ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018863
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 May 2012, the applicant requested that the GOMOR be filed in his Military Personnel Records Jacket or completely expunged as per the imposing official's discretion after seeing supporting documentation. The applicant stated: a. The letter indicated that in accordance with Army Regulation 600-37, the DASEB will only consider appeals and petitions for active Army, Reserve, and Army National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018864
By signing the OAB addendum, he stated he met eligibility criteria, to include: * acceptance of an appointment as an officer in the armed forces to serve in the Selected Reserve in a critical officer skill designated by the Chief, ARNG for bonus entitlement (later identified as Area of Concentration (AOC) 11A in the NGB memorandum, dated 19 June 2014, SUBJECT: Request for Exception to Policy (ETP) for Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) [applicant's name, rank and partial social security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018865
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 4 August 2014, the Army Grade Determination Review Board convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 15-80 (Army Grade Determination Review Board and Grade Determinations). d. The temporary grade to which he would have been promoted had it not been for the physical disability for which he is retired, if eligibility for that promotion was required to be based on cumulative years of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018866
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. The policy further provides that the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants, and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service, individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018867
The applicant's request for correction of her DA Form 4836 to show her ETS as 21 September 1998 was carefully considered and found not to have merit. The fact that she was discharged from the USAR on a date after her established ETS date does not reflect an error in her ETS date. There is no evidence of record and she did not provide sufficient evidence to show her ETS was established as 21 September 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018868
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to add the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, thereby authorizing him award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to show he was eligible and/or entitled to the award of the CIB. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018869
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 6 October 2009: * Valorous Unit Award * Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 2. 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018872
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar (M-60) * Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018873
Everything she was told or received from DFAS made her believe she was entitled to SBP and SSIA. d. She received a letter of debt from DFAS, dated 25 September 2014, stating she owed DFAS $8,176.08. Since the FSM elected not to participate in the SBP and since he was granted a waiver for spousal concurrence, the applicant was not entitled to the SBP annuity at the time of death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018876
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 24 October 1946 instead of 17 October 1946. His DD Form 4 (Enlisted Record - Armed Forces of the United States) shows his DOB as 17 October 1946. Although the applicant's birth certificate and driver's license show his DOB as 24 October 1946, all documents in his military personnel records consistently show his DOB as 17 October 1946.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018879
His DD Form 214 also shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Army Commendation Medal 7. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018882
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the united States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device. In light of this evidence and his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 7 December 1967 to 15 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018883
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Purple Heart (PH). There is no evidence to show that he was assigned to an infantry unit during his active duty service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the PH to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018884
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-200, chapter 9, in effect at the time, stated that wounds or injuries requiring medical treatment received through hostile or enemy action, including those requiring hospitalization, would be entered in item 40 of the DA Form 20. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the PH (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018890
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Marriage Certificate * DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant would have been the one to provide this name and address for entry on 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 | 20140018893
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140018893 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he retired from the Army after serving 20 years in 2005. The applicant does not provide any evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018894
The applicant states, in effect, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 February 1971: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation _______ _ __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. ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018895
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140018895 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable discharge or a general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018896
On 14 September 1970, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial 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 a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10; and the rights available to him. On 30 September 1971, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018897
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal and two awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon. PO awarded the applicant two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018898
General Orders Number 69, 24th Evacuation Hospital, dated 27 March 1970, announced the award of the Purple Heart to the applicant for wounds received in the RVN. A DA Form 2173 dated 12 November 1970 reported that the applicant was wounded on 25 August 1970 by friendly fire intended to inflict injury on enemy forces. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018899
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge or a medical discharge. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The Army must find that a Soldier is physically unfit to reasonably perform the duties associated with the Soldier's rank, grade or specialty and assigned an appropriate disability rating before the Soldier can be medically separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018903
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains: * a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personnel History), dated 16 January 1967, which shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XX97 * a DA Form 2376 (Notification to State Adjutants General Release from Active Duty of Obligated Reservist), dated 9 December 1968, which shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XX97 4. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140018903 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018905
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by adding his award of the German Marksmanship Badge (Schuetzenschnur) in Bronze. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 6 years and 2 months of net active creditable service. The applicant requests the addition to his DD Form 214 of a foreign award, the German Marksmanship Bronze Schuetzenschnur.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018906
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal as well as the Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award). The available evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the NATO Medal and the Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018907
Her immediate commander recommended approval of her request with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 20 May 1992, she was discharged accordingly. The request may be submitted at any time after charges have been preferred.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018910
His record is void of orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940. 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 with two bronze service stars; b. awarding him the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018911
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period), the entry "0001 05 20" indicating he was credited with completing 1 year, 5 months, and 20 days of net active service * Item 12f (Foreign Service), the entry "0000 06 20" indicating he was credited with completing 6 months and 20 days of foreign service * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018912
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. A DA Form 4126-R, dated 21 October 1996, which shows she was barred from reenlistment on 4 November 1996 for failure to make payments on known debts (Rentronics and CCCP). The evidence of record provides no indication the applicant suffered from a physically or mentally disqualifying condition that would have supported her separation processing through the Army PDES at the time of her separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018913
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. A DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) dated 9 September 1966 indicates that the applicant was assigned an MSN with 264 as the last three numbers. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018916
The applicant states that he received five awards of the AAM; however, his DD Form 214 shows only four awards of the AAM. The evidence of record shows that permanent orders awarded the applicant five awards of the AAM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 13 of his DD Form 214 by * deleting the "Army Achievement Medal (4th Award)" * adding the "Army Achievement Medal (5th Award)" _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018918
There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD prior to his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018933
On 22 June 1972, his immediate commander recommended the FSM's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability. However, based on changes to Army Regulation 635-212 that stated, in part, service members diagnosed with a personality disorder and separated for unsuitability may be granted an honorable discharge, the applicant was granted partial relief and the FSM's discharge was upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018934
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 applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP noted that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a change of the diagnosis to PTSD at TDRL entry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP noted that both the service and VA rendered the same MH diagnosis of GAD and agreed that there was not a preponderance of evidence to support an SRP recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018937
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP next considered evidence supporting the application of VASRD section 4.129, and determined it was not applicable in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018941
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 June 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of homosexuality with a general discharge under honorable conditions. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018943
The evidence of record shows that subsequent to the applicant's REFRAD the Chief, Military Awards Branch, informed the applicant that he had been awarded the BSM for meritorious service from September 1972 to August 1973 and that the award elements (including the certificate, citation, and DA letter orders) were forwarded to the Commander, Fort Riley, for presentation to the applicant. The evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for award of the VSM and he participated in one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018945
The applicant states, in effect: a. after having prior service in the U.S. Air Force, he enlisted in the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) in December 2007; b. in July 2008, he applied for an interstate transfer to the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) and in December 2008 inquired about his SLRP benefits; c. Master Sergeant (MSG) J_____ informed him he qualified for the SLRP and that she would process his payments directly to Sallie Mae; d. through an audit process conducted by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018948
The filing document shows the applicant was notified of the GOMOR, but did not respond. Chapter 3 (OMPF), paragraph 3-6 (Authority for filing or removing documents from the OMPF), in pertinent part, provides that once properly filed in the OMPF, the document will not be removed from the record unless directed by one of the following, and shows in pertinent part, the Army Review Boards Agency, Army Board for Correction of Military Records, Army Discharge Review Board, Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018950
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by: a. showing service in Iraq and Germany from 7 August 2007 through 27 September 2007; b. showing his awards as the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Service Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal; and c. changing his reason for separation. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018957
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. Records show the applicant was released from active duty from the Regular Army and did not receive separation pay at that time and did not sign a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) agreeing to a Reserve Service agreement for not less than 3 years prior to being separated. The applicant's request for correction of the records to show eligibility for separation pay was carefully considered and it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018958
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140018958 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) provides in paragraph 12-17 that noncommissioned officers holding the rank of MSG at retirement, whose records show successful service as a 1SG, will be placed on the Retired List in the grade title of 1SG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018964
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) * American Defense Medal (correctly known as American Defense Service Medal) * Tet Campaign Medal * Expert Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Honorable Service Medal (correctly known as Honorable Service Commemorative Medal) * Vietnam Defense Medal (correctly known as Vietnam Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018974
On 11 March 2009, the applicant enlisted in the PAARNG for training in MOS 15U and assignment to Company B, 628th Support Battalion. He agreed to quick-ship on 27 March 2009, attend off-peak AIT, train in MOS 15U, and serve with the 628th Support Battalion. He moved to another unit (HHC, 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry) on 12 July 2010 and initially served/was promoted in MOS 11B and then he attended training for and was awarded MOS 68W.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018976
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's Regular Army service was mistakenly used to determine his eligibility for the award of the AFRM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing from his OMPF the Memorandum for Record, dated 18 May 2014, awarding him the AFRM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018978
General Orders Number 599, issued by Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, on 9 February 1968, awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 2 February 1968 while assigned to Company C, 124th Signal Battalion, in Vietnam. As a result, there is insufficient evidence to support removing the Purple Heart 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019000
The applicant requests correction of his reentry eligibility (RE) code from 3 to 1. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 9 (Command to Which Transferred) U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement) * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) 2 years, 9 months and 5 days * item 25 (Separation Authority) Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-16 * item 26 (Separation Code) MCF * item 27 (RE Code) 3 * item 28 (Narrative Reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019001
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. A decision is made as to the Soldier's medical qualifications for retention based on the criteria in Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019002
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to upgrade his character of separation from bad conduct to honorable. Special Court Martial Order Number 3697, issued by the Department of the Army, Officer of the Judge Advocate General, Board of Review, Washington, DC, on 7 September 1951, decided that, with respect to the...