ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019121
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), request's correction of her spouse's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 13 October 1930 instead of 13 October 1950. The FSM's military records are not available to the ABCMR for review. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019123
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the records of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), to show he changed his SBP coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within 1 year of his divorce and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. The applicant provides: * Report and Certificate of Marriage * Divorce decree * FSM's Certificate of Death * Applicant's name change * Child's name change * Letter of Guardianship * Physician Certificate for Child...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019125
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). For block 12f, enter the total amount of service performed outside the continental United States during the period covered by the 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 | 20140019131
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CMB is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019137
The applicant requests the characterization of his service be changed from uncharacterized to general under honorable conditions. On 27 February 1990, his commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him from the U.S. Army under the provisions of chapter 11, paragraph 11-3a of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Personnel) due to his inability to adapt to military life. The policy applied to Soldiers who: * were in an entry level status and, before the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019138
The date of the OAB agreement was 25 July 2009 and the duty military occupational specialty qualified date was 30 November 2012. c. Upon completion of Officer Candidate School in July 2009, he encountered personal hardship in the form of civilian employment. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant was denied BOLC attendance in September 2011 or that he was wait-listed for the course. The HIARNG request for an ETP to retain the applicant's OAB based on his delayed reservation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019140
The applicant requests a 20-year Regular Army retirement with maximum medical disability (100 percent) which would qualify her for concurrent retirement and disability pay. On 17 November 2011, the applicant was released from active duty and she was placed on the TDRL on the following day with a combined disability rating of 70 percent. He stated that she had 50 days of accrued leave as of 9 November 2011 and that during her career lifetime, she had cashed in 53 days of leave, thus leaving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019148
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his overseas service in Korea. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Although Army regulations in effect at the time did not provide for recording the country in which foreign service was performed on the DD Form 214, the award of the Korean Service Medal serves as sufficient evidence to show he served in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019149
The applicant states that he obtained his General Educational Development (GED) while serving on active duty and item 16 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect "yes" instead of "no." The applicant's military record includes a DD Form 1966/2 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) prepared during his enlistment processing. The DD Form 1966/2 prepared during the applicant's enlistment processing and the DA Form 2-1 completed upon his entry on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019151
The applicant states his SSN is incorrectly reflected on his DD Form 214. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-X78X" was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his claim. There is no evidence showing the SSN he claims is correct was ever recorded in his military service records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019154
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019156
The applicant provides: * Retirement DD Form 214 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Correspondence with the National Personnel Records Center * Request for Extension of Overseas Tour * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with bronze star * Special Orders T-4 (patient) * Patient Evacuation Document * Clinical records, notes, referrals, cover sheets, and orders * Narrative Summary (NARSUM) * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) * Retirement orders *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019159
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His last name is reflected on both documents as "G---N." d. Newspaper clippings, photographs, and assorted documents which predominantly show the applicant's last name listed as "G---N" during his service; however, there are instances subsequent to his service which list the spelling of his last name and race as he requests. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019161
On 24 May 1994, he was sentenced to forfeiture of all pay and allowance, confinement for 6 months, and a BCD. His discharge has followed him for almost 20 years. He was a model Soldier until his he became addicted to marijuana.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019164
The applicant provides: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20130012490, dated 18 February 2014 * ABCMR Docket Number AR2002068237, dated 28 February 2002 * DD Form 214, ending on 10 September 2004 * DD Forms 215, dated 13 March 2013, and 4 April 2013 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * Four certificates for award of the NATO Medal * Letter from HRC * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center * Certificate and orders for the Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019178
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows the * National Defense Service Medal * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) 6. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the * ARCOM * AGCM (1st Award) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019184
On 13 February 1975, the applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations). On 18 March 1975, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. He did not make a statement to that effect at the time he submitted his request for discharge and he has not provided any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019187
On 15 April 2010, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to entry level performance and conduct. This regulation provides that prior to discharge or release from active duty; individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The regulation shows that the SPD code of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019189
The applicant requests the removal from his official military personnel file (OMPF) of Permanent Orders (PO) Number 153-005, dated 2 June 2013, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant provides and the performance folder of his OMPF contains: a. PO 116-011, dated 26 April 2013, issued by the Commander (CDR), CJFT-101, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in support of OEF, Afghanistan, from 27 October 2012 to 1 August 2013. b. PO 153-005, dated 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019199
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. There is no evidence in his military record that shows he ever listed his SSN as "X0X-46-6XXX" throughout his military service. There is no evidence showing he ever listed his SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019200
Although the applicant provides evidence of a divorce, it occurred after her retirement from service (emphasis added). __________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 Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140019200 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140019200 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019204
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 his foreign service in Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina and any awards he may be authorized as a result of this service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 as follows: a. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019205
This pamphlet shows the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 1 January 1966 to 21 January 1970 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 51, dated 1971. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019210
In paragraph 5-11, Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty, active duty training, or initial entry training will be separated. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019212
The applicant states: * Army regulations in effect at the time the FSM submitted his retired pay application required the submission of a DD Form 2656 (Data For Payment of Retired Personnel) * After an exhaustive search with the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) advised her that they could not find this document * She was never counseled or provided any documentation to sign for or notarize to relinquish of the SBP * She was married to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019213
He had completed 7 months and 27 days of active duty service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019220
It also shows he entered in * item 5 (Current Grade, Pay Grade Effective Date, and MOS): "MSG E8, 1 November 1982, 95D5M" * item 6 (Highest Grade Served on Active Duty and Branch of Service): "MSG, U.S. Army" 8. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of 1SG/E-8 because he was issued orders awarding him PMOS 95D5M. In addition, while the evidence of record shows the applicant served as Special Agent and Chief,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019222
The applicant states * the copy of records he received from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) did not include a copy of a 1991 DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement) * he never received orders to Korea * he never declined anything service related while on active duty 3. item 26 (Separation Code) shows the entry "LBK" item 27 (RE Code) shows the entry "3" `item 18 (Remarks) shows he completed his first full term of service he signed a Declination for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019224
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged under other than honorable conditions and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019225
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 Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service and correction 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019227
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. c. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient basis for awarding the Purple Heart to the applicant in this case. Therefore, the Board requests that the Army Review Boards Agency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019228
The applicant states he is making the request based on the don't ask, don't tell (DADT) policy and law. 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 Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019229
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 October 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request and directed the issuance of an UD and that the reason and authority for his discharge be shown as AR 635-200, SPN [Separation Program Number] 246 (discharge for the good of the service) on the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Completing the requirements of the program provided for a clemency discharge, not a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019232
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records by: * Removing a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 12 September 2008, from the restricted folder of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) * Reinstating him to the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY 08) Master Sergeant/Pay Grade (MSG/E-8) E-8 Promotion List * Promoting him to MSG/E-8 with original...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019235
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision in Docket Number AR20130000791 on 26 September 2013. This NCOER states she was unavailable for signature and the rating command for this NCOER was not the same as the one prior. _______ _ 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 | 20140019236
The applicant provides: * self-authored letter, dated 27 October 2014 * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings Docket Number AR20120012060, dated 31 January 2013 * three Army Review Boards Agency letters, dated 5 February 2013, 15 February 2013, and 11 June 2014 * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552), dated 24 April 2014 * self-authored email,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019240
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 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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019245
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of birth (DOB) as XX February 1954 vice 1955. In connection with his enlistment in the Regular Army (RA), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his DOB as XX February 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019246
On 17 December 1973, the separation authority approved the discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and ordered the applicant discharged with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant was discharged accordingly on 18 December 1973. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with applicable law and regulations at the time and the character of his service is commensurate with his overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019247
Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received the following ratings: * "Excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings from 26 June 1957 to 18 January 1958 * "Good" conduct and efficiency ratings from 26 January 1958 to 29 May 1959 * "Excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings from 30 May 1959 to 25 April 1960 5. Upon outprocessing his unit in Alaska, his unit commander at the time indicated his conduct and efficiency ratings were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019248
The applicant states: * he did not have the opportunity to choose to have his child use his Post 9/11 education benefits because he was separated from active duty in October 2006 * he was later separated from the Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG) on 21 July 2009 * both dates occurred prior to the activation of the Post 9/11 GI Bill transferability (August 2009); thus, he was unaware of the transfer rules * he can only use this benefit for himself but other Soldiers have a choice and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019254
The applicant states: * he spoke with a technician at the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), Retired Pay Branch * he was instructed to provide them with a DD Form 2656-6 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Change Certificate) and a memorandum explaining his request * he was told that once he provided the information he would be approved for SBP enrollment * he provided the requested information and DFAS denied his enrollment due to the statute of limitations * he was told that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019257
d. Counsel states that his firm submitted a third application for appeal on 2 November 2012, and despite the preponderance of evidence provided in support of the claim, the appeal was denied on 4 April 2013 because the medical documentation provided did not indicate the injury to his left rendered him physically incapable of performing the ADLs for bathing, dressing, toileting and /or transferring that are covered by TSGLI standards. f. Counsel states that the applicants medical records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019260
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his reentry (RE) code as 1 vice 3. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-2e, by reason of physical standards. Based on his separation under this provision, he was appropriately assigned an RE code of 3 at the time of discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019270
The DD Form 214 documenting this period of service does not contain a statement indicating he served during the Vietnam Era. The Board denied adding a specific entry on the DD Form 214 to indicate he is a Vietnam Era Veteran. The dates of service recorded on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 August 1976 should be sufficient to establish that he served during the Vietnam era as defined in U.S. Code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019271
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 19 July 1956. His DD Form 214 shows his last assignment was with the 181st Signal Company.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019281
He agreed to serve on enlisted active duty: Under the terms of this contract, the Secretary of the Army or his or her designee, may order him to active duty as an enlisted Soldier, if he was qualified, for a period of not more than two (2) years if he failed to complete the ROTC program and is disenrolled after the point of obligation. Specifically, he stated he wanted to explain why he did not enter basic training until July 2013, confirm that he did not receive any benefit during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019283
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show foreign service in Iraq for the period "20050915 to 20060915" instead of "20060915 to 20060915." His DD Form 214 also shows his awards included the: Iraq Campaign Medal. Based on this, his DD Form 214 should be amended to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq for the period shown by DFAS rather than the dates he suggests.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019284
He does not need SBP. The applicant's request for correction of his records to show he disenrolled from the SBP effective 9 October 2014, the date of his retirement was carefully considered and found to have merit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending his DD Form 2656 to reflect he elected not to participate in the SBP * showing his spouse concurred with this election * refunding him all premiums...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019285
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140019285 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 March 2014, the retirement service office (RSO) at Fort Knox dispatched a certified letter by mail to the applicants spouse along with a Spouse SBP Concurrence Statement and instructions to complete and return it no later than 1 September 2014. The statement provided by the applicants spouse indicates he returned the Spouse SBP Concurrence Statement in April 2014...