ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017746
The applicant's appointment letter is filed in his OMPF. Army Regulation 135-100 (ARNG and Army Reserve Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Army) provides that commissioned officers twice passed over for promotion or otherwise released from an active status due to failure to be promoted to a higher commissioned grade are not eligible for another appointment unless a waiver is authorized. The applicant is seeking an appointment as a commissioned officer in the MSARNG;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017747
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * two DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * an After Action Report * three pages titled Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 52nd Aviation Battalion * four pages titled 189th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC) * eight pages regarding the organizational structure of the 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion (CAB) in Vietnam * 68 pages of various...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017748
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 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) in effect at the time stated the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017750
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a Memorandum for Record (MFR) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). His records contain and he provided a copy of an MFR, dated 27 May 2014, which stated he met the prerequisites for being awarded the Driver's Badge (Wheeled). By regulation, the orders awarding him the Driver's Badge supersede the MFR; therefore, it should be removed from the performance folder of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017751
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140017751 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of the dates of his deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show "SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN: 20020505 through 20021015 and 20030617 through 20030926."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017755
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her home of record (HOR) and place of entry into active duty as Fort Sam Houston, TX versus Gorham, ME. A Soldier's HOR was determined to be the place recorded as their HOR when they were commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or ordered to a tour of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017756
The applicant requests, in effect, the punishment contained in the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 25 January 2012, be set aside and that his rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 be reinstated effective 25 January 2012. The applicant states, in effect, the commander who imposed the Article 15 which resulted in his reduction in rank did not have the authority to do so in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017758
Following the NTS expiration, the HHG must be transported as soon as possible to the final destination c. U5464-A (Privately Owned vehicle (POV) Transportation Time Limitations): Transportation of a POV for an eligible member must be initiated within 180 days following separation from the Service or relief from active duty. It would be appropriate to show the applicant's request for extension and reinstatement of his HHG, POV, and family shipment/travel entitlements through 14 January 2015...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017759
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable (general) conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 20 May 1993, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct commission of a serious offense in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c. Following this acknowledgement, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017760
The applicant requests, in effect, 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 * "Combat Service Medal" * "Air Combat Service Medal" * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Cold War Service Medal (also known as the Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal) * Presidential Unit Citation 2. e. This regulation does not list the "Combat Service Medal," "Air Combat Service Medal," and Cold...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017764
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his entry date as 1 November 1974 vice 31 October 1977. His DD Form 214 correctly captured his military service during this period of enlistment. Prior to 1 October 1979, the Army issued a separate DD Form 214 for each period of induction, enlistment, or reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017765
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Parachutist Badge and correction of his record to show he was eligible to reenlist. Although the applicant states he was assaulted by the military police and his 2LT, there is no supporting documentation in his official military personnel file or in his medical record to support his claim. The available evidence shows he completed the requisite course of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017766
On 2 July 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed that the applicant be reduced to the lowest enlisted rank/grade and discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017767
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 29 April 1982, the immediate commander notified the applicant of his intention to initiate action to effect his separation from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 13-4c, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), by reason of unsuitability (apathy). Accordingly, the applicant's immediate commander recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017769
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed airborne training and was a paratrooper until his release from active duty. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show completion of airborne training and that he served as a paratrooper until his release from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017771
The applicant's record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on 26 December 1978 and was honorably discharged by reason of an involuntary discharge erroneous entry on 11 April 1980. He also stated he had previously served in the Air Force and was discharged for medical reasons (mental). The evidence of record shows that his chain of command took the appropriate action and determined the applicant had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017773
Personnel wounded as a result of non-hostile action who are not placed on hospital's very seriously injured lists are not reported as casualties in accordance with current regulations. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. There is no available evidence and he did not provide sufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017775
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140017775 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to upgrade his other than honorable conditions discharge to read honorable discharge under medical conditions. c. A DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged from the Army on 2 November 1965 in the rank/grade of PV1/E-1, with a date of rank of 1 September 1965, under the provisions of Regulation 635-208 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017776
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * 2 National Guard Bureau (NGB) Forms 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * DA Form 3725 (Army Reserve Statement and Address Verification) * DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) * a letter * DA Form 4688/1 (Certificate and Acknowledgement of Service Requirements for Individuals Enlisting or Reenlisting in the Individual Ready Reserve) * DARP Form 1103 (Follow-Up Questionnaire to Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017778
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. He was credited with completing 4 months and 26 days of active service and time lost from 13 November 1979 through 20 January 1980, 17 through 21 May 1980, and 23 May through 14 July 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017779
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Additionally, he participated in five campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to a silver service star to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 ending on 20 July 1974 to show this service star. However, in the absence of orders or documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017781
On 28 November 1978, the applicant voluntarily, and without coercion, requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated he understood that by requesting a discharge he was advised of the implications attached to it and that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017791
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 for this period of service shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017793
The arrowhead is authorized for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for this assault landing in Vietnam. b. Paragraph 723 states assault landing credit (award of the bronze arrowhead) may be made to units of the Army who, in the combat zone of a battle, campaign, or expedition as established by Joint Chiefs of Staff or DA, accomplishes one of the following types of assault operations: (1) Makes a parachute jump into enemy-held territory as a part of an organized force carrying out an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017794
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There is no evidence in the available record which shows the applicant was ever1 either recommended for or awarded the CIB. Although the evidence of record shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS while assigned to an infantry position during his tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam, his record is devoid of any evidence that shows he was personally present and participated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017795
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's service in Korea from on or about 18 August 1958 to 14 August 1959 qualifies him for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 February 1960 to show the following awards: * Korea Defense Service Medal * Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017800
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017803
The applicant requests that the DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his year of birth as 1930. It also appears that he believed that his year of birth was 1929, at least until 2002 when he requested copies of his military records. _______ _ _X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017805
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 15 December 1958. Therefore, the DD Form 4 entry which shows his DOB as 15 December 1958 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 5 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017807
The applicant requests the following: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar and Korea Defense Service Medal * award of the Army Good Conduct Medal 2. With regard to the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar, there is no evidence of record, i.e., orders, and he provided insufficient evidence showing he was awarded this badge during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017808
Even though he was selected for separation by the SERB, he should have received a new or amended permanent change of station (PCS) order with a different movement designator code (MDC) and authorization for DLA returning him stateside from his assignment in Moscow, Russia in order to properly transition and retire since there were no ACAP services available. A member on active duty is authorized travel and transportation allowances to a home selected by the member from the last PDS when the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017813
On 22 June 2009, the DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017814
The applicant requests payment of Aviator Continuation Pay (ACP) and Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). He provided a memorandum from a Personnel Management Specialist in the HRC Incentive Pay Branch, dated 29 September 2014, subject: Support for Payment from FY12 ACP Program for ARSOA Agreement, dated 15 July 2012, for (Applicant), which states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017816
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP also considered if there was evidence for a VASRD Section 4.130 rating higher than 50 percent at the time of the applicant placement on the TDRL. Therefore, the SRP concluded that a rating higher than 50 percent at the time of the applicant's TDRL entry was not supported.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017824
The applicant requests, in effect, consideration by a special selection board (SSB) for promotion to captain (CPT) in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and that upon promotion she should be reinstated as a commissioned officer in the USAR. The applicant provides copies of: * Email communications between herself and various Army offices, dated between 2010 and 2014 (11 pages) * Memorandum for the applicant notifying her of 1st time non-select for promotion to captain, dated 1 May 2010 * A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017830
A thorough review of all documents contained in his available military personnel records, many of which bear his signature, show his SSN consistently appears as XXX-XX-XXX7. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XXX7. All of the documents in his records show he used SSN XXX-XX-XXX7 during his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017831
The applicant requests, in effect, separation pay and that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show, in effect: * a separation program designator (SPD) code of SEJX instead of SEJ1 [sic, her DD Form 214 shows an SPD code of SEJ and the 1 is not listed] * a disability rating of at least 45 percent instead of 30 percent * retired rank/pay grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 instead of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 2. c. Item 25 (Separation Authority)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017835
Permanent Orders Number 070-17, issued by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) on 10 March 2008, awarded HHC, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, the Valorous Unit Award for the period 15 January 2005 through 14 January 2006. His record does not contain and he has not provided any evidence or orders that show he was awarded any State awards as a member of the CAARNG. However, his record contains no evidence and he provides no evidence that shows he was promised promotion to, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017842
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for: * award of the Purple Heart for an injury he received in Vietnam in April 1967 * award of the Air Medal for his service in Vietnam * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service with the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry in Korea 2. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for this period of service does not show the Purple Heart, Air Medal, or the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017849
The board carefully considered all the evidence before it and recommended the applicant be discharged from the service by reason of unfitness with an undesirable discharge. On 14 March 1974, the convening/separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the board of officers and ordered the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unfitness and directed he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. This...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017881
The applicant requests transfer of his educational benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to family members. The evidence of record shows the applicant was serving on active duty until his disability retirement on 26 January 2012. As he had over 10 years of active duty service, he would have been eligible to transfer any unused education benefits to his eligible family members through the TEB database.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017884
The evidence of record shows that his DD Form 214 correctly shows the rank/grade (i.e., SGT/E-5) that he held on the date he was REFRAD. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's discharge orders correctly show the rank/grade (i.e., SSGT/E-6) that he held on the date he was discharged from the USAR. Further, his military personnel records, including his DD Form 214 and USAR discharge orders, correctly show his rank/ grade at the time of his separation from active duty and also at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017885
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 she received the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (2nd Award), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) while with her unit from 23 April 2003 to 22 August 2003. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017889
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. His DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 14 July 1995, shows: * he indicated he was single * he had two dependent daughters born in 1987 and 1988 * he elected not to participate in SBP * his form was signed and dated by a witness 7. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1448(a)(5), provides that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017907
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. Section 1450(f)(3)(C) provides that an election may not be deemed to have been made unless the request from the former spouse of the person is received within one year of the date of the court order or filing involved. The evidence appears...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017908
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 4 September 1990, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a UOTHC discharge. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his UOTHC discharge upgraded because there were alternate forms of discipline that could have been offered in lieu of his losing his military career.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017909
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 13 February 1969 through 16 September 1970 * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and adding to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017910
The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the FSM was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017912
The applicant provides: * Honorable discharge orders * AHRC Form 249 (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter) * Email exchange with HRC CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. a. Paragraph 2-3 states an officer with 20 or more years of qualifying Federal service for retired pay (per Army Regulation 135180) who is being considered for involuntary separation will be given an opportunity to elect transfer to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017913
Records show the FSM served in the France during World War I. Therefore, the FSM's records should be corrected to show award of the France service clasp to be affixed to his previously awarded World War I Victory Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by posthumously awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Soissons, France on 18 July 1918 and the France service clasp to be affixed to his...