ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018186
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 June 1993 to show her name as S____ S____ P____ instead of S____ S____ K____. The applicant provided a copy of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 June 1993 that shows her name as S____ S____ K____. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140018186 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018187
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. The commander would have advised the applicant of his right to: * consult with counsel * obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation action * request a hearing before an administrative separation board if he had more than 6 years service * submit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018188
The available records show that on 3 January 1992, the applicant requested a GD. He was discharged on 17 January 1992, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b (a pattern of misconduct). __________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 | 20140018189
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Item 30 of the DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge on 28 September 1971 listed his Vietnam service dates. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 28 September 1971 the: * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018190
Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (First Award for the period 18 June 1969 to 23 December 1970 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. Records show the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018191
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. PFC GPC noticed that PFC JPD had a mortar in his hands and told him that he should leave the mortar alone; however, PFC JPD ignored him. SFC WBA took the empty canister...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018192
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * General Orders (GO) Number 37 (Army Good Conduct Medal) * Memorandum authorizing the Distinguished Guardian Badge CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. GO Number 37, issued by Headquarters, 2nd Battle Group, 6th Infantry, Germany, on 15 December 1964, awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018193
This pamphlet shows the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 31 March to 30 June 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 42, dated 1972. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) 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: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018195
On 16 October 1974, by letter, Headquarters, First U.S. Army notified the applicant that his records were considered for promotion to LTC by an RCSB that convened on 3 June 1974 in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) but he was not selected for promotion. The letter stated: * Selection boards are not permitted to divulge the reason for their selection or non-selection; therefore, unless you had not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018197
His temporary DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) that was reconstructed on 26 September 1996 does not show he was awarded the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. There are no orders in his official military personnel file awarding him the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to add the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018198
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards 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 civilian...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018199
In an undated memorandum, the applicant's commander notified her of his intent to initiate separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c(2) (abuse of illegal drugs). Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing into the Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. Table 3-1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018204
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with V Device, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Army Achievement Medal (7th Award), Army Superior Unit Award (3rd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018205
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The applicant provides her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the NDSM to her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018207
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal * adding to this DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal * Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018208
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 | 20140018209
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 | 20140018210
The applicant requests an upgrade of discharge from an under other than honorable conditions discharge to general discharge. c. When he was at the airport in St. Louis waiting to return to Vietnam, his unit in Vietnam sent a message through the Red Cross directing him to assign himself to Fort Leonard Wood. Based on the seriousness of his misconduct, and in view of the fact that he voluntarily requested discharge in order to avoid a trial by court-martial that could have resulted in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018215
The applicant's request for reconsideration of his previous case, in which he contends the Board incorrectly stated his medical conditions and the reason for his discharge, was carefully considered. On 10 January 1972, he was determined to be permanently unfit for duty by reason of physical disability, removed from the TDRL, and discharged from the service with entitlement to severance pay. Since there is no historical evidence of his VA compensation awards and effective dates, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018216
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140018216 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). ___________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 | 20140018218
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The available evidence shows the applicant was awarded the ARCOM for his meritorious service while in Southwest Asia from 15 February to 15 April 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 ending in 1991 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018222
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Defense Superior Service Award and the Army Superior Unit Award (4th Award). The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Defense Superior Service Award and the Army Superior Unit Award (4th Award) and desires them to be added to his DD Form 214. The applicants unit at Fort Belvoir was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award, on 3 April 2014, after he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018223
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 as follows: * Item 3 (Grade-Rate-Rank and Date of Appointment) to show staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 vice sergeant (SGT)/E-5 on 24 April 1954 * Item 5 (Qualification) (Specialty Number and Symbol) to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 1502 (Administrative Noncommissioned Officer (NCO)), and (Related Civilian Occupation and Dictionary Occupational Titles (DOT) Number) to show the appropriate entry * Item 17 ((Means of Entry) to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018224
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he received the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), a ribbon for the completion of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy, and a ribbon or medal for his service in Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018228
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for award of the VSM and he participated in five campaigns during his service 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018230
The applicant states that: * his name was H_____ G______ Junior (Jr.) at the time of his discharge * his family petitioned for a name change in 1983 * he would like for his military records to reflect this change 3. While the applicant's desire to change his DD Form 214 to show his name as shown on his Court Decree is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the name shown on his DD Form 214 and all other documents in his OMPF. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018231
The applicant states: * he was found unfit to perform and continue his military service because of physical disability due to three hernia injuries * his multiple injuries interfered with his ability to perform his job requirements * the derogatory narrative reason for separation and codes on his DD Form 214 misconstrues the real reason for his separation * he was instead chaptered out for motivational problems and/or a defective attitude when the real reason should have been his chronic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018235
Furthermore, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military 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: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018236
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) with an effective date of 1 March 1956 be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) as 8 June 1934. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018239
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018252
On 28 February 1989, she requested her military records be changed to show her last name as V____. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DA Forms 71, orders for active duty, all of her OERs, and her retirement orders show her last name as V____. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 October 2001 to show her name as shown on Headquarters, U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018253
On 7 November 2012, the applicant's immediate commander initiated discharge action against him for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14. Records do not corroborate the applicant was deployed to Afghanistan during the dates he contends, from 12 March 2012 through 23 October 2012. His discharge packet reflects he was properly notified of his separation under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c for being AWOL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018257
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to at least a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. He also stated that he has had issues and has not been mentally stable ever since this traumatic incident.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018258
The applicant states that he received two awards of the AAM, a Certificate of Achievement and Letter of Commendation; however, only one award of the AAM is reflected on his DD Form 214. Permanent Orders Number 196-13 issued by the Personnel Service Center at Fort Riley, Kansas on 3 November 1989 awarded the applicant the AAM for the period 25 August 1989 to 8 September 1989. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018259
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards), Appendix V, shows that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded MOS 11D and he served in DMOS 11D4O in the RVN while assigned to B Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, 1st Armored Division, from 28 August 1967 through 24 February 1968. a. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018263
He was ordered to active duty on 27 December 1970. A DA Form 67-6 (U.S. Army officer Efficiency Report) for the period 20 April 1970 to 17 December 1970 shows in: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the VSM; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * BSM * VSM with three bronze service stars * MUC * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018264
His records do not contain orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. With respect to the Combat Action Ribbon, this is a USN award and awarding it to a member of the Army is not within the purview of this Board. Although he received the Army Commendation Medal with a "V" Device, while assigned to an infantry unit, he does not meet the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in that there is no evidence he was trained in, awarded, or held an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018267
His records are void of orders awarding him the ARCOM and he does not provide any orders. The applicant's records do not contain and he does not provide orders showing he was awarded the ARCOM. _______ _ _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 | 20140018270
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 11 November 1970 to show his date of birth (DOB) is 13 January 1950 vice 13 June 1950 and to show his pay grade as E-4 vice E-1. Item 21 (DOB) of the DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) completed at that time shows the entry "13 Jan 50." There is no evidence in his record showing he was advanced to pay grade E-4, 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018271
He was advised that he might * be deprived of many or all Army benefits * be ineligible for many or all benefits administered by the Veterans Administration * be deprived of his rights and benefits as a veteran under both Federal and State laws c. He acknowledged he understood that, if his request for discharge was accepted, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018272
The applicant states the ARCOM was awarded to him on 16 August 1979, but it was omitted from his DD Form 214 because of an incorrect social security number (SSN) in the orders. The applicant provides: * ARCOM Certificate and orders * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _____________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 | 20140018274
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 7 August 1968 through 15 June 1970 and to correct 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: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 7 August 1968 through 15 June 1970; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018275
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140018275 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018276
U.S. Army Human Resources Command Order Number 255-042, dated 12 September 2014, shows the applicant he had been selected for promotion to CPT/O-3 with an effective date and date of rank of 1 October 2014. The applicant did not decline his promotion, there is no evidence he was not in a promotable status, and there is no regulatory bar to promoting him to CPT effective 1 October 2014. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018278
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected by showing he was discharged from the U.S. Army due to a physical disability. The applicant requested to be discharged based on his pre-existing medical condition, arguing, in effect, that he should not have been inducted. Because the applicant's medical condition was not medically unfitting for retention at the time in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501, there was no basis for granting him a medical retirement or separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 12b (Separation Date This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 May 2009 to show 30 May 2009 instead of 23 May 2009. The applicant provides: * discharge orders, dated 20 May 2009 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 May 2009 * amended discharge orders, dated 27 May 2009 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018281
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. 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 | 20140018292
On 31 March 1987, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) for misconduct pattern of misconduct. Subsequent to the applicant's acknowledgement, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 due to misconduct pattern of misconduct. Consistent with the chain of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018293
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. f. She did not leave the military because she did not like it, but she believed she had no other choice at 19 years old. On 29 February 1980, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in-lieu of trial by court-martial with an UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018294
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 12 (Last Unit of Assignment and Major Command) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was assigned to Company A instead of Company C, 101st Aviation Battalion. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140018294 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...