ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017920
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant's HOR was listed as 201 Downby Lane upon his entry on active duty. The governing regulation stated only decorations, medals, and ribbons are listed on the DD Form 214; there are no provisions to add certificates such as the Safe Driving Award to the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017924
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This SSN is consistent with the SSN shown on some documents in his service record and the social security card he provides. ____________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 | 20140017933
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 August 1987, he consulted with 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. Although his wife contends he left the Army under the impression he was honorably discharged, the evidence of record shows he indicated he understood he might be issued a discharge UOTHC on 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017940
Army Regulation 623-3 prescribes the policies for completing evaluation reports that support the Evaluation Reporting System. b. Paragraph 3-9b(3)(a) states the senior rater will prepare an honest, fair, and correct report evaluating the NCOs duty performance and potential. Although the U.S. Army Human Resources Command accepted and filed the contested NCOER, the governing regulation requires that the rater and senior rater assess the performance and potential of the rated NCO using all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017943
There is no evidence that the applicant has submitted a request to the Army Decorations Board, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) and was denied relief. d. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214, and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the following awards: * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017945
d. Part IV (Performance Evaluation - Professionalism (Rater)) of the contested OER was not completed by COL EW. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request that the contested OER be removed from his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. removing from his OMPF his OER for the period ending 18 February 2011; b. adding to his OMPF an appropriate document indicating the period 7 November 2010...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017946
GO Number 850, issued by Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), Vietnam on 14 January 1971, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period April 1970 to January 1971. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal on three occasions, which is supported by the evidence of record. 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 | 20140017948
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he disclosed his SSN as "4xx-xx-xxxx." His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his Serial Number; it did not list his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017949
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending on 24 May 1991, to show in: * Item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) his rank as corporal (CPL) instead of specialist (SPC) * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) his secondary (S) military occupational specialty (MOS) of 95B (Military Police (MP)) 2. Therefore, the evidence of record is sufficient to warrant correction of item 4a of his 1991 DD Form 214 to show his rank as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017950
The applicant provides a DA Form 5074-1, dated 28 January 2010, wherein it shows, in part, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology on 7 May 1995 and would be awarded credit for: * professional experience from 8 May 1995-1 October 1997 and from 1 December 2002-13 March 2005 of 2 years, 4 months, and 3 days * prior active commissioned service from 16 December 1999-30 November 2002 and 14 March 2005-22 June 2010 of 4 years, 1 months, 11 days * he was granted a total entry grade credit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017953
It states that a promotion order will be revoked when the commander who executed the promotion, or a higher commander, determines that the promotion is void because the promotion was not authorized by competent authority. This period of de facto status will be from the date of the erroneous promotion until the date the officer received notice that it was void. The applicant now contends that she should have been paid as a 1LT from the effective date of her promotion until the time that her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017956
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although his enlistment contract indicates he enlisted in pay grade E-6, his service record is void of evidence which indicates he held this rank while serving in the TXARNG during the period January 2007 through March 2014. However, upon application for retired pay at age 60 he can apply for retired pay at his higher grade provided he submits his promotion orders to CPT with his application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017957
Although item 27 of his DA Form 2-1 contains an entry stating he was not favorably considered for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on a bar to reenlistment from 7 May 1982 through 7 November 1983, the date the bar was removed, this entry is contrary to the battalion commander's orders. It appears he met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the AGCM for the period 24 March 1980 through 23 March 1983 based on completion of 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017959
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar. Item 29 (Qualification in Arms) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he qualified as expert with the M-14 rifle on 29 July 1964. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he qualified with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017963
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows, on 21 July 1976, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), in lieu of trial by court-martial, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions and with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. He was discharged in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017964
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show foreign service in Panama, Djibouti, and Iraq. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 20 years and 21 days of total service for retired pay. 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 as follows: a. deleting from item 12f the entry "0000/00/00"; b. adding to item 12f the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017965
On 23 April 1971, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service after consulting with counsel who advised him of the basis for his contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge; the effects of requesting discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10; and the rights available to him. On 4 June 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017966
c. Duty Related Medical Condition: Soldier has been counseled that their case is being processed as a Non-Duty PEB. (Their unfitting medical condition is not a result of a line of duty injury.) If the condition that is being reviewed for retention should be duty-related, the Soldier understands they must provide medical documentation form the date(s) of injury to substantiate a line of duty being completed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017967
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record shows he enlisted into the military and served throughout using the last name "G____es." _______ _ 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 | 20140017968
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve with eligibility for retired pay at age 60 instead of discharged due to disability with severance pay. The applicant states, in effect, he was medically discharged with severance pay; however, he does not understand why he does not have retirement status after serving 23 years in the Army National Guard (ARNG). The commissary and exchange privileges are valid for a two-year period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017971
The applicant states: * the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) sent him a statement of debt claiming he owes 3 days of leave, which is not correct as he served all days of his service obligation * he signed out on leave at noon on 3 November 2013 as required of him * his 30 days of PTDY and 87.5 days of accrued leave would have taken him to the last day of February 2014 and his retirement date of 1 March 2014 * his leave dates, date eligible for return from overseas, and final...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017972
On 5 January 1990, he was assigned to D Company, 17th Engineer Battalion, Germany. A review of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) website shows Company A and Company B, 3rd Battalion, 66th AR, were cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for the period 15 February through 3 March 1991 by Department of the Army General Orders (GO) Number 20, dated 1991. However, there is no evidence that shows his unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award during his period of assignment to the unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017976
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 XX September XXXX. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show the DOB listed on his birth certificate. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017977
It states that a Soldier may be separated for a personality disorder not amounting to disability under Army Regulation 635-40 (Personnel Separations - Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), which interferes with assignment to or performance of duty. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 12 October 2003 under the provisions of chapter 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of a personality disorder. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017978
His Annex E shows he acknowledged: * he was enlisting for MOS 11B which had been identified as eligible for a $20,000.00 critical MOS and for unit identification code (UIC) WQNMB0, Troop B, 1st Battalion, 150th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, paragraph number 102, line number 004 * he would receive 50 percent of the bonus, less taxes, upon completion of initial active duty for training and he was awarded the MOS for which he enlisted * he would receive the final bonus payment, less taxes,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017979
The applicant states he believes he was eligible for award of the AFEM for service in support of Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard, because it was authorized after his period of service ended. 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. Military Personnel Message (MILPER) Number 99-100...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017985
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The evidence of records confirms the applicant served in Vietnam from 3 September 1971 to 29 February 1972 (5 months and 29 days) which is not reflected on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017986
As new evidence, the applicant provides a statement of support, dated 30 September 2014, wherein (Retired) Brigadier General (BG) RLT, stated, in part: a. There is no evidence and the applicant hasn't provided any evidence that shows these orders were issued in error. There is no evidence and the applicant hasn't provided any evidence that shows these orders were issued in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017988
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device and the Purple Heart (PH) (3rd Award). The applicant provided a PH (3rd Award) Certificate that shows he was wounded in action in Vietnam on 11 August 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017989
The applicant requests reinstatement of his entitlement to the Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) he contracted for in his initial enlistment on 8 August 1994. The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 8 August 1994 * an undated U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) Form 601-23-4 (Restrictions on Personal Conduct in the Armed Forces) * DA Form 3540...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017993
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. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action and that he was treated at a hospital in Vietnam; therefore, it is reasonable to presume, given that he has the Purple Heart Citation, that orders were published and they simply did not reach his records. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017998
c. Initially, Iraq complied with the no-fly restriction, but they began challenging Southern Watch operations after the UN's decision to retain sanctions against Iraq. In the absence of any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017999
The applicant provides copes of * FSM's birth certificate * 31 August 1982, Leesburg Police Department letter * FSM's Durable General Power of Attorney, dated 17 June 1992 * the FSM's death certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ABCMR Docket Number AR20040006627, dated 14 April 2005 shows the applicant's request for an honorable discharge based on clemency for his deceased brother was denied. _____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018002
Incorporated herein by reference are military records that were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110021009 on 10 April 2012. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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 | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018004
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 under other than honorable conditions and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018008
He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, BSM, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Bronze Star Medal with V Device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and his marksmanship badges. The applicant served in four campaigns and is entitled to wear four bronze service stars on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018011
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Service of Soldiers separated because of unfitness under this regulation was characterized as undesirable, except that an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge could be issued if warranted by the particular circumstances in the Soldier's case. The applicant contends that his under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018012
On 3 December 1970, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness and unsuitability. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), currently in effect, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018014
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Silver Star for his actions in France on or about 22 August 1944. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders or other evidence in his military records that show he was awarded or recommended for the Silver Star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018015
The applicant provided the FSM's DD Form 2656, dated 17 May 2003, showing the FSM elected former spouse coverage. The applicant provided a letter from DFAS, dated 16 June 2014, which states: * she was not entitled to receive an annuity under SBP * the FSM elected to cover her under SBP upon his retirement * a spouse loses eligibility as a spouse beneficiary upon divorce * retirees have the option to change their spouse coverage to former spouse coverage upon divorce, but the request from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018016
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * Combat Action Badge 2. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badge, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of her DD Form 214 does not list the Combat Action Badge; however, it does list the GWOTSM and Iraq Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018021
The applicant provides: a. An advisory opinion from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends granting the applicant's request for AIP for the period 15 July 2011 to 21 June 2013. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, and as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show that he entered into a written AIP agreement upon his arrival in Korea which entitled him to $300.00 per month for his 24-month tour in Area 1, accompanied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018028
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued for this period of service shows the effective date of his promotion to CPL as 1 June 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * moving the DD Form 369, dated 6 January 2009, and the attached page 11 of NAVMC Form 118(13) from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018031
The RE code associated with this type of separation is an RE code of "3." There is no evidence and he has not provided sufficient evidence showing his assigned RE code of "3" is in error or unjust. _______ _ 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 | 20140018036
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty), dated 28 July 1977, be corrected to show in item 4 (Casualty Status) as Battle and KIA (Killed in Action) instead of Non - Battle and Death, respectively. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018037
On 9 May 2007, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. On 9 August 2007, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct with an under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018038
A service member may execute transfer of benefits only while serving as a member of the Armed Forces. A member is considered to be retirement eligible upon completion of 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12732: a. service members eligible for retirement on 1 August 2009 no additional service required; b. service members who have an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010 no additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018041
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's previous request for removal a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 20 August 2013, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Counsel provides: * DA Form 2627 * DA Form 1574 (Report of Proceedings by Investigation Officer (IO)/Board of Officers) * Certificate of Promotion, dated 1 March 2013 * two orders * a Defense Finance and Accounting Service Military Leave and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018046
Based on a review of the medical and personnel evidence of record, and considering the physical requirements for reasonable performance of duties required by his grade and MOS, the PEB found the applicant fit for duty within the limitations of his profile. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired. The PEB determined he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018047
The applicant requests the removal of "do not promote" comments from her DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report) (OER). In her application, she argues: * she was unaware of her ability to appeal her referred OER until recently when so advised by legal counsel * all OERs from 2008 through 2013 reflect positive service with no evidence to support comments not to retain * she passed her Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC), earned 2 AAMs, and has never had substance abuse, weight issues or...