ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017511
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 22 (Date of Induction) of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show an entry date of 2 October 1946. Counsel requests correction of item 22 of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53 to show a date of induction of 2 October 1946. They are requesting modifying the applicant's official armed forces record to specify the date of his induction as Wednesday, 2 October 1946, which was the actual day he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017514
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The certificate provided by the applicant indicates that he was awarded the MSM for meritorious service during the period 20 December 1962 to November 1988. There are no available orders announcing the applicant's award of the MSM in his available military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017515
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct last name as two separate names instead of one. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017517
His record contains a Casualty Report, dated 7 February 1970, which states that he received a macular wound to his left eye due to the premature detonation of a grenade being used for H&I fire (destroying terrain the enemy could use for cover and concealment). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his record to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017518
His DD Form 214 also shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * National Defense Service Medal 12. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citations and Campaign Participation Credit) shows that during his assignment with 3d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, in Vietnam from 8 October to 3 December 1967, this unit was awarded the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017521
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to honorable. Now, more than any other time of his life, he is paying a heavy penalty for not being at work at time in his youth when he should have been. The applicant's request for a discharge upgrade was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017526
The birth certificate provided by the applicant shows his year of birth as 1939. 7. The applicant enlisted and served all of his service under the year of birth that is reflected in his records and he has provided no explanation as to why he did so. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct date of birth, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017533
There are no documents in his military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) that shows his DOB as 21 October 1950. _______ _ 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) AR20140005280 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140017533 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017540
He served a qualifying period of service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show it. The applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017541
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. He had served 1 year, 7 months and 29 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017542
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (2nd Award), and all authorized awards and decorations issued after his separation to include the "combat patch" (taken to mean the shoulder sleeve insignia for wartime service) for his service in Afghanistan. The applicant provides: * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * DA Form 1307 (Individual Jump Record) * DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017543
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. However, his record contains the DD Form 214 he was issued that shows he was discharged on 27 May 1980, in the rank/grade of private/E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 - for conduct triable by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no evidence he applied to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017546
The applicant requests item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 2013 be amended to show his service in Kuwait as 20030201 to 20040201 (1 February 2003 to 1 February 2004) instead of 20031201 to 20040201 (1 December 2003 to 1 February 2004). The applicant requests item 18 of his DD Form 214 be amended to show he served in Kuwait from 1 February 2003 to 1 February 2004. d. Although contending his deployment dates...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017550
The memoranda state: * the applicant accepted his commission as a chaplain on 15 July 2012 * he signed his OAB Addendum on 4 November 2012, which was after the date of commission * according to policy, OAB Addenda signed after the date of commissioning are not authorized * the OAB Addendum, dated 1 March 2009, was an obsolete form * he should have signed an OAB agreement generated by the Guard Incentive Management System (GIMS) upon request of the BCN * the recruiting officer failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017553
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With a correction to his record to show the addenda exist, recoupment action will cease. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected by reconstructing the missing incentive addenda for his NPSEB and SLRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017557
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence he requested that the Army Discharge Review Board upgrade his discharge within that boards statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017558
On 9 October 1990, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14-12b, for "misconduct - a pattern of misconduct." His DD Form 214 shows he received an under honorable conditions (general) discharge by reason of "misconduct - pattern of misconduct." There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017561
The applicant provides: a. b. Paragraph 3-26 (Referred evaluation reports) states that, in pertinent part, any report with negative remarks about the rated officer's Values or Leader Attributes/Skills/Action in rating official's narrative evaluations will be referred to the rated officer by the senior rater for acknowledgment and comment before being forwarded to Department of the Army. The basis for the first referred OER is the fact that he had not taken an APFT during the rated period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017564
Under awards it does not show the award of the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Expert Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge with bronze service star * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Unit Awards * Thailand Parachutist Badge b. His records do show awards that are missing from his DD Form 214: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Parachutist Badge 4. The applicant provides no evidence as to what badge he received and thus there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017565
The applicant states he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal twice in Vietnam; however, these awards are not listed on his DD Form 214. However, the citations he provided do not contain official order numbers; therefore, by themselves, they are insufficient to confirm a second or third award of the Army Commendation 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017567
He brought medical documents and a statement from his former commander to his hearing. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. His military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of his discharge to a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017568
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Valorous Unit Emblem (known as the Valorous Unit Award (VUA)), 3 bronze service stars with his Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017569
The applicant describes actions and circumstances surrounding the injuries he sustained: * on 20 (sic) April 1966, during a combat mission while serving as door gunner when enemy fire hit one of the outside M-60 gun barrels and shrapnel lodged in his right leg * on 18 May 1966, during a mortar and 75mm recoilless rifle attack on the base by the enemy when he was running to get his aircraft ready for immediate takeoff and he sustained a deep wound to his left foot a. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017570
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 ((Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). The applicant states that he served in Vietnam from 10 October 1967 to 7 October 1968 and qualifies for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017571
BOARD DATE: 2 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140017571 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), for the period ending 13 November 1978, to show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) and to show he is authorized 4 bronze service stars on his previously-authorized Vietnam Service Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Permanent Orders 229-01,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017572
Subsequent to his return, on 29 April 1977, court-martial charges were preferred against him for one specification of being AWOL from 1 December 1976 to 8 April 1977. On 13 May 1977, the applicant was accordingly discharged. The applicant was 18 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 20 years of age at the time of his reenlistment and offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017573
He was transferred to Vietnam on 25 October 1967 for assignment to the Military Assistance Command Vietnam. Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence to show that he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there appears to be no basis for granting his request at this time. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017577
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 19 November 2004, be amended to correctly show his service in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), as amended by Military Personnel Message 08-190, states the Combat Infantryman Badge may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017579
The applicant states he was wounded in military service and he did receive the Purple Heart medal. 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 6 months of service but: * were wounded as a result of hostile action * were captured by hostile forces but later escaped or were rescued or released * were killed in action or otherwise in the line of duty d. There are basically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017582
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * service personnel records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Army Regulation 15-185 (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 ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017584
Public Law 110-252 limits the eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve. Prior to his placement in the Retired Reserve, he did not apply for the transfer of benefits while on active duty or in the Selected Reserve. Since there is no evidence that shows the applicant attempted to transfer the benefit while in an active status, as required by law, there is an insufficient evidentiary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017585
The applicant provides: * reassignment orders, dated 12 July 2013 * screenshot of DA Board Results * statement from a Chief Warrant Four, Arkansas Army National Guard (ARARNG) * Headquarters, 142d Field Artillery Brigade, ARARNG, memorandum, dated 6 January 2014, subject: Recommendation for Promotion of Officer (First Lieutenant (1LT) (Applicant)) * NGB Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board) * ARARNG Orders 042-828, dated 11 February 2014 * ARARNG Orders 254-821,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017587
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140017587 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. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017588
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140017588 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests retroactive Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for her accompanied tour in Korea. The applicant states, in effect, that she was entitled to receive AIP for her accompanied tour in Camp Stanley, Korea during the period 6 January 2011 to 21 June 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017591
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available records showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27 February 1968 through 26 February 1971 and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017592
The applicant requests her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her maiden name of Cxxxx instead of her married name of Pxxxxx. Although the applicant provides no evidence of a divorce, she implies it occurred after her discharge as the date of discovery on her application is shown as 15 September 2014 (emphasis added). _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017594
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 6 February 1981, the applicant's immediate commander recommended his separation for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. A UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017596
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's available military service records that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. In order to support awarding a member the Purple Heart, it is necessary to establish that the wound for which the award is being made required treatment by medical personnel and the medical treatment for the wound or injury received in action must have been made a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017597
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 2009-11, dated 16 December 2009, authorized him award of the Valorous Unit Award for service during Operation Red Dawn. The applicant provided permanent orders which show he was awarded the Parachutist Badge and Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017599
The spouse (herein referred to as the applicant) of the deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction to the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he received the Purple Heart (PH). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13 September 1951 to 12 June 1953. Adding to his DD Form 214 the: * PH * AGCM * ROKWSM ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017604
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his service in Kuwait/Iraq from 3 April 2003 to 11 March 2004 and 12 December 2005 to 29 November 2006. His DD Form 214 shows he served in Afghanistan from 14 December 2005 to 13 December 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017605
The applicant requests removal of the following documents from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) Certificate containing Permanent Orders (PO) Number 008-01, dated 8 January 2013 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), containing PO Number 008-01, dated 8 January 2013, awarding him the AAM (4th Oak Leaf Cluster (4OLC)) * Orders 060-46, dated 1 March 2006, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (2nd Award) 2. He provided and his OMPF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017607
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). Effective 1 August 1981, all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve in an active Reserve status are eligible for the award upon successful completion of initial entry training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017617
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 10 January 1969 to show his SSN as "X96-XX-XXXX" instead of "X69-XX-XXXX." The regulations stated the DD Form 214 would be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. Therefore, the evidence of record is sufficient to support correction of item 3 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017618
A review of his official records failed to show any evidence of the applicant being wounded or being treated for any wounds. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017619
His record also contains a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency), dated 10 January 1969, that shows the SSN listed on the DD Form 398. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. _______ _ __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 | 20140017620
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 31 March 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The applicant was discharged on 5 May 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017621
There is no evidence in the FSM's military records and the applicant provides no evidence which shows the FSM participated in the SBP or the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP). The SBP provided that military members could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. Since there is no evidence of record which shows the FSM made an SBP election prior to his death, and the evidence of record shows he had opportunities...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017623
In a letter dated 14 August 2012, DFAS denied her request and informed her that in order for a former spouse to be eligible for the SBP, the former spouse had to be awarded the SBP in the divorce decree and the applicant or her attorney would have to deem her election for former spouse SBP coverage within 1 year of the date of the divorce. Records on file at DFAS reflected the retiree's SBP election was for spouse coverage and they did not receive a deemed election from her within 1 year of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017625
He was treated by a field medic; therefore, there are no records of this injury. d. The third wound is the one for which he is applying for correction of his record because a field medic provided a notarized statement regarding the injury he sustained as he jumped out of a helicopter during a combat assault. There are no medical records in his official military personnel file that show he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam and treated for such wounds.