ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019427
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by showing: * The correct spelling of his first name * The rank of staff sergeant (SSG), pay grade E-6 with date of rank of 9 July 1969 * The Bronze Star Medal * The Air Medal * The Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal * The Combat Infantryman Badge * The Pathfinder Badge 2. Records show that the applicant participated in four campaign periods during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019428
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Her DD Form 214 correctly shows her last name as McC______r, the name she held at the time she was discharged from active duty on 14 November 1986. With respect to her rank, the evidence of record confirms the applicant attained the rank of PV2/E-2 on 1 July 1986 and this is the rank/grade she held at the time of her discharge from active duty on 14 November 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019430
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140019430 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XX00" instead of "XXX-XX-XX60." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing the applicant's DD Form 214, item 32, to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019431
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in item 32 (Remarks) his social security number (SSN) as "5XX-XX-XXXX" instead of "4XX-XX-XXXX." Item 32 of his DD Form 214 lists his SSN as "4XX-XX-XXXX." There is no available evidence and he did not provide sufficient evidence that shows he used the requested SSN during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019433
The applicant requests the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 July 1998. He is authorized the Overseas Service Ribbon, based on his 9-month deployment to Bosnia, under the provisions of Table 3-2, Rule 8 of Army Regulation 614-30. 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 | 20140019438
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Although the birth certificate provided by the applicant shows his DOB as 29 November 19XX, the evidence of record shows he reported his DOB as 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019439
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam and any service ribbons or awards to which he may be entitled. His DD Form 214 does not show he completed any foreign service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100017975 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019440
The applicant states, in effect, that: a. he has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and contends that PTSD was the catalyst for his misconduct; and b. even though his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows his discharge was upgraded to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge, his upgrade is not recognized by the VA when determining his entitlement to benefits. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019441
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to add: * two missing campaigns (Sicily and Anzio) * two additional bronze service stars to his previously awarded European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with "5" bronze service stars * two additional awards of the Purple Heart * Army of Occupation Medal (Germany) * American Campaign Medal 2. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019448
The applicant requests consideration for promotion to captain (CPT)/pay grade O-3 by a special selection board (SSB). He has incomplete key developmental time on his Officer Record Brief (ORB) and less than 12 months in platoon leader time. The opinion states that based on the information provided, the applicant's request does not have merit for an SSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019454
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was issued an UOTHC discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial effective 17 March 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, by reason of administrative discharge conduct triable by court-martial. There is no available evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a review and upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019455
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 | 20140019461
On 19 November 2004, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Both letters state: * the debt has been determined to be valid * the amount due is for collection of payments received after entering a no-pay status, for collection of an advance payment, and for collection of a UCMJ forfeiture * $13,604.68 of the debt is due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019463
There is no evidence and he provided no evidence showing he served a qualifying period for award of the AFEM. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 31 January 2002 through 30 January 2004, b. deleting the current entry in item 12f of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019465
The applicant states: * she was married in August 1975 and she was divorced in January 1977 while serving on active duty * her marriage was technically a "paper marriage" because she and her husband did not share a domicile * she changed her name to facilitate a joint domicile assignment * she wants her DD Form 214 to show her maiden name, the name she used when she entered active duty * she requested a name change prior to her discharge in March 1977, but she was told the necessary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019473
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show: * he was wounded in the summer of 1952 (in Korea) and subsequent award of the Purple Heart * he received $40 combat pay per month for 18 months * he was overseas for 2 years and 22 days 2. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. c. In the applicant's case, the only available medical documents consist of information...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019474
Under Secretary of Defense for 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 (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) or prior policies. The memorandum states that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019476
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. His DD Form 214 shows his awards as: * Afghanistan Campaign Medal with bronze service star * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon * Army Service Ribbon * Armed Forces Reserve Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019479
The applicant requests her time spent at the United States Military Academy (USMA) be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 October 2001. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * transcripts from the USMA CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 provides for entries on the DD Form 214 for a Soldier who is released in a cadet status prior to graduating from the USMA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019480
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. On 10 February 1971, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019482
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected by showing his correct SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 his social security number as indicated on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019486
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 | 20140019490
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her last name as "Pickle" instead of "Jackson." The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her last name as "Pickle" instead of "Jackson."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019501
On 2 March 1988, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c by reason of commission of a serious offense. On 4 May 1988, subsequent to a review for legal sufficiency and consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge with his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019509
Counsel provides: * FSM's death certificate * FSM's military identification card * applicant's CRSC application, dated 7 November 2012 * CRSC denial letter, dated 3 December 2012 * applicant's request for reconsideration, dated 3 December 2013 * CRSC denial letter, dated 18 December 2013 * FSM's service personnel records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In November 2012, the applicant submitted an application for CRSC. Counsel requests retroactive CRSC associated with the FSM's retired pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019510
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge and Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait). In the absence of any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army service and correcting his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019512
His DD Form 214 showed he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), by reason of misconduct for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. His available military personnel records were void of documentation that showed he suffered from bipolar disorder during his period of active military service. The Board concluded that: * The applicant's request for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019513
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge and that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect all of his service. His DD Form 214 shows that it was prepared from temporary records and shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 3 August 1988, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019517
The applicant states, in effect, that he was promoted to the pay grade of E-7 on 1 June 1998 and on 11 August 1998, his promotion was unjustly revoked. Notwithstanding the NGB advisory opinion, evidence shows that the applicant did not meet the NCOES requirement for promotion to SFC as an AGR Soldier at the time he entered the AGR Program or at any time thereafter. When he entered the AGR Program in 1985 he was required to have completed either AC-ANCOC or both the RC Advanced Course...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019519
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Upon successful completion a clemency discharge would be issued. _______ _ 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 | 20140019520
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 15b (High School Graduate or Equivalent) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he obtained a high school diploma. Item 15b of his DD Form 214 contains an "X" in the "No" block, indicating he was not a high school graduate or equivalent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019521
The applicant states, in effect: * both the applicant and Captain (CPT) Sxxx, his superior, were assigned to an advisory team for the purpose of coordinating artillery fire from nearby artillery units * CPT Sxxx and the applicant would sometimes accompany their counterparts in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) while on patrol * CPT Sxxx would act as a forward observer and the applicant was his radio operator (RTO) * on the morning of 31 December 1966, an ARVN Ranger Reconnaissance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019522
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 September 1976, 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). There is insufficient substantive evidence to upgrade his discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019524
It states that the SPD code "JGA" is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry level performance and conduct. His statements in regard to his request for changing his RE code are acknowledged. The evidence of record shows he was discharged on 8 November 2011 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, based on entry level performance and conduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019525
The applicant states he initially enjoyed his assignment in West Germany. His commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of chapter 5, paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for a severe personality disorder. (2) Paragraph 5-13h stated the service of a Soldier separated per this paragraph was characterized as honorable unless an entry level separation was required under chapter 3, section III.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019528
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 27 January 1969 to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XX93" instead of "XXX-XX-XX95." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 issued to the applicant at the time of his separation shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX95" vice "XXX-XX-XX93." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019529
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 September 2005 to show: a. award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and b. his rank/pay grade as specialist (SPC)/E-4. His NGB Form 22 shows his rank as SPC and award of the NDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the NDSM to his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019531
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ____________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 | 20140019532
On 24 June 1980, the applicant's commander notified her that he was initiating action to discharge her under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for unsuitability. 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. She had three periods of AWOL and had been counseled numerous times about her performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019533
The applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. A discharge UOTHC is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019534
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). He was considered to be unsuitable for further military service and he was accordingly separated with less than an honorable characterization of service. There is no evidence of error or injustice in what the Army did in the applicants case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019538
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Afghanistan for the period 27 May to 1 December 2010, as well as all decorations and awards he earned. The DFAS information supported by the memorandum and orders provided by the applicant is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show he served in Afghanistan from 27 May to 4 December 2010 and thereby add a period of 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019539
On 26 September 2013, by letter, DFAS responded to the applicant that a review of the FSM's retired pay account reflected the FSM did not elect former spouse SBP coverage and although the divorce decree stated she must deem the election, there is no evidence she did so. On 27 January 2014, by letter, DFAS explained that in order for the former spouse to be eligible for the SBP annuity, the member would have to request in writing to change the SBP election from spouse to former spouse or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019547
Army Regulation 600-8-22, as amended by Military Personnel Message 08-190, states the CIB may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and actively participating in such ground combat. Although the applicant contends that his unit was awarded the CIB after his discharge, the CIB is an individual award and not a unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019548
A corrected DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)) mistakenly gave her too much constructive credit and made her DOR for CPT effective prior to her completion of BOLC. c. Correcting the DOR to show her rank as CPT effective the day she graduated from BOLC will completely correct the records and allow her to progress normally through her Army career. If before the SSB process is completed she is removed from the Reserve Active Status List: (1)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019550
The applicant states that when he filled out his DD Form 1299 (Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property) he requested a delivery date of 19 September 2014 and he subsequently received an email saying that his no-cost temporary storage would expire on 20 September 2014. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion from the G-4 which opines that the applicant could have accepted the earliest delivery date of 8 September but chose not to do so because of personal convenience, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019552
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment to Iraq during the period 13 November 2009 1 November 2010. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019554
The applicant states, in effect: * she was mobilized on 20 April 2004 and continued on active duty until her first break on 17 April 2013 * she reviewed a Military Personnel (MILPER) message and an article which speaks on the qualifications for separation pay; based on these two resources she believed she was eligible [not included with application] * at the time she submitted her first request there was no official policy or regulation that covered her specific situation * she hand-carried...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019555
The applicant noted he was a member of the U.S. Army on and off for about 5 years. He notes his mental health is not good and feels it has been this way for over 40 years or since his military experience. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019556
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...