ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019558
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to honorable. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he had completed 1 year, 4 months, and 9 days of active duty service. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) effective 15 July 2004 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019559
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar 2. Therefore, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019562
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as Sergeant (SGT) E-5. On 21 August 1984, he was transferred to Fort Stewart, Georgia where he remained until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) in the pay grade of E-4 on 4 October 1985. The applicant was subsequently discharged from the USAR in the rank of sergeant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019566
Public Law 99-661, enacted 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. There is no evidence to show that the FSM or the applicant ever made a former spouse election. It is also noted that the FSM was married to another spouse at the time he made his SBP election and she survived the FSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019567
He believes the STAB ruled against him remaining on the CSM CSL because of the disposition statement. The applicant was recommended for selection to CSM by the FY15 CSM CSL Board which convened on 3 December 2013. The STAB subsequently considered his records, the derogatory information, and his rebuttal, and recommended he be removed from the CSM CSL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019568
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was medically discharged because of a medical disability under honorable conditions. Her record contains a DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board), dated 13 March 1986, which shows the board found her medically unfit for enlistment for her medical conditions, which in the opinion of medical personnel were conditions that existed prior to service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019569
His records contain the following: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 12 August 1963, which lists his DOB as "XX June 1946" and his eye color as "Hazel" * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 1 March 1964, which lists his DOB as "XX June 1946" and his eye color as "Hazel" * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 6 July 1964, which lists his DOB as "XX June 1942" and does not list his eye color * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019570
This pamphlet shows the 2d Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 19 April 1968 to 14 May 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 43, dated 1970 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 3 October 1968 through 2 May 1970 by DAGO Number 48, dated 1971 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. Although the applicant served less than 6 months in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019574
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. There is insufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Bronze Star 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 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and adding the: * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019576
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 | 20140019581
In effect, he requests correction of his records to show he completed 21 qualifying years of service for non-Regular retirement and entitlement to retired pay at age 60. The applicant states: * he served honorably and faithfully for 21 years and at a minimum, he should receive credit for 20 years of qualifying service * he did not miss any battle assemblies or annual training during his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * he would have continued serving to 20 qualifying years to earn...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019583
As such, it is appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 1 June 1965 through 31 May 1967. Since the applicant is specifically requesting the complete names for his awards to be shown, it would be appropriate to delete all of the award entries on the DD Form 214 and void the DD Form 215; replacing them with the complete names of all of his awards as the * Air Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * National Defense Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019585
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He stated under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges), you (the Group Commander) are required to initiate a separation request for actions committed by a WO that preclude the WO from performing in his MOS. On 14 May 2014, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was discharged due to loss of his MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019592
The applicant states: * his character of service is inequitable because it was based on one isolated incident out of 15 months of service with no other adverse actions * he was not represented by a lawyer * he was forced to sign documents while in custody without knowing what he was charged with or what a discharge in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) was * he was picked up one morning while in formation and told to come with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019593
The applicant requests one point be transferred from any other year to provide him with 15 membership points for his retirement year ending (RYE) 23 April 1983. His AHRC Form 249-E prepared on 18 February 2014, shows he received 14 membership points for the period 29 May 1982 to 23 April 1983 (his RYE) date. The applicant provided no evidence to support correcting his membership points for RYE 23 April 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019596
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 19 XXXXXXXX 1942 instead of 12 XXXXXXXX 1942 [sic, 1943]. While his available record contains documents, including his DD Form 214, which show his DOB as 12 XXXXXXXX 1943, it also includes a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) on which his DOB is shown as 19 XXXXXXXX 1942. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019598
After applying for retirement after 20 years of active service in early 2009, he received an approved retirement date of 1 September 2009, during which time the Post-9/11 GI Bill was being launched. The evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his unused education benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to his retirement date of 31 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019608
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her record to show she is eligible to receive nonregular retired pay upon reaching 60 years of age. She was denied Reserve retirement benefits after serving over 17 years as a Reserve officer on active duty. Service in an inactive Reserve section, such as the Retired Reserve, is not creditable for retirement purposes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019611
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program in order to transfer his education benefits to his dependent daughter before he retired from active duty on 30 September 2009. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he applied for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program in order to transfer his education benefits to his dependent daughter before he retired from active duty on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019613
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of a second Bronze Star Medal. Although the applicant received two Bronze Star Medal Certificates, the reason for the award, period of service covered, and authorizing individual are the same.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019614
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. His record is void of any documentation that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, while assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019618
The applicant requests correction of his 30 June 2009 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) to show * his name as Terrill Trent L____ not Trent Terrill L____ * military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B2O (Infantryman) 1 year and 8 months with the additional skill identifier (ASI) P4 Tactical Information Operations * correction of his date of rank to 1 November 2007 * correction of "Tact Info Oops" to "Tact Info Ops" 2. Block 11, enter the titles of all MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019619
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the spelling of his last name be changed from "Bohne" to "Bahn" on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 26 October 2013. ______ _ _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 | 20140019620
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 review of his official records failed to reveal any orders awarding the applicant the CIB or any evidence showing that he engaged the enemy while serving in an infantry unit in Iraq/Kuwait. The applicants contention that he should have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019622
He was convicted by a special court-martial, as promulgated in Special Court Martial Order Number 12, issued by 2nd Battalion, 3d Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade (Separate) (Light), on three charges: (1) Charge 1 absenting himself from his unit without proper authority on or about 1 May 1968, and for remaining absent until on or about 30 May 1968; (2) Charge 2 willfully disobeying the lawful order of a superior officer; and (3) Charge 3 violating a lawful general regulation, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019627
A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. While on active duty, the applicant submitted a request to transfer his education benefits under the TEB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019629
The applicant requests, in effect: * consideration by a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for award of a disability rating of 40 percent (%) or more for the following medical conditions: * head trauma (traumatic brain injury (TBI)) * left and right bilateral wrist pain due to symptomatic mid-carpal instability with a minimal rating of 10% * lower back pain with a minimal rating of 20% * a medical disability retirement with a rating of at least 40% * a personal appearance before the Board 2. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019632
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 to show the applicant was promoted further during his period of service. His Army Military Human Resource Record (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) contains insufficient evidence to support the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019633
The applicant requests removal of his record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) and all associated documents from the Restricted folder of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). It further states that there must be clear and compelling evidence to support removal of a properly-completed, facially-valid NJP from a Soldier's record by the ABCMR. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140019633 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019657
His medical records, which would have listed any injuries and treatment of such injuries, are not available for review with this case. The applicant's record remains void of any evidence and he has not provided any substantiating evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter of official record. Again, notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019661
The applicant's record shows he was born on 25 January 1945 and enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 August 1963 at the age of 18 years and 7 months. On 13 January 1966, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, with an undesirable discharge. The applicant provided his birth certificate showing he was born in April 1947, which indicates at the time he enlisted in the RA he was 16 years and 4 months of age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019662
On or about 21 September 1988, the applicant consulted with counsel concerning his rights and requested consideration of his case by an administrative separation board and to appear before such board. A UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. The applicant's record of good service was greatly diminished by his commission of these serious offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019668
The applicant requests his grade be changed to technician 4 (TEC 4)/grade 4 instead of TEC 5/grade 5 on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) with a date of separation of 16 August 1946. _______ _ _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) AR20140019668 3 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019673
On 9 April 1996, the applicant's commander recommended he be separated from the military service prior to his ETS for the same reasons as discussed in the previous paragraph. He requested consideration of his case by an administrative separation board and to appear before such board. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), as in effect several years after the applicant's discharge, provided that Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019677
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the FSM was awarded the Parachutist Badge. Thus, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the FSM's records to show he was awarded the Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019683
The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. On 12 February 2013, the ABCMR considered his petition for a discharge upgrade but found no evidence of error or injustice and denied his request. The regulation stated that discharge, if recommended, would be for unfitness, except that discharge because of unsuitability (under Army Regulation 615-369 (Enlisted Personnel - Discharge - Inaptitude or Unsuitability)), without referral to another board, might be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019687
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 October 1975 to show award of a second Purple Heart. The applicant states his records show he was awarded the Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster (or 2nd Award)) on 10 February 1971 for wounds received in combat in Vietnam and he would like his DD Form 214 corrected to show the Purple Heart (2nd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019691
His DD Form 214 confirms that, on 29 April 1993, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service in lieu of trail by court-martial with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. He was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1. However, the available evidence shows he was charged with being AWOL and was absent for 279 days before he was discharged on 29 April 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019698
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 Active Duty) by showing his correct social security number (SSN). Those documents showing the number he now claims to be correct include: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DD form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 4 August 1972 * DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card) dated 16 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019700
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 on 28 March 1980 and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019706
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140019706 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. __________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) AR20140019706 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140019706 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019707
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, removal of Headquarters, 99th Regional Support Command (RSC), Orders 02-056-057, dated 25 February 2002, from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, MO, Orders D-01-400821, dated 14 January 2004, honorably discharged the applicant from the USAR Control Group (Annual Training) and the USAR effective 14 January 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019708
The applicant requests upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant states: a. Additionally, the granting of veteran's benefits is not within the purview of the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019710
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing that his general under honorable conditions characterization of service was upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019711
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 7. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019712
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Southwest Asia (SWA) during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and all applicable awards for this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Block 13 of his DD Form 214 by adding the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Kuwait...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019713
On 7 September 1989, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct commission of a serious offense. On 14 September 1989, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations and following a legal review for legal sufficiency, the separation authority approved the administrative discharge and ordered the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019719
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 June 1984 to show his year of birth (YOB) as 1952 instead of 1950. The evidence of record shows the applicant's record contains his enlistment contract which lists the YOB and POB he states are correct. _______ _ _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 | 20140019721
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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019724
The applicant provides a letter of consent from his spouse requesting termination of her SBP coverage based on the applicant's 100-percent disability rating granted by the VA which entitled her to receive DIC upon the death of her husband. The evidence of record shows that the applicant elected to participate in SBP prior to his retirement on 1 October 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending his...