ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016684
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his military records as follows: * constructive service credit for active duty from 6 November 1997 (date erroneously discharged) to 29 July 2007 (date properly discharged) * consideration for promotion to sergeant major (SGM)/E-9 2. The Board recommended denial of the application that pertains to promoting him to the rank/grade of SGM/E-9; however, the Board recommended all state Army National Guard records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016685
His records are void of orders awarding him the ARCOM (2nd Award) and he does not provide any orders. Although the applicant provides a copy of his ARCOM Certificate (2nd Award), his records do not contain and he does not provide orders showing he was awarded the ARCOM (2nd Award). ___________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 | 20140016692
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) for his Guard service shows in Item 6 (Military Occupational Specialties) MOS 11B. However, he was informed by the battalion commander that he was assigned to the unit for service in his secondary MOS 11B. However, MAJ MJM does not indicate why he, as his platoon leader, did not recommend the applicant for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge at the time prior to his departure from Company E. 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016694
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by showing award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). The available evidence shows that the applicant completed the required period of service for award of the AGCM. 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 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016695
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * his discharge needs to be corrected * he wants an honorable discharge 3. _______ _ _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 | 20140016696
However, his records contain: a. A memorandum, issued by Headquarters, Fort Huachuca, AZ, on 7 August 1975 advising the applicant of his right to request a separate document explaining the narrative reason for his separation, the authority for his separation, and the reenlistment code. Furthermore, Army Regulation 635-206, paragraph 33 provided, in pertinent part, that members convicted by civil authorities would be considered for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016702
The applicant states he was injured in Korea while on active duty during the Korean War. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), then in effect, stated the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States and to any civilian citizen of the United States serving with the Army who was wounded in action against an armed enemy of the United States or as a direct result of an act of such enemy, provided the wound necessitated treatment by a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016704
BOARD DATE: 7 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016704 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the KDSM to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016706
However, the record does contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial with a UOTHC characterization of service. A punitive discharge (Dishonorable Discharge or Bad Conduct Discharge) is authorized for an absence without leave (AWOL) offense (time lost) of 30 days or more. Although an HD or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016708
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Bosnia-Herzegovina from on or about 27 December 1995 to 4 August 1996. The applicant's unclassified OMPF does not support his contention that he received the AFEM for service in Operation Just Cause nor did he provide evidence to show he served in that named campaign.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016711
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders (GO) Number 1055, dated 8 March 1968, awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against a hostile force on 5 March 1968. The applicant's request for correction of his military service records to show he sustained a concussion and was awarded a second award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016712
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016712 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge to show award of the Soldiers Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Soldiers Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016715
The applicant states: * his discharge is unjust because he was deemed to have unsatisfactory performance without full consideration being given to every reason he was not "war ready" at the time * he was injured during a field training exercise while performing duties as an ammunition handler * the doctor at the infirmary who evaluated his injury shows it warranted treatment * his company commander did not deem him able to perform his duties as an ammunition handler after his injury * his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016718
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for his spouse within one year of marriage. On 14 April 2014, the applicant submitted a request to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) requesting to change his marital status from single to married. Given the speed with which the applicant acted once he became aware of the option to enroll his spouse and that he missed the window by only a day (though he sent his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016719
The applicant states, in effect: * it was brought to his attention his DD Form 214 showed the wrong blood group * his blood type is A positive, not O * he requests his DD Form 214 be corrected 3. It would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the blood group found on his immunization record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 in item 32 to show his blood group as A positive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016721
On 12 October 1978, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. In the document, the applicant states: * he believes he was discharged due to 5 days of lost time * his platoon sergeant major stated as long as he kept out of trouble...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016722
On 30 August 1982, he was notified by his immediate commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 13 for unsuitability - apathy. On 14 October 1982, the separation authority approved his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. Members separating under this provision of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016723
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his children prior to being retired from the Regular Army. Any Service member on or after 1 August 2009, who is entitled to the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the time of the approval of his or her request for TEB under this section, may transfer that entitlement provided he or she meets one of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016725
His DD Form 214 shows: * his rank/pay grade as PV2/E-2 * his effective date of pay grade as 25 September 2006 * he was discharged on 1 December 2006 * he completed 10 months and 27 days of active duty service * his service was characterized as Under Honorable Conditions (General) * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12(b) * his separation program designator code (SPD) was "JKA" * his narrative reason for separation was "Pattern of Misconduct" * he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016736
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show the spelling of his first name as "Jonathan." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 that his first name is "Jonathan." _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016739
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal evidence that he was awarded the SWASM or the Kuwait Liberation Medals. The evidence of record shows the applicant deployed with his unit and served in SWA (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait) during the period 5 October 1990 through 4 April 1991. The evidence of record shows the applicant's service in support of ODS in SWA qualified him for award of the: a. SWASM and he participated in two campaigns during his service in SWA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016740
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 12 November 2013, to reflect her overseas duty. It stated the DD Form 214 would be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. Therefore, item 12f of her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show a credit of 1 year and 1 day of foreign service credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016741
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he elected spouse and children coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). c. Spouse and children coverage is clearly marked on the DD Form 2656, dated 3 December 2001. d. He is still married to his spouse of 28 years, the same woman he was married to at the time the DD Form 2656 was signed and dated. Section XI (SBP Spouse Concurrence) (required when member is married and elects child(ren) only coverage, does not elect...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016744
The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) 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. Discharges under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016748
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. There are no orders or any other evidence that shows he was awarded or recommended for the Army Good Conduct Medal. The Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016751
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in Southwest Asia (Kuwait). Her DD Form 214 shows she completed 4 years of creditable active service. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show her deployed service in Kuwait as 19 February 1998 through 3 July 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016754
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 should reflect award of the Purple Heart * he was hospitalized in Saigon, Vietnam, in October 1969 for injuries sustained from an incoming mortar explosion, leaving him with shrapnel in his right shoulder * he was asked to go with other Soldiers from the hospital to the home of the Ambassador to Vietnam * he was attached to the 196th Infantry Division (sic) at the time 3. His records contain multiple documents, to include Western Union telegrams,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016760
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he was a sergeant, pay grade E-5 when retired due to physical disability. However, his DD Form 214 was not corrected at that time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 4a and 4b the applicant's rank and pay grade as sergeant, E-5, and item 12h to show 21 May 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016761
He stated the applicant entered the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as a result of driving under the influence. On 9 August 1988, an administrative separation board convened to determine if the applicant should be discharged for alcohol rehabilitation failure. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of "alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure" with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016763
His records also contain the following: * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 28 August 1989, requesting his enlistment in the RA; the form lists his last name as "CXXXXXX" * DD Form 398-2 (Department of Defense, Personnel Security Questionnaire), dated 16 October 1989, which lists his last name as "CXXXXXX;" item 2 (Aliases) of the form lists the name of "RXXXXXXXX" 6. His records also contain the following: * DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016766
Special orders contained in the applicant's military record show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service while assigned to Company A, Troop Command, U.S. Army Depot, Long Binh, Vietnam, for the period October 1968 to September 1969. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him this medal for the period 27 December 1967 through 22 December 1970 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016769
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016770
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 31 December 1994, to show his date of entry as 3 December 1974. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant entered active duty on 3 December 1974; and, through a series of reenlistments, remained on active duty until his retirement on 31 December 1994. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016772
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show her social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-XXX7 instead of XXX-XX-XXX9. The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 21 June 1969, and her DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States) show her SSN as XXX-XX-XXX9. The evidence of record shows the SSN XXX-XX-XXX9 was recorded when she enlisted in 1969 and was used...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016773
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Parachutist Badge. Therefore, the entry in item 11 of the applicant's DD Form 214 which shows SQI "P" is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base adding the Parachutist Badge 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 adding the Parachutist Badge to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016775
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 9 January 1967 to 8 January 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016778
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) At Time of Entry) 9XX MXXX Street, #16, McKinney, TX 75069. Item 7 of the DD Form 214 shows the place of entry onto active duty and HOR at time of entry. Accordingly, when his DD Form 214 was prepared upon REFRAD, his HOR and the place of entry on active duty were correctly listed as Benton, LA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016779
Though he requested 25 days of leave he would have only had 23 days of accrued leave on 23 September 1978. c. Furthermore, his DD Form 214 shows he was paid for 4.5 days of leave remaining on the books at the time of his separation; therefore, it is further presumed that he was placed back in a leave status on or around 19 September 1978. d. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show he did not have 4.5 days of leave remaining at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016781
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The available medical evidence and the entry in item 29 of his DD Form 214 are sufficient to award him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Korea on or about 22 December 1952 and to add it 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: * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016782
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 17 April 1974, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily 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. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016783
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records contain a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form), dated 17 July 1974, showing he requested correction of his military records to show his DOB as 26 July 19XX instead of 7 July 19XX. Based on the foregoing evidence, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 26 July 19XX instead of 7 July 19XX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016789
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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140016789 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016797
There are no documents in the available records and none were provided by the applicant to show the FSM elected full spouse and dependent children coverage. All available information indicates the FSM elected dependent children only coverage and the applicant agreed with his election. Further, as noted on the DA Form 4240, SBP Certificates are only required when married members do not elect full coverage or decline coverage for spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016802
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 601-280 (Total Army Retention Program) prescribes procedures to deny reenlistment (through a field commanders bar to reenlistment) to Soldiers whose immediate separation under administrative procedures is not warranted but whose reentry into, or service beyond ETS with, the Active Army is not in the best interest of the military service. The applicant contends that his discharge with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016804
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or his military service records to show he: a. held military occupational specialty (MOS) 95B (Military Police) and 75C (Personnel Management Specialist) while serving in Active Reserve units; b. was awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016805
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. On 23 April 1985, he was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, due to unsatisfactory performance. The evidence shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016806
Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in the following infantry MOSs of 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. To be entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence must show the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS while assigned/attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regiment, or smaller size and he must have served in active ground...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016808
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5 be changed to a medical discharge. Chapter 5 provides that Soldiers who are not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entry on active duty, active duty for training, or initial entry training will be separated. A medical proceeding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016809
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and the "Army Service Medal" (taken to mean the Army Service Ribbon (ASR)). Orders 33-259, dated 16 February 1977, show that on 15 April 1977 he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the Army National Guard after completing 4 years of total active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016810
The applicant was discharged on 17 February 1976 with a UD under Army Regulation 635-206 for a conviction by a civilian court of an offense for which the authorized punishment under the UCMJ included confinement of 1 year or more. On 20 May 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge and did not deem it appropriate to change his narrative reason for discharge. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...