ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016040
The applicant provides: * a 12-page list titled "2012 CPT AMEDD (Army Medical Department) Promotion Selection Board Results by Competitive Category" * her CPT promotion order * two copies of her 1LT promotion order CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. If she had not been in the USAR, she would have attended the active duty BOLC prior to starting USAGPAN when she entered active duty on 25 May 2012, and therefore would have been board eligible for the FY13 CPT AMEDD ADL PSB. Enclosure 3, 4(c)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016046
The applicant requests correction of his military records by adjusting his retired pay based on his public service as a teacher under the provisions of the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). However, for him to qualify for an adjustment of his retired pay under TERA, he had to have completed his public service between 31 August 1993 and 5 June 1994. f. Because the applicant did not complete his public service during the required period, his request for an adjustment of his retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016048
After cancelling his orders they revoked that PCS award because he was there for another year. On 16 April 2009, DISA published Military Personnel Awards Orders Number 2009-043 awarding the applicant the DMSM for meritorious service from 12 December 2003 to 21 July 2009, by reason of "PCS." The original order (2009-043) awarding him the DMSM (2009-043) is not filed in his OMPF; however, the revocation order (2009-107) is filed in the performance folder of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016051
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show three awards of the MUC, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation based on his service with USASAFS Hakata, Japan, from April 1971 to March 1972 and his service with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016059
This register does not contain any evidence to show his unit was awarded the NATO Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards and states, in pertinent part, that the NATO Medal is awarded by the Secretary-General of NATO, to military and civilian members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participate in designated NATO operations. _______ _ X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016062
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence the applicant served in Iraq during this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to item 13 the Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), and Korea Defense Service Medal * adding to item 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016066
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 (ARCOM). There are no orders or other evidence in his military records that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM. There are no orders or any other evidence in his military records, and he provided none, indicating he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016069
Regrettably, in the absence of medical records supporting the applicant's contention, there is insufficient evidence to correct the FSM's records to show award of the Purple Heart in this case. Therefore, administrative correction of the applicant's records will be accomplished by the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) Case Management Division (CMD) as outlined by the Board in paragraph 2 of the BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION section below. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016071
As new issues he requests correction of his record to show, in effect: * "Army Sea Medal" * marksmanship badges for the M-16 Rifle and hand grenade * Vietnam service and the unit awards he is entitled to receive as a result of this service 3. His OMPF does not include an order or any other evidence to shows he qualified with the hand grenade, or that he earned any additional awards while serving on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016073
On 13 February 1985, following consultation with legal counsel, the applicant requested 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. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016074
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ _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 | 20140016075
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 applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016076
The applicant requests: a. removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 5 October 2011, from his official military personnel file (OMPF); b. a change of his separation code from "JNC" (misconduct moral or professional dereliction) to a more suitable and less detrimental separation code; and c. a change to his narrative reason for separation. On 20 June 2014, the Army Discharge Review Board by unanimous vote denied the applicant's request to change his narrative reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016078
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 applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016078
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 applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016079
BOARD DATE: 21 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016079 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the final discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. The applicant's argument that he was having family problems was noted; however, without evidence showing error or injustice in his discharge proceedings and/or the characterization of his service, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016080
Chapter 5 (Separation for Convenience of the Government), paragraph 5-9, in effect at the time, provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for initial enlistment will be discharged when a medical board, regardless of the date completed, establishes that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authority within 4 months of the member's initial entrance on active duty, which would have permanently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016081
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Korea Service Defense Medal (properly known as the Korea Defense Service Medal) and Overseas Service Ribbon * Item 27 (Remarks) the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) 2. The DD Form 214 was a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016083
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her first name spelled as "J_____N" instead of "J______R." Her DD Form 4/1 lists her first name as she requests, "J_____N." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's spelling of her first name as "J_____N" upon enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016085
At the time of the applicant's discharge, paragraph 4-24E(4) of this regulation provided for separation due to a physical disability that existed prior to service as determined by a PEB. In view of the above, it would be appropriate to correct her DD Form 214 by showing she was discharged: * under the authority of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24E(4) * with a separation code of JFM * due to physical disability, existed prior to service, PEB * with an RE-3 BOARD VOTE: ___x____ ___x____...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016088
On 12 December 2011, the applicant executed a REB Addendum. The memorandum states the applicant is not serving in the MOS for which he contracted which violates ARNG Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Decentralized State Incentive Pilot Program (DSIPP) policy. The applicant's contention that he was a 15P when 50 percent of the bonus was due is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016089
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 xxx-xx-8xxx instead of xxx-xx-0xxx. These documents include: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 1 July 1968 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 17 July 1968 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016093
The applicant requests the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his unit awards during World War II. The FSM's records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 33 of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016094
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016094 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states when he received his Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter), he was not married. There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he attempted to change his RCSBP election within one year of the date of his marriage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016096
I understand that if I have less than 6 years of total active and reserve military service at the time of initiation of recommendation for separation, I am not entitled to have my case heard by an administrative separation board unless I am being considered [for a characterization of discharge] under other than honorable conditions." c. The applicant also acknowledged he understood that if he received a discharge/character of service that was less than honorable he could make application to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016097
His DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States) shows on the date of enlistment he authenticated this document by signing his last name as it is reflected on his birth certificate and social security card (there is a space between the X and R in his last name. He had served 4 years of active service and his DD Form 214 shows his last name is entered without a space between the X and the R. The Board determined that the evidence presented was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016098
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). For purposes of clarity, however, it would be appropriate to amend item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 to add the entry: "Service member's records contain a DA Form 268, dated 7 March 1966, showing his name as E____ O___Z-S___Z; DOB as 16 April 1937; and POB as Madrid, Spain." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016105
The applicant states she was barred from reenlistment on 30 November 1982 for weight control. On 30 November 1982, her commander initiated a Bar to Reenlistment Certificate due to her NJP on 26 January 1981 for being AWOL. There is no evidence her varicose veins or possible asthma prevented her from performing the duties of her rank and MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016107
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 MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP noted the PTSD diagnosis was listed on the physical examination for the medical evaluation board (MEB) (DD Form 2808) without recorded PTSD symptoms.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016111
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year, 1 month, and 6 days of foreign service in Germany. DISCUSSION: The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Germany from 11 January 1975 through 23 February 1977, a period of 2 years, 1 month, and 13 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016114
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 middle name as Doxxxx vice Daxxx. Page 4 of his DD Form 4, dated 21 January 1976, shows his middle name as Doxxxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016115
The military judge gave him a choice between a general discharge and return to service for 6 years to make up the 20 months of AWOL plus a reenlistment time that included 2 years in Vietnam. He served in Vietnam from on or about 20 October 1966 to on or about 22 September 1967. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of trial by a court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016116
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-T Bar * Sapper Tab 2. Retroactive requests will be submitted to the Commandant, U.S. Army Engineer School, Commander, 577th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. There is no evidence of record showing he met the qualification criteria for award of the Driver and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016117
Since the applicant's primary MOS was 57G at the time of his REFRAD, which is properly shown in item 23a of his DD Form 214, there is no basis for granting his request to change his MOS on his DD Form 214. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. 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)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016119
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show a duty military occupational specialty (MOS) of 11B (Infantryman). Although his DA Form 20 shows he was assigned to an MOS 11B duty position while he was in Korea, there is no evidence he was ever awarded MOS 11B. Evidence shows that at the time of his release from active duty on 24 October 1969 he held MOS "94B2O" which is currently reflected on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016134
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 8 March 1968: * date of birth should be 25 September 1943 * no foreign service shown * no date of rank (DOR) for E-4 * add the Army Good Conduct Medal * add the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) while assigned to the 362nd Signal Company * add the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge for the M-16 * show the scroll on the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016136
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016138
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 14 August 1963 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 for unsuitability based on a character and behavior disorder (Separation Program Number 264). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing him an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016140
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM) * 1st Armored Division (1st AD) Combat Patch 2. 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 showing that, in addition to the awards already...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016142
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her SSN as "2XX-56-2XX6" instead of "5XX-56-2XX8." Documents contained in her military records show she served in the RA and USAR with the SSN "5XX-56-2XX8." There is no evidence of record and she did not provide sufficient evidence to show the SSN listed on her 1980 DD Form 214 was not the SSN she claimed at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016146
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) 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 administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016148
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Review of the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) reflects his middle name as "Edward" throughout his record. The evidence of record shows he served on active duty under the same middle name he provided upon his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016151
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Counsel requests correction of the applicant's record by removing the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 28 January 2014, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Counsel contends the applicant's NJP should be entirely removed from his OMPF because the allegations were taken out of context and did not rise to the level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016152
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his name as J____ E____ S____, Jr., instead of J____ E____ E____, Jr., in accordance with the correction made to his birth certificate. 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 applicant's military service records show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016154
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that his conduct and efficiency ratings were excellent. The applicants records do not contain any evidence of disciplinary action. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016160
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a summary court-martial from a different service (U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)) be removed from the performance folder of his official military personnel file (OMPF) or transferred to the restricted folder. An NAVMC Form 118(13), dated 17 July 1996, shows he was convicted by a summary court-martial of unauthorized absence and was sentenced to a forfeiture of pay for one month and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016161
The applicant provides copies of * a 31 October 1970 physical profile * a 31 January 1971 pay voucher * a 30 December 1971 inquiry to the National Personnel Center by his mother * a 29 March 1972 request for information reply * five letters from the American Red Cross (in Spanish), 14 January 1971, 21 October 1971, 14 December 1971, 16 December 1971, and 19 September 1972 * U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Buchanan Special Orders Number 22, dated 31 January 1975 * 3 February 1975 request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016163
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his correct foreign service in Korea as well as the awards of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 and Officer Record Brief. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016165
The applicant states, in effect: * he attended Georgia Military College as an ROTC cadet from December 2007 through May 2009 * he was disenrolled from the ROTC program for failure to maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) * a letter, dated 10 June 2009, informing him of his disenrollment from the ROTC program and options for fulfilling his contractual obligation (to include direct repayment of the scholarship or call to enlisted active duty service) was mailed to his parents address in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016167
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Therefore, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or general discharge by the separation authority at the time and it does not support an upgrade of his discharge now.