ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001679
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was honorably discharged from active duty in pay grade E-2 on 12 April 1995. The regulation provided that prior to discharge or release from active duty individual would be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The regulation states the: * SPD code of "LCC" be used for individuals involuntarily released from active duty after being denied reenlistment based on reduction in force, strength...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001684
The NGB stated: * the State Incentive Manager will terminate the incentive effective the date of order to AGR/military technician status * relief from recoupment is granted * the applicant became AGR/military technician after the contract start date which violates the ARNG Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) 07-06 * date of agreement/enlistment is 4 November 2007 * contracted loan addendum/agreement amount is $20,000.00 * he contracted for MOS 31B; his current MOS is 00F * the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001685
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 8 December 1975, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). c. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001689
The applicant states, in effect, that he moved his family from Fort Polk, Louisiana to Miami, Florida prior to going to his temporary duty (TDY) station based on information given to him by finance personnel at Fort Polk. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 which opines that the applicants PCS orders do not address his dependents and that requests for waivers of advance travel of dependents are consistently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001690
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A letter, Subject: Order to Active Duty, Right to Appeal, dated 20 April 1971, advised the applicant that he had been submitted for involuntary active duty as an unsatisfactory participant. On 18 October 1973, 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 Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001693
Accordingly, it should be awarded at this time and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 30 December 1966 through 15 December 1969 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the CIB effective 6 November 1967 while serving in the rank of PFC * Awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001698
On 27 September 1997, her commander notified her he was initiating action to effect her elimination from the Army prior to the expiration of her current term of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to a lack of motivation/failure to meet Army physical fitness standards. Accordingly, on 31 October 1997, she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 by reason of entry performance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001698
On 27 September 1997, her commander notified her he was initiating action to effect her elimination from the Army prior to the expiration of her current term of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to a lack of motivation/failure to meet Army physical fitness standards. Accordingly, on 31 October 1997, she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 by reason of entry performance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001700
The applicant, the grandson of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the FSM's official Medal of Honor record be changed to show the name Rxxxxx Smith alias Hxxxx Reynolds. The applicant requests the FSM's official Medal of Honor record be changed to show the name Rxxxxx Smith alias Hxxxx Reynolds. _______ _ 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 | 20140001702
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001706
The applicant requests, in effect correction of his records to show award of the Multinational Force and Observers Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Multinational Force and Observers Medal and Army Service Ribbon; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001707
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-3414." The same SSN shown on his DD Form 4 (Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement Armed Forces of the Unites States), "xxx-xx-3345," is shown on every document in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) requiring the use of his SSN. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-3345."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001708
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 9 September 1968 to show all his medals and awards to include the: * Silver Star * Soldier's Medal 2. The evidence of record shows that he was awarded the Soldier's Medal for an act of heroism that occurred on 31 October 1968 and this award is reflected on his DD Form 214, ending 9 September 1968. He provides a memorandum, dated 14 July 1970, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001709
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 Army Commendation Medal and Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, it appears he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 15 September 1969 through 9 July 1971 and its addition to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001710
The applicant states that his personnel records show the entry fragment wounds to back on 19 August 1969. 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. He departed Vietnam on 11 June 1970 and was transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington where he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) as an overseas returnee on that date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001711
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 24 (Character of Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from an uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. It stated that a DD Form 214 would be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge or release from Active Army. The evidence shows he was discharged from active duty on 28 February 1994 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001712
The commander's separation memorandum (as stated by the applicant in his statement, above), is erroneous and not supported by evidence. There is no evidence of previous counseling with respect to homosexual conduct, which the applicant was advised of by the commander for the first time on 31 October 2005. The evidence of record also shows the applicant received mental health, behavioral counseling, and family counseling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001713
A DA Form 4856-R, dated 11 September 1990, shows the applicant was driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle on 10 July 1990 while his blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limits. On 11 February 1991, the applicant's immediate commander initiated discharge action against him based on his commission of a serious offense. It further stated that ADAPCP services would continue to be provided until the client was separated and that enlisted Soldiers identified as illegally abusing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001714
The applicant provides: * timeline of events * four letters, dated 5 October 2013, 22 November 2013, 16 December 2013, and 15 January 2014 * memorandum, dated 10 January 2014 * 27 pages of various personnel records including orders, memoranda, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * 74 pages of military medical records * 12 pages of civilian medical records CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001715
The applicant states: * he was injured on 24 July 2009; he was present and physically located within 15 meters of the impact zone of several enemy mortar rounds * he was involved in an enemy indirect mortar attack that set ablaze a lithium battery warehouse * the incident caused him internal injuries and concussion injuries as a result of an enemy-generated explosion * HRC stated he did not meet the criteria for award of the Purple Heart because he was responding to an enemy attack rather...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001721
The investigating officer (IO) alleged the applicant had not moved to Richmond, as she had stated on her travel vouchers and statements; thereby, she fraudulently claimed expenses and reimbursement as if she had completed the move, then received BAH for Richmond when not entitled to that allowance. d. There is sufficient evidence to support a number of specific findings that she: (1) never moved to Richmond; (2) falsified her DD Form 1351-2 for her claimed PCS move to Richmond; (3) claimed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001722
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 the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), and Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). Since his DD Form 214 does not show these unit awards, it should be corrected to show them. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001723
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his character of service was honorable. 2. The applicant states, in effect, that he completed his service obligation and he was honorably discharged; however, his DD Form 214 reflects his service as uncharacterized and he needs it changed to honorable so that he can obtain veterans benefits. The applicant was properly released from ADT with uncharacterized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001723
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his character of service was honorable. 2. The applicant states, in effect, that he completed his service obligation and he was honorably discharged; however, his DD Form 214 reflects his service as uncharacterized and he needs it changed to honorable so that he can obtain veterans benefits. The applicant was properly released from ADT with uncharacterized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001724
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically retired instead of separated from the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) for being medically unfit for retention. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001725
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he is entitled to a $10,000 officer accession bonus (OAB). Notwithstanding the NGB advisory opinion, a review of the critical skill list in effect at the time the applicant contracted for the OAB contains the AOC 153M; therefore, it appears that an administrative error occurred during the processing of his ETP. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001726
Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The SPD code of JPD was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 9, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001728
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with one bronze service star * one Overseas Service Bar * Purple Heart * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 6. Review of his record indicates he is entitled to additional awards not listed on his DD Form 214. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001729
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The U.S. Army Senior Enlisted Review Board (USASERB), which convenes in the Army G-1, is the first board through which the Soldier's derogatory information is viewed. It is the opinion of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, that the applicant was afforded due process in accordance with all applicable policies concerning the STAB's recommendation to remove him from the FY14 CSM CSL and all applicable policies and processes were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001733
She states in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB)-ARH Policy Memorandum 08-035, a second lieutenant (2LT)/O-1 may be promoted at 18 months of time in grade (TIG) provided he or she has completed the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) and is otherwise qualified. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers other than General Officers) states the DOR is the date the officer actually or constructively was appointed or promoted to a specific...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001735
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her characterization of service as honorable vice uncharacterized. On 28 January 1987, her command initiated separation action under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-3a for involuntary separation due to pregnancy. The applicant was discharged on 3 February 1987 under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001735
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her characterization of service as honorable vice uncharacterized. On 28 January 1987, her command initiated separation action under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-3a for involuntary separation due to pregnancy. The applicant was discharged on 3 February 1987 under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001736
The applicant states: * she was not notified of the board results for the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) Captain Army Promotion List (APL) board * she was not given official notice of her discharge orders * she was not given sufficient time to resolve or dispute this issue prior to the effective date of discharge * she has reviewed her on-line board files and has completed all eligibility criteria for selection and promotion to captain 3. A Major General states: a. he has served as a commissioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001738
He was reprimanded by the Commanding General, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command for calling the wife of a deployed enlisted Soldier assigned to this command, on Mother's Day, and relaying to her unsubstantiated rumors that her husband was having an affair; and for wrongfully using his assigned Government access code to make personal long-distance telephone calls. The court sentenced him to dismissal from the service. A discharge certificate will not be issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001741
At the time of separation he was issued a DD Form 214 which shows he was released from ADT upon completion of required active service with uncharacterized service. He provides his USAR discharge orders, dated 1 October 1998, which show his characterization of service as "Honorable." The evidence of record confirms he entered ADT on 9 November 1989 and he was released from ADT on 17 March 1989, completing 129 days of net active service during this period and he received an uncharacterized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001745
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. he completed Airborne training; b. he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Combat Patch for service during mission Urgent Fury in Grenada, six awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and awards of the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) for service in Grenada in 1983 and for security operations in Fort Indiantown Gap, PA during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001746
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4) by reason of completion of required active service. SPD code "KBK" is the correct code for RA Soldiers voluntarily discharged after completion of required active service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4. This cross reference table in effect at the time of his discharge shows the SPD code of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001747
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded from a general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). 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 ABCMR. The ABCMR will decide cases based on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001747
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded from a general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). 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 ABCMR. The ABCMR will decide cases based on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001748
The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB is XX March 1967 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. His request for separation, orders, and DD Form 214 show his rank/grade as PV2/E-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001752
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130003032 on 12 September 2013. However, there was insufficient evidence in the available records to show the applicant was awarded an ARCOM for his service. Nevertheless, while the applicant's sincerity is not in question, there is still insufficient evidence available to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001753
The applicant requests relief from a portion of the $10,964.00 debt he paid for overpayment of basic allowance for housing (BAH). He explained to the officials there that his spouse was also a service member and they advised him that one of them would receive BAH at the with-dependent rate, and one would receive BAH at the without dependents rate. The applicant requests relief from a portion of the $10,964.00 debt he paid for overpayment of BAH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001754
The applicant states, in effect, that he was not properly counseled regarding his entitlement to medical and retirement benefits as he believed that he would have been eligible for benefits when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) which opines that the applicants request should be disapproved because he voluntarily elected to be transferred to the Retired Reserve and that there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001754
The applicant states, in effect, that he was not properly counseled regarding his entitlement to medical and retirement benefits as he believed that he would have been eligible for benefits when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) which opines that the applicants request should be disapproved because he voluntarily elected to be transferred to the Retired Reserve and that there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001756
Accordingly, he is asking that the Board grant his request and allow him to give back to the military. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001760
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's earlier request to remove the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 3 May 2000, and all relevant documents from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). They conducted a search of his work computer and then went to his home searching for child pornography. b. Paragraph 3-6 addresses filing of NJP and provides that a commander's decision whether to file a record of NJP in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001761
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's available records do not contain a copy of her LOD determination. The physical profile she was issued on 6 June 2009 shows the issuing officer determined the applicant was not able to perform any standard or alternate APFT events.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001762
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) and her participation in Operation Provide Promise. However, she provided a copy of her DD Form 214 which was sufficient evidence for the Board to conduct a review of this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001763
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. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 29 January 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to misconduct conviction by civil court. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001763
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. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 29 January 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to misconduct conviction by civil court. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge...