ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016321
The applicant requests payment of separation pay (half) in the amount of $48,075.12 if he was entitled to it or deletion of this amount from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 5 July 1990. Section 1174(d) - the amount of separation pay which may be paid to a member under this section is: (1) 10 percent of the product of his/her years of active service, and (2) 12 times the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016322
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (2nd Award); his foreign service credit; and his time served in military occupational specialties (MOS) 75Z (Personnel Sergeant), 05H (Morse Interceptor), and 71L (Administrative Specialist). There are no recommendations, certificates, or orders in his official military personnel file (OMPF) for award of the MSM (2nd Award). The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016323
On 1 October 2004, the applicant's commander notified him of his intent to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) paragraph 14-12c, for the commission of a serious offense. On 29 October 2004, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions discussed above due to the commission of a serious offense. On 22 November 2004, he was discharged UOTHC under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016325
His DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) was "sent in" with his retirement packet but the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) bills him for SBP coverage. On 21 March 2014, the applicant completed a DD Form 2656 electing not to participate in SBP coverage. The available evidence shows that the applicant made his SBP election after he had already been placed on the Retired List.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016334
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-X8X8 instead of XXX-XX-X7X7. 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 majority of his personnel records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016336
The applicant provides: * State of Arizona Delayed Certificate of Birth * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) * general power of attorney CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided a copy of the FSM's State of Arizona Delayed Certificate of Birth originally filed on 9 May 1945 showing the FSM's full name at birth as M____ B_j___. In September 1942, the FSM had his records corrected to show his name as M____ L____ B_g___.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016339
He argues that he did not discover the error until 1987 when he discussed the allotments with his father and was told that none of them had ever been received. He acknowledges that his father received a letter, dated 21 October 1988, from the U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Center (USAFAC) stating it had been determined that none of the checks had been cashed and had been replaced. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected to show entitlement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016342
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Pilot Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016345
Based on the citation in both the commander's letter and the award recommendation, there is sufficient evidence to support award of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant served in Vietnam during two campaign periods and is authorized to wear two bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016347
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant was a member of that platoon and during three major battles of that division.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016349
His DA Form 20 shows: a. in item 31 (Foreign Service) Vietnam 4 November 1968 through 15 May 1968; b. in item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) to sergeant (E-5) on 16 December 1968; c. in item 38 (Record of Assignments) C Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade from 8 November 1967 through 15 May 1968 conduct and efficiency ratings exclusively excellent throughout his active duty service; d. in item 40 (Wounds) Frag wd buttocks on 6 January 1968;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016353
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his middle name as T_____a R_______n vice C____. Item 1 (Name (Last, First, Middle)) of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued for this period of service shows his middle name as C____. His DD Form 4, dated 28 April 1986, shows his middle name as C____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016356
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016357
The applicant requests that his home of record (HOR) be changed to Austin, Texas. At the time of his enlistment he indicated his HOR was in Austin, Texas. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his HOR as the same address in Austin, Texas that is reflected on his DD Form 4/1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016361
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show ward of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Also eligible for this award are individuals who qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and served for less than six months of service but were wounded as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016362
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to general or honorable. On 21 April 1999, the company commander notified the applicant that she was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, commission of a serious offense. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016363
Based on Army Regulation 600-8-22, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge requires service in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit engaged in active ground combat with the enemy. The applicant's service record does not contain sufficient evidence that shows he was engaged in active ground combat with the enemy while assigned to his infantry units in Vietnam. ___________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016364
The applicant states: * he enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) in 1994 but he became ill prior to attending basic training and could not go at the time directed * when he became physically able to go on active duty he did and completed training in 1996 * he should have received an honorable characterization of service not uncharacterized service * much of the information, including the rank/pay grade, utilized for the completion of his separation documents was from another Soldier's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016366
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). Although an HD or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016373
The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) as a Medical Corps (MC) captain (CPT) be adjusted to reflect his prior service as a field artillery (FA) CPT and commissioned officer. The applicant was granted one-half CSC for his prior service credit as a FA officer because it did not relate to his specialty as an MC officer. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show otherwise, there appears to be no basis to grant his request for additional CSC for his prior service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016376
g. The ETP denial further stated she was still under contract obligation for a ROTC scholarship when she signed the OAB agreement. The applicant became a MILTECH after serving al least 1 day of the contract term she signed an agreement for the OAB while on the SMP scholarship, and her OAB addendum was signed after the commissioned date, all of which were not authorized and violated the ARNG Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) 07-06, updated, 1 March 2009 to 15 June 2010. b. She did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016377
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 12f (Foreign Service) his 8 months of service in Iraq and 18 months of service in Korea (or 2 years and 2 months) * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016378
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his promotion board file certification status and consideration for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC)/pay grade O-5 by a special selection board (SSB). His DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) which was signed on 13 January 2014 prior to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 LTC promotion board should be added to his promotion board file for consideration by an SSB. However, there is no evidence and he provided no evidence showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016383
He provides: * Self-authored statement * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) * Memorandum, subject: Request for ETP for REB, [Applicant], dated 5 September 2012 * Memorandum, subject: Notification of Incentive Discrepancy and ETP Process, dated 25 June 2012 * Email CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-3-R-E (Annex R to DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) or DA Form 4836 (Oath of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016386
The applicant requests removal of his Relief for Cause DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the period 30 June 2012 through 30 July 2012 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). • an extract from Army Regulation 623-3 • the contested NCOER • two Enlisted Record Briefs (ERB) • an article from the NCO Journal magazine • six NCOERs rendered for the period 1 September 2007 through 29 June 2012 • a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016386
The applicant requests removal of his Relief for Cause DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the period 30 June 2012 through 30 July 2012 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * an extract from Army Regulation 623-3 * the contested NCOER * two Enlisted Record Briefs (ERB) * an article from the NCO Journal magazine * six NCOERs rendered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016387
The applicant requests correction of his military records by removal of a DA Form 2627-2 (Record of Supplementary Action under Article 15, UCMJ) dated 23 January 2013 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states he is requesting that the DA Form 2627-2 signed on 23 January 2013 be completely removed from his OMPF based on the successful appeal of the Article 15 (nonjudical punishment (NJP)). The applicant provides copies of: * A Memorandum for Record, Assumption...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016388
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 | 20140016389
He requests a review and increase of the decision(s) of the PEB's finding on 9 December 1999 in which he was given a 20 percent disability rating and medical discharge (16 February 2000) rather than a higher disability rating and a permanent medical retirement for injuries he received in the line of duty. On 14 May 1997, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016391
The DD Form 214 he was issued lists the spelling of his last name as "M__RR_Y" and his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX9." The regulation directs that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. ___________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 | 20140016405
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). 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 carefully reviewed all evidentiary information available and searched for evidence of inappropriate changes in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016406
The applicant states: a. The applicant's record is void of orders or any evidence that shows his resignation was accepted and processed by AR-PERSCOM or that shows he was ever issued orders discharging him from the USAR Control Group. On 1 May 2014, the applicant submitted a request to HRC requesting his MRD be adjusted to account for his breaks in service from 19 January to 16 August 1993 and from 27 October 2003 to 2 November 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016407
The applicant requests removal of two sets of documents (Department of the Army (DA) Board, 2013-06-06 and Elimination Action, 2013-06-06) containing unfavorable information which are posted in the restricted portion of her official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant provides: * referred OER for the period 1 July through 1 September 2011 * applicant's memorandum for record, subject: Comments in Correction of Referred OER for [Applicant] * HRC memorandum, subject: Initiation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016409
The applicant requests, in effect, that the remaining portion of separation pay he received in 1988 not be recouped. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to direct or recommend changes in military records to correct the error or injustice, if persuaded that material error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016414
Army Regulation 135-91 (ARNG and USAR Service Obligations, Methods of Fulfillment, Participation Requirements, and Enforcement Procedures), states a Soldier is an unsatisfactory participant when 9 or more unexcused absences from scheduled inactive duty training occur during a 1-year period. Army Regulation 135-178, in effect at the time, provided for the separation of enlisted personnel of the USAR and ARNG. The applicant's record shows she was discharged by reason of continued absence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016415
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to honorable. 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. A discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate, but the separation authority may direct an honorable or a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldier's overall record and if the Soldier's record is so meritorious that any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016416
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, and no evidence of a commander's disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during his period of service * Item 40 (Wounds) no entry to show he was wounded in action while serving in Vietnam * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) all the awards listed on his DD Form 214 and the Air Medal and Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016420
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 June 2007, the applicant's unit commander notified him of the initiation of separation action under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c(2) (Commission of a serious offense - abuse of illegal drugs). _______ _ ___X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016422
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 June 2012 to show he was awarded the Legion of Merit and to reflect his period of active duty service from 29 June 2012 to 29 August 2012. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 June 2012 shows in: * block 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period), he entered active duty on 30 June 2011 * block 12b (Separation Date this Period), he was released from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016424
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his last name as C____ instead of S____. The applicant's military service records show he served in the Regular Army under the last name S____. Army records created after his separation from the Regular Army show his name was recorded as C____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016427
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in item 12b that her separation date is 20140621. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in item 12b of her DD Form 214 that she was separated on 20140621 instead of 20130621. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016428
Her July 2010 DD Form 214 shows her: a. foreign service as * 10 June 2003 14 January 2004 in Germany * 15 January 2004 18 January 2005 in Iraq * 19 January 2005 10 June 2005 in Germany * 25 October 2008 14 October 2009 in Iraq b. awards as * Iraq Campaign Medal with four campaign stars * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Army Achievement Medal * Joint Meritorious Unit Award * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016430
She also agreed that if he did not complete the Air Force ROTC Program or if she completed the program, but declined to accept a commission when offered, she may be ordered to active duty by the Secretary of the Air Force to serve in an enlisted status for 4 years or more, or for such lesser period as the Secretary may prescribe, or reimburse the government for any advanced educational assistance received under the agreement. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016438
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 reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Iraq Campaign Medal for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and award of the Armed Forces Service Medal and foreign service credit for service in support of Operation Joint Forge. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016440
On 19 February 1976, he was honorably released from active duty and he was placed on the TDRL effective 20 February 1976 with a 40-percent disability rating. The applicant provided: a. a memorandum from Headquarters, U.S. Walson Army Hospital, dated 11 February 1976, stating he was serving on "active duty for training" on 4 May 1975 when his injury occurred in the line of duty and he was hospitalized during the period 4 May 1975 through 13 November 1975; and b. a memorandum from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016441
On 4 April 1978, the applicants company commander recommended the applicant be discharged because of frequent incidents of a discreditable nature under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), paragraph 14-33b(1). On 22 May 1978, the applicant's company commander stated that applicant had elected to have his case heard before a board of officers and requested personal appearance before that board. The separation authority approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016442
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 National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with one bronze service star, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). d. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016443
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 he received the Special Forces (SF) Tab and the Special Operations Divers Badge (formerly known as the Scuba Diver Qualification Badge). In order to be awarded the SF Tab, the Soldier must complete either the SF Qualification Course, or the SF Detachment Officer Qualification Course...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016445
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016445 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Three options were available: * Option A - elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation * Option B - elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60, but delay payment of it until the date of the member's 60th birthday * Option C - elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity immediately upon their death if before age...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016446
c. In a letter dated 8 September 2014, the applicants mother stated that he is a caring and thoughtful son who has supported his family all of his life until he had a stroke. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations): a. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his UOTHC discharge upgraded based on the length of his time out of the service and because his personal character post service has changed.