ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001563
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 16 March 1977, when he was 22 years and 7 months years of age, in the rank of private/E-1, 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 (separation program designator code JFS), with an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001566
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 30 (military occupational specialty (MOS) and number) of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his "Medium Tank Crewman" MOS. Enter the service schools attended in item 41 as listed in the Service Record and on the WD AGO Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001566
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 30 (military occupational specialty (MOS) and number) of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his "Medium Tank Crewman" MOS. Enter the service schools attended in item 41 as listed in the Service Record and on the WD AGO Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001567
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to add any additional awards to which he is entitled. When he returned to his unit he was able to take several photographs. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001570
As a result, the applicant's permanent Federal recognition was unduly delayed through no fault of the applicant and resulted in delayed DOR's to 2LT and 1LT. The only way that the date the applicant was granted Federal recognition to 1LT could be changed would be to show that the Secretary of Defense approved his promotion on an earlier date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001573
He requested representation by counsel. Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record indicates that he did consult with counsel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001574
He received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" for the following periods: * 4 August 1967 - 2 January 1968 and 3 January - 28 July 1968 * 6 September 1968 - 10 April 1968 7. The Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for: * each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 * the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year The enlisted person must have had all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001581
BOARD DATE: 25 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001581 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious Unit Commendation to her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001582
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as specialist (SPC)/E-4. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Aside from his active service from 23 January to 7 June 1985 for which a DD Form 214 was issued, there is no evidence he performed any other period of active duty of at least 90 consecutive days that would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001583
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his new name. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140001583 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140001583 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001586
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records showing the applicant ever attempted to receive a hardship discharge while he was in the Army. _______ _ __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 | 20140001587
The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in his available record authorizing or awarding him the Bronze Star Medal during his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001588
The applicant states: * the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) withheld $15,588.84 from her disability pay because of the amount of separation pay on file at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) * the amount of separation pay on record is incorrect * she believes the amount of money paid to her for unused accrued leave was arbitrarily combined with her separation pay and is in error * she does not recall receiving $15,588.84 and this amount plus money for her unused leave...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001589
The applicant requests an upgrade of the characterization of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The applicant's record is void of any evidence showing that he received disciplinary action for showing disrespect toward a commissioned officer by refusing to allow his room to be inspected. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001590
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 April 1992: * Meritorious Service Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar (.45 Cal (Caliber)) * German Armed Forces Marksmanship Badge in Bronze * German Sports Badge in Silver 2. The memorandum also requested the award be recorded in the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001591
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 15 August 1952, to show 1 December 1929 as his date of birth (DOB). The applicant provides: * Letter from the Veterans Service Commission, dated 16 January 2014 * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), dated 2 February 1947 * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record), dated 2 February 1947 * DD Form 214, dated 15 August 1952 * National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001593
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his second award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM 2nd Award). The certificate provided by the applicant shows he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period 24 October 1990 14 August 1999 in Permanent Orders Number 111-005, issued by Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001603
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). At the time of his enlistment he provided the SSN that is depicted on his Social Security Card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 and Honorable Discharge Certificate and entering the SSN that is depicted on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001608
The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * birth certificate * DD Form 214 * letter from the Army Review Boards Agency, dated 31 December 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 records are not available to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001610
She is having problems dealing with and/or trusting men after being raped. The applicant provided a letter from her physician, dated 19 February 2013, who states: * the applicant was seen in the office on 30 January 2013 * she is being followed for chronic medical illness * she has a documented history of rape in the military in 2001 * she has chronic vaginitis; i.e., candidiasis and bacterial vaginitis * she has a history of endometrial polyp, Bartholin's cyst which has been managed by her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001611
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001611 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * two previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) determinations, AR20130000641 and AC98-08428 * second page of Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, Special Orders Number 21, dated 21 January 1967 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001612
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001612 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record supports the applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 states under honorable conditions. However, his notification warned him he could get either a discharge under other than honorable conditions or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001614
The evidence of record shows her LDAC cadre recommended she be granted a waiver and allowed a fourth attempt to complete the Land Navigation course; however, the approval authority disapproved her waiver request and dismissed her from LDAC without credit but with authorization to return the next year. In regard to other cadets receiving preferential treatment, the applicant provides no evidence, other than her personal account, to support her contention that other cadets received a fourth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001616
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 11 January 1997 be corrected to indicate service in South Korea and the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 (Second Award) for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001619
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 DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of her release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001620
On 8 January 1982, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001621
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist (SPC)/E-4 * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) to add the skill qualification identifier (SQI) of "V" (Ranger) and the additional skill identifier (ASI) of B4 (Sniper) * Item 12f (Foreign Service) to add an additional 14 months of foreign service for a total of 21 months of foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001622
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 9 May 2013, the applicant was divorced from his spouse and the divorce decree provided that his spouse would be the beneficiary of his SBP in an amount sufficient to provide her with a monthly benefit equal to 20% of the applicants gross retired pay and further stated that her eligibility for SBP benefits would not be terminated upon her remarriage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001626
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was authorized an exception to policy to retain a reenlistment bonus (REB) in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). His record is void of a bonus addendum showing the specific bonus criteria. Lacking evidence of his ineligibility for the bonus, and having met his service obligation, it would be appropriate to correct his record by adding an appropriate REB Addendum dated 1 June 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001630
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct date of birth (DOB). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB is XX December 1949 and that his DOB is correctly recorded in his military service records. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001631
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded/authorized: * two Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. An extract from Army Regulation 672-3 which shows that the "374th (RR) Detachment" was cited for award of the RVN Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001632
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 2656-5 (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate), dated 12 May 2007, well within 90 days of receipt of his Twenty-Year Letter, clearly and unambiguously shows that he declined to make an election until age 60 and his election to decline participation in the SBP on his DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 23 September 2013, some eleven months before he reached age 60, conclusively proves by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001633
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There is medical documentation in his record showing that he was evacuated and hospitalized due to mild to moderate frostbite, which he incurred while in action on or about 18 January 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001634
The applicant requests an upgrade of his other than honorable conditions discharge. On 6 April 1992, he was discharged 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 discharge. There is no indication in his records that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001635x
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). On the same date, contrary to regulatory policy, she signed a second DA Form 4836 extending her new ETS date of 2 October 2005 for an additional 3 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing she was entitled to the full amount she contracted to receive under the SLRP and thereby cancelling any further recoupment of SLRP benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001637
In particular, Lt Gen F claimed that his judgment was lacking when he asserts he allegedly 1) created an operation design briefing that was not in accordance with DOD or U.S. policy on countering violent extremism (CVE); 2) he did not incorporate current U.S. Policy or the Chairman of the CJCS joint professional military education special (JPME) areas of emphasis guidance, dated 16 May 2011; and 3) he released a DVD to the students containing potentially objectionable material that he did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001638
The applicant provides: * an OER for the period 3 Jun 2003 to 2 June 2004 * an OER for the period 3 June 2004 to 31 December 2004 * the contested OER * an incomplete copy of the contested OER * email dated from 20 September to 18 December 2005 * a memorandum, dated 30 January 2006, from the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Jackson SC * a memorandum, dated 28 February 2006, requesting a commander's inquiry CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The contested OER was completed on 13 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001639
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. Although the applicant had a change to his name made in 2013, that does not affect the applicants military records as they are correct in that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001642
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable or a general discharge. He acknowledged receipt of the notification and after consulting with counsel he submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200(Personnel Separations- Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be furnished to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001645
It also shows in item 13, as corrected by a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 16 April 2009, the * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device b. item 18 (Remarks) shows he served in Iraq from 17 September 2006 to 1 September 2007. The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001649
The applicant requests: * removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 23 February 2012, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) * cancellation of the recoupment action of his Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) and payment for the months it was stopped * removal of the non-concurrence statements from his DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the rating period 2 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001656
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected show all of his authorized awards. The applicant served in three campaigns while in Vietnam and is entitled to wear three bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have them added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001660
He was not informed that his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits had to be transferred while he was still on active duty. 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 policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001661
The applicant was discharged on 12 May 2011, with a BCD. Rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate. The evidence shows the applicant was 17 years old when he enlisted in the Army, but he was over 21 years old at the time of the offenses that resulted in his court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001662
The applicant states, in effect: * at the time of his retirement, the Fort Campbell Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) knew very little about the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill * he was told he was qualified without any additional service requirement since he was retiring with more than 20 years of service on or after 1 August 2009 * when he was out-processing he was told he could request a transfer at any time * he has a need to transfer some of the benefits to his child and is now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001673
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 20 October 2004 to show all appropriate codes in the "Special Additional Information section. He should be entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was honorably discharged, under the provisions of paragraph 4-24b(3) of Army Regulation 635-40 by reason of disability with entitlement to severance pay and with the appropriate or corresponding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001674
Based on applicable law and regulation, she is entitled to have her Federal recognition orders amended to show the effective date of permanent Federal recognition in the rank of 1LT as 24 April 2003. Accordingly, her record should be corrected to show she received an extension of temporary Federal recognition, and Special Orders Number 143 AR, issued by NGB on 14 June 2004, should be amended to show she was extended Federal recognition in the rank of 1LT effective 24 April 2003. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001675
His records should be corrected to show he completed 1 year of qualifying service for retirement year ending (RYE) 4 May 2007, instead of 11 months and 22 days and a total of 282 creditable points. He requested to resign in his 28th year of commissioned service as his mandatory removal date (MRD) was approaching and he wanted to enlist in order to complete 20 years of service in the USAR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001676
Various DD Forms show she * enlisted in the Regular Army, served from November 1987 to April 1992 (4 years, 5 months, and 7 days), attended Officer Candidate School, and was discharged as a sergeant to serve on active duty as an officer * served on active duty as a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) officer from April 1992 to September 1995 (3 years, 5 months, and 14 days) and was released from active duty as a first lieutenant * served on active duty as a USAR officer from September 1997 to August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001676
Various DD Forms show she * enlisted in the Regular Army, served from November 1987 to April 1992 (4 years, 5 months, and 7 days), attended Officer Candidate School, and was discharged as a sergeant to serve on active duty as an officer * served on active duty as a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) officer from April 1992 to September 1995 (3 years, 5 months, and 14 days) and was released from active duty as a first lieutenant * served on active duty as a USAR officer from September 1997 to August...