ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019729
c. Item 14 (Military Education), add the following courses: * Noncommissioned Officer's (NCO) Candidate Course * Airborne Course * Ranger Course * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) POR training course 2. This conclusion is based on the following: * after completing AIT, his DA Form 20 shows him as an NCO candidate, after which he is listed as participating in Airborne and Ranger training * there is an entry showing the successful completion of the Infantry Leadership Course * there is no entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's service record showed he served in Vietnam from June 1962 to May 1963 and piloted in several combat missions where he made safe landings despite the helicopters sustaining heavy gunfire. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019741
An officer in the rank of first lieutenant, captain or major who has completed their statuary military service obligation will be discharged for failure to be selected for promotion after a second consideration by a Department of the Army Reserve Component selection board. An officer who fails to complete required military education requirements in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers other than General Officers), table 2-2, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019744
On 27 October 1972, the applicant's commander recommended immediate separation from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management System), chapter 4, due to his poor performance of duty and lack of potential for continued effectiveness. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by showing he was advanced to PFC, pay grade E-3, and subsequently discharged with an honorable characterization of service. The available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019747
The physician's review and analysis of the TSGLI application is summarized below: * the physician thoroughly reviewed the case in the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) which contained more medical notes and documents than the applicant submitted in support of his claim * only one eye examination not prior to the claimed traumatic event was recorded in AHLTA, written on 20 August 2007, documenting his hypermetropia (one eye with significantly worse vision than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019751
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although an honorable discharge (HD) or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. His service did not support a GD or HD at the time of his discharge, nor would it be appropriate to upgrade his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019752
The evidence of record shows he was awarded the VSM and that he served for less than 6 months in the RVN. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant qualified for award of the VSM and he participated in one campaign during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the "Vietnam Service Medal" and b. adding the following awards to item 24 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019755
The applicant requests that his reenlistment contract, dated 18 September 2014, be voided and removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The email advised the applicant could request that his contract be corrected and his bonus control number removed as the applicant was not entitled to the bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding his 18 September 2014 reenlistment contract and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019757
The applicant elected spouse and child (i.e. spouse only) coverage based on less than his full retirement pay. If she non-concurred with the applicant's election, the applicant would receive automatic spouse SBP full coverage. An election to decline to participate in the SBP or elect SBP in a reduced amount, must be made and have the spouse's concurrence made prior to the effective date of retirement or else coverage automatically defaults to full spouse coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019759
The applicant requests, in effect, a determination as to whether he would have been promoted to chief warrant officer five (CW5) while on active duty and if so, reconsideration for promotion to CW5 by a Special Selection Board (SSB). The request is based on his assumption that various training and certificates of training documents were missing from his board file in error; and if such mock board would recommend promotion selection, continue reconsideration by a formal Special Selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019765
The applicant requests, in effect, the following based on the full relief granted by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB): * reinstatement in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), Medical Services Corps (MSC) * assignment to her previous command, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD), 1984th U.S. Army Hospital (USAH), HI * retroactive promotion to the rank and pay grade of major (MAJ)/0-4 with a date of rank (DOR) of 10 April 2010 * deletion of the flagging action from her records *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019770
The applicant states his SSN on his DD Form 214 is wrong. 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. In view of the foregoing, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his SSN as shown on his DD Form 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019774
On 11 September 2013, the applicant submitted a claim for TSGLI payment based on his inability to perform five of the six ADLs for the period 7 June through 11 July 2013 due to other traumatic injury. Part II losses include traumatic injuries resulting in the inability to perform at least two ADLs for 30 or more consecutive days and hospitalization due to a traumatic injury and other traumatic injury resulting in the inability to carry out two of the six ADLs, which are dressing, bathing,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019776
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 July 2007 to show he served in primary specialty 25A (Signal, General) for 1 year and 2 months. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 10 May 2006 through 28 July 2007, which is a period of 1 year, 2 months, and 19 days. Therefore, it would appropriate to amend his DD Form 214 for the period ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019778
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence shows the applicant was awarded the GWOTEM for his service in Iraq from 19 March 2003 to 26 August 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting award of the GWOTEM from his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the ICM with two bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019795
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. At the time of his discharge, he was 22 years, 6 months, and 19 days of age. There is no evidence he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019797
The applicant provides: * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) * NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E (SLRP Addendum) * Memorandum, subject: Request for ETP for SLRP [Applicant], dated 8 August 2014 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He would receive a total bonus of $15,000, to be processed on the date his extension or reenlistment took effect. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019800
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 26 May 1969 to 25 May 1971. 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 Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019801
The applicant requests the basis for his general under honorable conditions discharge be changed from Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Discharge for Failure to Demonstrate Promotion Potential), to a discharge for being unfit due to a medical condition under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). The authority and reason for discharge is shown as paragraph 5-37, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019804
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). These corrections, however, were already completed, as shown in a DD Form 215 dated 18 September 2014. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 7 June 1968 to show the following: * his rank/grade as SSG/E-6 * a separate entry showing attendance at the U.S. Army NCO Academy * an entry showing completion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019806
Therefore, based on the evidence of record, there is no basis to correct item 15 of his DD Form 214 as it correctly shows the date he entered active duty this period. However, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to issue the applicant a document showing his honorable period of service in the RA from 23 August 1968 through 30 May 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019807
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ___________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) AR20070016793 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140019807 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019811
BOARD DATE: 21 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140019811 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 January 1990, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of serious offenses. The evidence of record shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019814
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 | 20140019817
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. Both his NGB Form 22 and his DD Form 214 accurately reflect the addresses he provided when he entered the LAARNG and when he was ordered to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019818
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 is not a record of a Soldier's assignments or periods of TDY during his enlistment. Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at the time, only provided for an entry on the DD Form 214 for service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019824
His DD Form 214 incorrectly shows his service number as "RAXX-XXX-7XX" and his ID card correctly shows his service number as "ERXX-XXX-4XX." The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service number as "ERXX-XXX-4XX" instead of "RAXX-XXX-7XX" was carefully considered. Given the lack of records or other verifiable evidence in this case, there is no way to determine if the numeric portion of his service number is correctly listed on either his DD Form 214 or his ID card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019825
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). a. Paragraph 5-13 (Separation because of personality disorder) provides that a Soldier may be separated for a personality disorder (not amounting to disability) that interferes with assignment, or with duty performance, when so disposed as indicated in paragraph 5-13a. The evidence of record clearly shows she was diagnosed with a personality disorder and that mental health professionals recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019826
He served a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to add this award. Therefore, he met the criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 18 January 2001 to 17 January 2004 and is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 add this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019827
He wasn't seriously wounded, but he was hit from enemy artillery fire, an 88s Howitzer. d. While they were doing this, the German artillery opened up again with artillery fire and it began landing pretty close to the trench, real close, so they jumped into the trench. There is no available evidence of record and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence showing he was wounded or sustained injuries as a result of enemy action during WWII for award of the Purple Heart and correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019829
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his last name be changed from "Owens" to "Simon" on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 January 1982. His DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 January 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019832
The applicant, the son of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's records by showing he was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. GO Number 118, as provided by the applicant, announced the FSM's award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019834
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) as 8 March 1944. He completed his training as an infantryman and was returned to his INARNG unit where he remained until he was honorably discharged on 22 January 1962 to enlist in the Regular Army. The applicant enlisted and served all of his time using the DOB that is reflected on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019840
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to reflect award of the American Campaign Medal and Army of Occupation Medal. The applicant's request for correction of his father's military records to reflect award of the American Campaign Medal and Army of Occupation Medal was carefully considered. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019841
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster * Overseas Service Ribbon 2. His records are void of and he failed to provide any evidence showing he was awarded a second Army Achievement Medal. His records are void of and he failed to provide any evidence showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019843
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally, with his application he provides a copy of his DD Form 214, showing the last two numbers of his SSN written over with the numbers he contends are correct. 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 to show his SSN as XXX-XX-1930, as reflected on his SSN card and IRS Form W-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019845
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he was not absent without leave (AWOL) from 25 February through 8 March 1971. On 22 March 1971, the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for being AWOL from 25 February through 8 March 1971 (12 days).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019849
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 | 20140019853
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 include military occupational specialties (MOS) 13B (Cannon Crewmember) and 13M (Multiple Launch Rocket Crewmember (MLRS)) in addition to MOS 68W1O (Health Care Specialist). The applicant's DD Form 214 issued for the period 6 March 2010 through 14 June 2011 covering his active duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019865
A member must make the election within 90 days of receiving the notification of eligibility to receive retired pay at age 60 or else wait until he/she applies for retired pay and elect to participate in the standard SBP. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1448(a)(5), provides that a person who is not married and has no dependent child upon becoming eligible to participate in the SBP but who later marries or acquires a dependent child may elect to participate in the SBP. _______ _ X _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019872
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show an award for driving a truck. When he provided his DD Form 214, he was informed that his DD Form 214 did not indicate that he had truck driving experience. He drove a truck off and on for the three years that he was in the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019873
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 December 2008 to show in: * item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) staff sergeant (SSG) * item 4b (Pay Grade) E-6 * item 11 (Primary Specialty) * 31B (Force Protection Noncommissioned Officer in Charge), 11 months * 35F (Intelligence Analyst), 2 years and 6 months * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) 2013 06 17 * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019876
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 31 July 1972, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019879
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140019879 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. DOD Instruction (DODI) Number 1341-13 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) requires that service members with at least 6 years, but less than 10 years of service, agree to an additional 4-year service obligation from the Transfer of Benefits (TEB) request date. There is no evidence of record and he provided none showing he had an approved ETP and had extended or reenlisted for the required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019880
The applicant requests correction of his Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 4 January 1989, to show his first name as Brian vice Brain. Orders D-01-002845, dated 4 January 1989, issued by the USAR Reserve Personnel Center, honorably discharged him from the USAR effective 4 January 1989. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant's first name was listed as Brian when he enlisted in the RA and was transferred to the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019881
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to being retired from the Regular Army. The applicant states he requested to transfer 50% of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his son prior to his retirement. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he transferred his MGIB benefits under the TEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019883
On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing information, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations, and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019888
The available records do not show she requested a hardship discharge prior to release from active duty service. On 10 September 2002, the applicant was honorably released from active duty service due to pregnancy under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 8 and she was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve. _________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019889
The applicant states: * he received a field grade Article 15 on 14 January 2014 * he was denied the ability to have witnesses present that would have provided crucial testimony to substantiate exculpatory and mitigating evidence * the denial was in flagrant violation of his rights as outlined in the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) as well as his constitutional right to due process * due to the violation his NJP should be removed from his OMPF and his rank should be restored * he emailed CPT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019890
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service number (SN) and social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-0xxx" instead of the entry "NONE" and "xxx-xx-8xxx", respectively. Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 contained in his official military personnel file shows the entry "xxx-xx-8xxx." The documents in his military service records show he served in the Army using SSN "xxx-xx-8xxx."