Under the "Discussions and Conclusions" it states "A review of the available records does not substantiate that the applicant met the criteria for award of the Purple Heart." The applicant provides: a. The pertinent entries in the diary are documented evidence which support his request and which the Board has ignored.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015585
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It established standardized policy for preparation of the DD Form 214 and provides that all foreign service performed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in item 12f and for item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed to a foreign country with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015590
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * two Army Achievement Medals * Air Assault Badge * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Certificate of Appreciation * Certificate of Achievement * high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) M998 qualification * transportation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) operator qualification * 1 1/4 ton vehicle and below operator qualification * foreign service credit 2. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015592
b. Alternatively, if it is not possible to show the four MOS's, he requests his primary MOS be shown as 55D4H (Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist, skill level 4, special qualification identifier (SQI) H for instructor) and his secondary MOS as 11B4S (Light Weapons Infantryman, skill level 4, SQI S for Special Forces). The applicant states, in effect: * during his 11 years of service he held four different MOS's * upon his discharge in 1975, his DD Form 214 was completed by an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015593
2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment - * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period May 1969 to February 1970 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 11, dated 1973 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation or the period 1 January 1969 to 1 February 1970 by DAGO Number 42, dated 1972 b. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 8 February 1968 to 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015594
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015594 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank and pay grade as specialist four (SP4)/E-4. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140015594 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015595
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. 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 as follows: * deleting the current entry in item 12f and replacing it with the entry "0000--03--06" * adding to item 13 the Iraq Campaign Medal with two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015596
The applicant requests: * award of the Purple Heart * correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as something other than 57E (Laundry, Bath and Impregnation Specialist) and to show the Purple Heart 2. The DD Form 214 he was issued does not show award of the Purple Heart. With respect to his MOS, his record shows SO awarded him MOS 57E on 18 September 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015598
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 Air Medal (AM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award). Records show he participated in four campaigns during his service in the RVN. In the absence of corroborating evidence in his official military personnel file or in ADCARS that shows orders were issued awarding him the AM or the ARCOM (2nd Award), he is not entitled to have his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015599
There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. His evidence submitted in support of his request is a self-authored civilian resume which shows he has achieved success since his discharge. Records show the applicant was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and age 19 at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015601
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under "Don't ask, don't tell" (DADT) or prior policies. The evidence of record confirms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015603
Item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 shows he completed 11 months and 9 days of foreign service. This information is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 18 of the his DD Form 214 to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq from 1 January to 31 December 2009 and thereby add a period of 1 year of foreign service to item 12f of his DD Form 214. As such, it would be appropriate to amend his DD Form 214 to show the OSR (2nd Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015604
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his Army service number; it does not show his SSN. __________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 | 20140015605
There is no indication in his military records that shows: * he was issued a permanent physical profile * he was diagnosed with a medical condition that failed retention standards in accordance with AR 40-501 * he suffered an illness or an injury that rendered him unable to perform the duties required of his grade or military specialty * he was referred to the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and/or was found to have an unfitting medical condition 9. The Army must find that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015606
Headquarters, U.S. Army Correctional Activity, Fort Riley, KS, General Court-Martial Order Number 136, dated 23 March 1988, shows that after completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews, the convening authority ordered the applicant's bad conduct discharge duly executed. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 3, with a bad conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015607
His DD Form 214 lists his authorized awards as the * National Defense Service Medal * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 5. 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 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015608
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. An Adjutant General (AG) Arkansas Form 4187-E (Personnel Action Request for Discharge) was initiated by the R&R Command, North Little Rock, AR, on 16 May 2014, recommending the applicant be discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army, by reason of "Conviction by Criminal Court" by authority of National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), paragraph 6-35i(2), with a recommended discharge type of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015611
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for discharge states he was not subjected to coercion with respect to his request for discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 13 July 1978 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, with an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015617
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) lieutenant colonel (LTC) instead of major (MAJ) * item 4b (Pay Grade) O-5 instead of O-4 * item 12b (Separation Date this Period) 18 March 1996 instead of 17 April 1991 * item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) 29 June 1995 instead of 29 June 1989 * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015619
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his last name as Jxxxx vice Lxxxxxx. Page 4 of his DD Form 4, dated 24 August 1982, shows his last name as Lxxxxxx. His DD Form 214 correctly shows his last name as Lxxxxxx, the name he held at the time he was released from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015621
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 1976 to show he was retired in the rank/grade of Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3)/W-3. It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The DD Form 214 provides a record of a Soldier's active Army service at the time of release from active duty and does not reflect other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015623
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. Although the unit to which he was assigned in Korea is not known, the SGO file provides sufficient evidence that he was in fact serving in Korea. 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 with an effective date of separation of 14 November 1952: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015624
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * National Archives (NA) Form 13038 (Certification of Military Service) * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) * SF 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 20 November 1980 * a note, dated 21 January 1992, from Dr. C CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He also indicated his left leg was crushed in Germany which caused constant pain. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015628
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of the following: * letter from Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center * Special Orders (SO) Number 15 (two copies) * Certificate of Achievement * four letters from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) * three letters from the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), Freedom of Information/Privacy Office * Transmittal of and/or Entitlement to Awards * Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015631
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provided medical documents which show she began to experience stomach and lower back pain in 1984 while she was on active duty. The applicant's service record is void of any medical documentation or other evidence that indicates any medical conditions were incurred while she was entitled to receive basic pay which was so severe as to render the applicant medically unfit for retention...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015638
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, for no reasons provided, he was REFRAD until he received his medical retirement in 2014. c. A memorandum from the Director of Manpower and Personnel, dated 3 February 2010, states the applicant elected to be transferred to the Retired Reserve in accordance with Army Regulation 140-10 (Army Reserve Assignments Attachments, Details, and Transfers), which is not true. He always requested a medical retirement and to continue on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015671
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests either the reversal of the action or removal of any documents related to unsatisfactory participation during his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for the period 29 August 1991 to 25 January 2000. Army Regulation 600-8-104 states, once placed in the OMPF, a document becomes a permanent part of that file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015673
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Operations Desert Storm, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Without orders, it would not be appropriate to add this award on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015676
On 30 October 1970, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, paragraph 33a, by reason of conviction by civil court with a character of service as under other than honorable conditions. It provided that an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for members separated under this regulation. Given this record of misconduct and the civil conviction that ultimately led to his discharge, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015677
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show any awards he is entitled for his military service in Afghanistan and Iraq. During his service in Iraq the applicant served in the following approved campaigns: * Liberation of Iraq (19 March 2003-1 May 2003) * Transition of Iraq (2 May 2003-28 June 2004) c. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015678
The applicant requests correction of the separation authority, separation code, and the narrative reason for discharge on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He adds he was subjected to severe mental and emotional stress to the point that he requested separation from the military. Paragraph 5-13 at the time stated a Soldier could be separated for personality disorder (as determined by medical authority), not amounting to disability under Army Regulation...