ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018749
The applicant requests that his entry level status discharge be upgraded to show his service is honorable. On 28 February 1994, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed the applicant be discharged under the Trainee Discharge Program with uncharacterized service. The evidence of record shows the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018751
Records show he participated in one campaign during his assignment in Vietnam. Based on the applicant's service in Vietnam, he is authorized award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 17 March 1969 through 8 March 1971, b. deleting award of the VSM from his DD Form 214, and c. adding the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018753
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge was upgraded to honorable. On 24 August 1979, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a DD Form 794A (Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate). A review of the medical evidence of record at the time of the applicant's discharge failed to reveal the applicant was suffering from any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018756
The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program prior to transferring to the USAR Control Group (Retired Reserve). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his military record to show he elected to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program to his eligible family members prior to his retirement date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018762
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect award of a second Valorous Unit Award (VUA). The applicant states the second VUA was awarded to his unit after the date of his discharge and he would like his DD Form 214 corrected to reflect all awards and decorations he earned during his honorable service. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018764
Her DD Form 214 shows in item 18 Disability Severance Pay -- $27,936.00. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged by reason of physical disability with entitlement to severance pay. Therefore, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the amount of $18,624.00 in severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018770
Accordingly, the award of the Army Commendation Medal should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the award of the Army Commendation Medal to his DD Form 214. __________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 | 20140018772
The applicant requests, in effect, reversal of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Major (MAJ), Army Promotion List (APL), Promotion Selection Boards (PSB) decision that shows he was not recommend for Selective Continuation (SELCON) of service. c. In order to be granted an MILED waiver for promotion, an applicant must have completed at a minimum the non-resident portion of the course and be scheduled for the resident phase as established in Military Personnel Message (MILPER) 13-351, dated 5 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018773
General Orders Number 885, issued by Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam Artillery, dated 29 July 1970 awarded him the BSM for meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force for the period from August 1969 to July 1970. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * BSM * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * MUC * VSM with four bronze service stars * RVN Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018776
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: a. general orders awarded the applicant the ARCOM; b. the applicant qualified for award of the VSM and he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018782
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the 17 October 2008 Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), be removed from his records. _______ _ 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 | 20140018784
The applicant provides and his records contain a certificate awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. 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 all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018785
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFRM is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components for a period of 10 years. The 10-year device (hourglass with Roman numeral "X") is authorized for wear on the AFRM to denote each 10-year period of Reserve Component service. It is noted that although his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 July 2006 shows award of the AFRM with "M" Device (2nd Award) (interpreted to mean Numeral...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018786
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment to Mogadishu, Somalia and the following awards: * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) * United Nations Medal 2. The available evidence shows the applicant was deployed to Somalia from 14 August to 10 December 1993. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018787
The applicant states: a. The applicant provides copies of the following: * Orders Number 068-064 (2 copies) * Dean McGee Eye Institute New Patient Record * St. Anthony Hospital Diagnostic Imaging * Dean McGee Eye Institute Comprehensive Established Patient History Record * two McGee Eye Surgery Center Operative Reports * Mercy Health Center Operative Report * Medical Center Pre- and Post-Operative Diagnosis * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * LOD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018788
The applicant provides copies of the following: * Certificate of Achievement * two Standard Forms (SF) 600 (Health Record Chronological Record of Medical Care) * DA Form 3822-R * Separation Under the Provisions of Chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), Personality Disorder memorandum (1 copy of page 5 and 2 copies of page 2) * DD Form 214 * three Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Progress Notes * letter to a Member of Congress * previous ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018795
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 25 July 1978 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 under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention, there is no evidence of record that shows he sustained a fracture while serving on active duty or that he was denied medical care. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018796
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence he used the requested spelling of last name at any time during his military service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140018796 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140018796 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018800
He requested a MILED waiver for the FY14 LTC promotion board. A memorandum, subject: Request for Waiver of Non-statutory MILED Requirement for (Applicant), addressed to the Chief, Office of Promotions, Fort Knox, KY, dated 1 December 2013 shows the applicant requested a MILED waiver for the 2014 LTC APL Promotion Selection Board (PSB). In a memorandum, subject: Waiver of MILED Requirements for Promotion (Applicant), issued by the National Guard Bureau (NGB), dated 31 January 2014 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018802
Item 12 of his DD Form 214 shows his last duty assignment as "APO [Army Post Office] 09696 HH SVC BTRY [Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery] 5TH BN [5th Battalion] 94th ARTY [94th Artillery] USAREUR [U.S. Army Europe]." The entry on the applicant's DA Form 20 showing his last duty assignment and major command as HHSB, 1st Battalion, 94th Artillery, USAREUR, is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 12 of his DD Form 214. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018803
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to update his missing awards. His DD Form 214 shows no Bronze Star Medal and only a single AAM; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the AAM (3rd Award). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the NATO Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018804
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 under other than honorable conditions and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018806
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. In a statement he submitted in his own behalf, he stated the reason he felt he should be given a chapter 10 discharge is because he reenlisted in October 1978 for assignment to the 19th Support Command, Korea, and a special duty assignment. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018807
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) with a separation dated of 5 February 1998 to show: * the Joint Meritorious Unit Award * her deployment to Kuwait from 17 September to 17 December 1996 * the appropriate service in item 12f (Foreign Service) 2. The DD Form 214 does not show she was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018810
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). His record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) completed in conjunction with his induction, which shows his SSN as xxx-x6-3xxx. _______ _ __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 | 20140018813
On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing information, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018815
Although significant measures were made by DOD, the VA, and the Army to disseminate the information to all Soldiers within all Army components during the initial phase of the program, many Soldiers who left the service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer benefits prior to leaving military service. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018817
On 11 July 1986, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018818
The applicant provides copies of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), an incomplete DD Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), and a U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Awards and Decorations Branch letter. A DD Form 214 records a Soldier's active duty service and an NGB Form 22 records a Soldier's ARNG service. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence that his periods of service are improperly recorded on any of the appropriate forms or that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018819
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 the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to her DD Form 214 the KDSM and the OSR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018824
His DD Form 214 contains the following entries: a. Item 12a (Date entered Active Duty This Period) states the applicant entered active duty on 3 November 1993 (emphasis added). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant requests the date he entered active duty shown on his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the year as 1992 instead of 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018826
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. Therefore, the applicant's service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general 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 | 20140018827
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as an "Air Cargo Handler." Unit orders, dated 21 January 1967, awarded 76D2O (Supply Specialist) as his primary MOS and changed 44C2O to a secondary MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018828
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable and amendment of his narrative reason for separation to hardship. The applicant contends he enlisted at age 18 and he had never been away from home. He was 18 years old when he enlisted and successfully completed training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018829
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) entered in item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 15 February 1973 from XXX-96-XXXX to XXX-98-XXXX. The evidence shows the applicant's SSN was entered incorrectly on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing a DD Form 215 amending item 3 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018831
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his date of birth (DOB) be changed to 5 January XXXX on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 13 April 1962. There is sufficient evidence to show he served using the DOB 5 January XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018833
Personnel who were physically unfit for retention per Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 3, were not to be separated because of expiration term of service unless processing for separation because of physical disability was waived. Army Regulation 601-280 (Total Army Retention Program) prescribes procedures to deny reenlistment (through a field commander's bar to reenlistment) to Soldiers whose immediate separation under administrative procedures is not warranted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018834
The applicant provides copies of the following: * two DA Forms 2496-1 (Disposition Form) * DA Form 3355-R (Promotion Points Worksheet) * Unit Orders Number 52 * DD Form 214 (2 copies) * DA Form 1577 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A DA Form 2496-1, dated 23 September 1970, wherein the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant be considered for promotion to the rank of SSG/E-6 in the recommended MOS of 11B4G. His DA Form 20 shows in: * Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018835
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018837
His service documents from 1968 to 1978 and his retirement DD Form 214 listed his SSN "xxx-x2-xxx9." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows following his enlistment in the Regular Army in 1962, he completed a DD Form 398 in December 1964 and listed his SSN as "xxx-x2-xxx9." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 April 1968 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018840
A copy of the 14 September 1978 DD Form 214 is not available in the applicant's military personnel records and the applicant did not provide any documentary evidence in support of his application. However, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to issue the applicant a document showing his honorable period of service in the RA from 11 November 1975 through 14 September 1978. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018841
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 29 March 1986: * item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) - change to specialist four (SP4) * item 4b (Pay Grade) - change to E-4 * add the Mechanics Badge (properly known as the Driver and Mechanic Badge) 2. His DD Form 214 provides the following information: * item 4a - "PV2" * item 4b - "E-2" * item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) - 17 January 1986 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018845
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018847
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change of the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018848
Although the MEB psychiatrist formulated a strong opinion regarding the independence of the MDD from the non-MH conditions in the PEB appeal, his own examination at a time when the issue was not being contested documents a firm link between the pain and disability from the medical conditions and the depression, noting a reciprocal relationship between the severity of the non-MH and MH symptoms, and the record well establishes that the depression arose in the setting of chronic pain and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018850
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018853
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 March 2007 to show she received an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (3rd Award) and that she served in Kuwait. The DA Form 638 the applicant provides is sufficient evidence to correct her DD Form 214 to show that she served in Kuwait from 25 February to 30 April 1998. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018855
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the available record does not show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the applicant an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 17 November 1967,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018857
The applicant received one verbal statement that having a female MEPS applicant in his office gave the appearance of unprofessional conduct and had received no prior counseling. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received an MOR in January 2010 for attempting to recruit a female Air Force MEPS applicant into the Army, inappropriately contacting another female MEPS applicant on a personal Facebook account, and having female MEPS applicants in his office. In this case, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018860
The applicant requests, in effect: a. correction of his military records to show he was retained on active duty for medical/dental treatment in 2004 and b. provision of artificial teeth (dentures) to replace the 13 teeth extracted while he was in a military duty status in 2004. The applicant's available records do not contain active duty or mobilization orders. The available evidence is insufficient to show he served on active duty or was released from active duty in 2003/2004.