ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018416
His records contain DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action) showing his duty status changes as follows: * on 16 July 1976 from present for duty to absent without leave (AWOL) * on 20 July 1976 from AWOL to present for duty * on 27 July 1976 from present for duty to AWOL * on 30 July 1976 from AWOL to confinement by military authorities * on 3 August 1976 from confinement by military authorities to present for duty 6. On 10 November 1976 after consulting with counsel, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018417
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018419
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded a second MSM; however, his DD Form 214 reflects only one award. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of retirement shows he was awarded only one MSM. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018420
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he did not receive an "unsatisfactory" while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). Excused absence from unit training will be granted for medically disqualified Soldiers. In accordance with governing regulations, he should have been received excused absences from unit training if he was medically disqualified for the last 6 months of his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018421
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB adjudication...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018424
The applicant requests his under other than honorable discharge be upgraded on the basis that, although he was convicted by a civil court, the charge was a misdemeanor, implying it was a minor offense. His records contain a DA Form 4187 stating he was convicted by civil authority for aggravated assault and assault with a deadly weapon. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018425
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 determined that no MH diagnoses were changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation process. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018432
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140018432 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. So he went AWOL so he could be with his father during his last days. Army regulations state that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned an RE code based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018433
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he is entitled to $25,200 of Army College Fund (ACF) benefits. After completion of their service obligation, he or she is entitled to up to 36 months of educational benefits. The applicants contractual enlistment records show his initial ACF entitlement for his 1988 4-year enlistment is $14,400 and his records were corrected accordingly in 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018436
The applicant states she was advised that she could request her discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions after 1 year. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits an application to either the Army Discharge Review Board or the ABCMR requesting change in discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018437
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his name change and to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). 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 to show he was awarded the MSM and KDSM. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018439
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The Board applauds his accomplishments following his period of military service; however, based on his record of indiscipline, his overall record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel and does not support an upgrade of his discharge to either a general or an honorable discharge. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018440
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-82-XXXX. His DD Form 214 shows in Item 3 (SSN) XXX-78-XXXX. The available evidence shows the applicant enlisted, served, and was REFRAD using the SSN XXX-78-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018445
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that the fifth digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is an 8 instead of a 4. 2. Therefore, without his records to show that his correct SSN was recorded elsewhere in his records it must be presumed that his records were correctly prepared based on information provided by the applicant at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018453
The applicant requests her award of the Army Commendation Medal be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 July 2014. The applicant provides: * her DD Form 214 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 21 May 2014 * Army Commendation Medal Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018456
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) reflected in his military personnel records to be shown as "1X5-38-93XX" instead of "12X-22-75XX." There is no available evidence and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing the SSN contained in his military personnel records is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018457
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Following consultation with legal counsel, he 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. On 29 June 1981, the separation authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018459
Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows his SSN with the sixth digit as 5. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN with the sixth digit as 8 while serving in the AUS. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018465
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, his discharge should be upgraded. On 9 August 1977, the applicant was notified that the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered his request under the DOD SDRP and directed that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018467
As new issues, he further requests: a. in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to honorable and b. correction of item 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Since the applicant did not provide any new evidence pertaining to his request for retroactive pay and allowances based on his discharge upgrade to general under honorable conditions with reinstatement of his rank/pay grade to private/ E-2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018469
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) recorded in his military records. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the document provided by the applicant offers insufficient evidence to warrant a change of the DOB in his official military service records. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018471
The applicant requests correction of item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). 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. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018473
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general under honorable conditions discharge. His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 3 March 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a BCD. The available evidence shows he was convicted by a special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018474
c. In order to be eligible for temporary appointment to pay grade E-4, a Soldier must have completed 6 months in pay grade E-3, be in an appointable status, and hold and be serving in the MOS in which the appointments are authorized. The permanent appointment of Regular Army Soldiers in the grade in which serving would become automatic for pay grade E-4 at 12 months? It stated that items 5a and 5b would show the active duty rank and pay grade at the time of the Soldier's separation, taken...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018476
These are the reasons he could not perform his military duties. On 15 September 1972, he requested discharge 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. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018478
GO Number 8216, Air Medal award certificate, and citation, all of which list his name as "Nxxxxx, Sxxxxx C." c. DD Form 1725 (Certificate of Appreciation), undated, signed by the President of the United States, thanking the applicant for his service during the period 6 August 1968 to 5 August 1970. d. DA Form 3522 (Certificate of Appreciation), dated 5 August 1970, signed by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, in recognition of the applicant's active service. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018479
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 | 20140018482
When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His discharge was affirmed and he was discharged accordingly on 31 March 1975. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018484
The applicant states: * he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal on 20 February 1987 * his completion of the RECONDO course was never added to his record * based upon an earlier application to the Board, he was told he had two periods of service, one honorable and the other under other than honorable conditions * if he had two separate blocks of service, he would like to have a DD Form 214 for that first honorable period 3. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018486
There is no evidence in the applicant's military treatment record that he was previously or subsequently diagnosed with PTSD by a military or VA medical provider. Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides the Secretaries of the Military Departments with authority to retire or discharge a member if they find the member unfit to perform military duties because of physical disability. There is no evidence of record he was diagnosed by a military or VA medical care provider with PTSD, that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018487
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 11 January 1966, wherein he listed his SSN as "4XX-XX-XXXX." _______ _ 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 | 20140018488
This NGB Form 78, dated 8 July 2014, did not recommend him for 1LT due to his having 36 months TIG. The NGB Form 78 stated [The Applicant] was not recommended for promotion and should be discharged upon his 36 month TIG date of 28 July 2014, due to his disenrollment from the ECP at his school. The evidence of record and the documents he provided confirmed that from the time he entered the GAARNG as an ECP 2LT on 28 July 2011 through the date of his discharge just over 36 months later on 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018493
The applicant provides copies of: * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), dated 29 August 2010 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-5-R-E (Annex L to DD Form 4 -SLRP Addendum), undated * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 21 May 2013 * Memorandum, Subject: Request for ETP for SLRP, dated 4 August 2014 * Memorandum, Subject: ETP for [applicant's] SLRP contract, dated 9 July 2014 * Various email correspondence between the applicant and Army officials * Various...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018495
Counsel provides * a memorandum for record (MFR) from MAJ R______ Y. K____ * email notes regarding the applicant's separation and drill status CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It states promotion boards will be provided a promotion consideration file for each eligible officer. For U.S. Army Reserve officers a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) will also be included in the promotion consideration file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018502
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The characterization of the his discharge was commensurate with the reason for discharge and overall record of military service in accordance with the governing regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018507
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 January 1957: * Korea Defense Service Medal * Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018508
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Records show he served on active duty for 4 years and 11 months. He did not complete the required service for award of the AGCM (2nd Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018509
c. The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. 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 the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018510
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by adding the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The evidence of record shows that the applicant's honorable active duty service was from 20 November 1974 to 19 November 1978. _______ _ _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 | 20140018511
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years, but more than 1 year. However, the evidence shows he was awarded the AFEM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018512
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal. The Bronze Star Medal is authorized for each individual who was cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945 or whose achievement or service, during that period, was confirmed by documents executed prior to 1 July 1947.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018516
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was placed on the retired list in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7, the highest grade he satisfactorily held, instead of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6. By law, a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade satisfactorily held by him or her during his or her entire period of service. The applicant's record should be corrected to show his request for retired pay as an SFC was approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018518
Item 27 (Military Education) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following entries related to military education he completed during the period of service covered by his final DD Form 214: a. Military education and training is only recorded during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 25 (Education and Training Completed)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018522
In July 2010, while on active duty, he received an MRI scan on his back. The applicant states he wasnt told until January 2012 when he started to receive chemotherapy of any indication of the possibility of cancer or that an evaluation was recommended back in July 2010. It is likely, however, that even if the applicant stayed on active duty beyond 23 September 2011, that the Secretary concerned most likely would have denied his request to complete his 20 years of active duty service based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018523
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140018523 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his effective date of promotion and date of rank (DOR) as a chief warrant officer two (CW2) in the Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG) from 13 July 2012 to 18 February 2012. On 26 March 2012, a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) was held by the MNARNG to determine if the applicant was qualified to be awarded Federal recognition for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018528
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he submitted a request to transfer his educational benefits to his family members under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. On 19 December 2012, HRC published orders transferring him to the Retired Reserve effective 28 February 2013. This would require consideration through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018530
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 22 July 1991: * Southwest Asia Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. 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 with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018532
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct last duty assignment. Its purpose is to provide a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. There is no evidence in his records that suggests he was ever assigned to HHC, 1st Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, as indicated on his DD Form 214; therefore, it would be appropriate to amend item 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018543
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He contends: * while his NCOER shows 8 rated months in Part Ii (Administrative Data - Rated Months), he fell under his rater for only 4 months because he was in the Ranger training pipeline * he was told by his rater the reason he was given a "No" for Selfless Service (Part IVa(4) (Army Values/Attributes/Skills/Actions - Army Values - Selfless Service)) was because he (the applicant) had requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018549
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application that he was not fit for retention/separation at the time of REFRAD, discharge from the CAARNG and subsequent transfer to the USAR or that he should have been processed under the Physical Disability Evaluation System. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are...