ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015892
On 6 June 1975, the applicant was given an order from his commanding officer to proceed to a site at Fort Bragg and remain there until 8 June 1975. The military vehicle in which he returned to the barracks from the field site had been found abandoned about 30 miles from Fort Bragg. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 19 August 1976.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015895
The applicant provides: * GO Number 812 awarding him the Silver Star * Honorable Discharge from the National Guard. Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division GO Number 812, dated 4 December 1951, awarded him the Silver Star. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct GO Number 812 with the name of M______ros vice M_____rous, and to re-issue a Silver Star Certificate with the correct spelling of his name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015896
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him this medal for the period 10 January 1969 through 15 August 1970 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. Records show the applicant 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 10 January 1969 through 15 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015898
The applicant states his correct SSN has always been "157-34-XXXX" and was the same at the time of his discharge. His DD Form 214 should list his correct SSN. Therefore, the evidence of record is sufficient to warrant correction of item 3 of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his Medicare Health Insurance card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015900
The applicant's record contains documents showing he used the SSN that he claims is correct during his period of active service ending 17 December 1964. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 ending 1 June 1967 to show his SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 214 ending 17 December 1964. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 ending 1 June 1967 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015901
(2) Paragraph 8-3 (Proximate result) provides that in order for Soldiers of the RC to be compensated for disabilities incurred while performing duty for 30 days or less, to include inactive duty training, there must be a determination by the PEB that the unfitting condition was the proximate result of performing duty. c. The evidence of records shows that in order for a RC Soldier to be compensated for disabilities incurred while performing duty for 30 days or less, there must be a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015902
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015902 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was notified by his legal counsel on 15 August 1976 of the initiation of separation actions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct), for conviction by a civil court. b. Paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015903
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his SSN is incorrect on his DD Form 214 and he needs it corrected. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 214 contains a typographical error in that it records the first three digits of his SSN as "462" not "465" as shown in his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015904
The applicant requests correction of a DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 14 November 2013, to justify award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The applicant states he wants block 9 of his DA Form 2823, dated 14 November 2013, corrected to justify award of the CAB in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of the memorandum from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC). In addition, Military Personnel Message 11-268 requires a stated distance in meters of the proximity of the Soldier to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015907
The applicant, as the son of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's service number (SN) on Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division General Orders Number 68, dated 28 March 1951 for the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the posthumous award of the BSM be added to the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). These orders also show the FSM was awarded the BSM for heroic achievement on 7 January 1951 in the vicinity of Wonju,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015910
The applicant provides: * DD Form 1610 (Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel for DOD Personnel) * DD Form 1351-2 (Travel Voucher or Sub-Voucher) * All Army Activities Message, dated 17 March 2004 * Officer Record Brief * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015919
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) imposed on 25 April 2014 from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). She handed the IO her memorandum for record requesting the IO's removal and the IO said she (the IO) agreed with her (the applicant) on the issue of her (the IO's) appointment being a conflict of interest, but the battalion commander was adamant about her appointment. She (the applicant)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015920
Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 24 July 1981, consistent with the chain of command recommendations, the separation authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015924
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 2009 to show: * the dates of her deployments to Iraq are from 4 October 2004 to 9 June 2006 and from 1 February 2008 to 30 September 2009 * she was awarded the Combat Action Badge 2. Therefore, her 28 January 2012 DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these dates of deployment to Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015926
A review of his records shows during his service in Afghanistan he participated in two campaigns. A review of the applicant's records shows during his service in Iraq he participated in one campaign. With respect to showing his rank/grade as SGT/E-5, the evidence of record shows he was reduced from the rank of SPC to the rank of PFC on 24 June 2004 and this is the rank he held at the time of his release from active duty on 17 January 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015928
He took the watch as spoils of war as any other Soldier did during the war. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 3 (Grade) of the WD AGO Form 53-55 he was issued shows his rank at the time of discharge was PFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015929
The applicant states he was awarded the BSM and was unaware that he could request correction of his record to reflect this until recently. His service records do not contain orders awarding him the BSM and the applicant has not provided any such orders. The applicant provided a copy of a BSM Certificate, dated 23 December 1970, showing he was awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam from June 1970 to February 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015932
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Commendation Medal * Combat Action Badge * Army Achievement Medal 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), for the period 12 July 2005 through 11 July 2008, and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015935
The applicant states the SSN recorded in his military service records is incorrect. The evidence of record shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of service under review. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the SSN listed on Order Number 68-9, dated 6 April 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015936
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 29 October 1982. This form further shows his character of service as bad conduct. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015943
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015944.
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 July 2007 shows the HSM among other awards. He provided U.S. Army Human Resources Command Permanent Order 150-10, dated 29 May 2012, which shows his unit, Company D, 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, was awarded the VUA for extraordinary heroism in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period 22 August 2006 to 8 July 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015945
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer of Discharge) to show the Purple Heart (PH) (3rd Award) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the PH (3rd Award) or the BSM; however, orders show he was awarded the PH (1st Award). _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015946
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the mother of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her name as indicated on her birth certificate. A review of the FSM's military records revealed that she was appointed as a commissioned officer using the name shown on both her birth and death certificates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015947
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant provides her DD Form 214, Request for Orders, and a certificate showing award of the Army Commendation Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, her service record contains a DD Form 214 and a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) which are sufficient for the Board to conduct a review of her case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015952
Chapter 4 (Basic Qualifications for Enlistment in the Regular Army), Table 2-5 (Enlistment Pay Grades for Personnel without Prior Service), Rule E3 shows that if an applicant has successfully completed an accredited degree-producing college program of 4 years duration (degree is required), and enlists at any time, the entry pay grade is E-3 with advancement to E-4 after 4 months of active military service and recommendation by the unit commander. The applicant contends that his military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015967
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The evidence of the available records recorded no inappropriate changes to an MH diagnosis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015969
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP noted that the provisions of VASRD Section 4.129 (mental disorders due to traumatic stress) were applied by the physical evaluation board (PEB) as directed by Department of Defense (DoD) policy (placement on Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a minimum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015983
The applicant requests a General Court-Martial Convening Authority (GCMCA) Memorandum of Reprimand (MOR), dated 7 December 2011, be transferred to the restricted file of his official military personnel file (OMPF). On 19 January 2012, the GCMCA, after reviewing the case file, the administrative reprimand, the applicant's rebuttal matter, and the filing recommendations of his chain of command, directed the applicant's GCMCA MOR be filed in his OMPF. As previously stated on 10 February 2014,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015986
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered that the VA MH assessments from June 2012, 4 months after TDRL entry, continued to support no higher than a 50 percent rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015989
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The available evidence does not support his contention that he should be awarded the Purple Heart. _______ _ __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 | 20140015991
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to honorable. A memorandum, Subject: Additional Information Concerning the Applicant, dated 17 October 1975, stated the applicant's military personnel records revealed: * He enlisted on 27 November 1972 for helicopter repair training * He attended helicopter repair training for 17 weeks, but did not complete the course. He understood if his request were accepted he could receive a discharge under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015993
The applicant has raised questions concerning actions of the original Board which are considered new evidence requiring consideration by the Board. d. Accordingly, the Board denied the applicant's request due to insufficient documentary evidence to make a determination. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service in the NJARNG for a non-regular retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015994
There is no documentary evidence that shows the applicant was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. His medical records, which would have listed any injuries and treatment, are not available for review with this case. The applicant's service record is void of any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015997
The SRP next considered if the anxiety disorder, NOS was a diminution of a PTSD diagnosis and whether a preponderance of the evidence in record supported a recommendation for a change in the diagnosis of the MH condition. The SRP, having agreed that the MH condition was service ratable, next considered whether application of VASRD Section 4.129 was appropriate in this case. The SRP majority thereby recommended a 6-month period of constructive TDRL with a minimal rating of 50 percent for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015999
Item 2 (SN) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed the entry "907-XX-XXXX." This TIN is 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 | 20140016004
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service. He served in Vietnam during three campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to award of three bronze service stars to be added to already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction to his DD Form 214 to show these service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016006
On 8 November 1984, the applicant was again advanced to pay grade E-4 and he was awarded the 2nd Army Good Conduct Medal. He acknowledged that if the request was accepted he could receive a UOTHC discharge. There is no evidence to support the applicant's contention concerning the helicopter crash and associated depression problems or any evidence to support the implied conclusion that those alleged circumstances warrants the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016008
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge or change to a medical disability discharge. Separated on 4 January 1977 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-37. The applicant submitted no evidence to substantiate that he was told he would receive an honorable discharge and provided no indication as to why he believes he should received a medical disability processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016009
On 12 November 1982, she was notified by her immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance and a general discharge was being recommended. Her record is void of any evidence, and she did not provide any evidence, that shows while serving on active duty she was treated for, or diagnosed with a mental/medical condition/disorder...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016011
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM). The applicant states he served on active duty from 2 February 2003 to 5 August 2003 and the award was never issued to him or added to his DD Form 214. Orders 029-229, Alabama State Military Department, Personnel Service Branch, dated 29 January 2003, show he was ordered to active duty as a member of his Reserve Component unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016015
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he is being denied medical benefits from the VA because he received a Class III discharge that he never requested. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016018
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). There are no recommendations, certificates, or orders in the applicant's official military personnel file for award of the MSM. He provided no orders showing he was awarded the MSM and no evidence was found in his military personnel record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016021
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, he has served honorably in the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) since his 1996 discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016022
On 18 May 1979, the separation authority approved his request for discharge in lieu of court-martial with the issuance of an under other than honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in accordance with the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016024
On 22 June 2009, the Department of Defense (DOD) established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members. He was discharged from the Army on 27 June 2011 and there is no record of him transferring his educational benefits prior to his discharge. The applicant has provided no evidence to support his contention that he was not advised regarding his education benefits or that he was improperly advised regarding his eligibility for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016031
c. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 5 February 1963 through 10 December 1965 and to 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016032
The applicant requests, in effect, the remission/cancellation of his bonus debt. He goes on to state that just prior to enlisting in the AKARNG, he had returned from a 13 month deployment to Afghanistan and was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016034
The applicant requests his home of record (HOR) be changed from his address in Aiken, SC to Wisconsin Rapids, WI on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 November 2011. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 November 2011. The evidence of record shows he served in the RA from 16 November 2000 to 3 March 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016037
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show her deployment during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, that she be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and that her award of the Parachutist Badge be added. She had served 4 years, 9 months and 21 days of active service during her current enlistment and her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her REFRAD shows that she served 2 years of foreign service and was...