ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019893
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by adding the following awards: * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * foreign service ribbon (taken to mean the Overseas Service Ribbon) 2. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for unsatisfactory performance and only completed 1 year, 3 months, and 25 days of his overseas tour which was considerably less than the prescribed minimum tour length. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019895
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019897
His DD Form 214 lists his authorized awards as the: * Army Service Ribbon * National Defense Service Medal * Army Lapel Button * Army Good Conduct Medal * Kuwait Liberation Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 1 * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) 6. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows two awards while the evidence of record shows he was awarded three Army Achievement Medals. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019901
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms when the applicant enlisted in the OHARNG on 1 November 1965 his DOB was listed as XX January 19XX. 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 by deleting the entry in item 9 and replacing it with the DOB listed on his DD Form 4, dated 1 November 1965.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019906
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions(UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge that will afford him veterans benefits. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019910
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 26 November 1968 to show: a. his service is honorable in lieu of undesirable and the reason for discharge was hardship rather than unfitness and b. his service in the Republic of Vietnam and all awards he is entitled to receive, to include the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019911
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he received a permanent medical retirement instead of being honorably released from active duty on 24 November 2008. The PAARNG Medical Detachment memorandum, dated 11 March 2009, subject: Medical Statement on National Guard Bureau (NGB) 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) Concerning Unresolved Medical Issues, shows personnel responsible for the applicant's separation documents were directed to include the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019913
SCARNG Orders 316-864, dated 12 November 2014, amended Orders 296-911, dated 23 October 2014, to show he was appointed as a 1LT in the ARNG officer with an effective date and DOR of 28 December 2013. The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request to adjust his initial appointment date and DOR to 2LT to 28 June 2012 and stated: a. He was extended Federal recognition for his initial appointment in the SCARNG as a 2LT with an effective date and DOR of 3 October 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019914
The applicant, the wife of a former service member (FSM), requests an upgrade of her husband's undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019915
He states he had a different rater and senior rater. Information obtained on the applicant's senior rater on the contested NCOER (the XO) shows he received an annual officer evaluation report (OER) for the period 27 June 2013 through 26 June 2014 while assigned as the Company XO, HHC, 2ABCT, Fort Stewart, GA. The evidence of record shows the applicant's rater previously received a change-of-rater NCOER for the period 26 January 2013 through 31 May 2013 while assigned as the 1SG of Company B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019924
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 13 May 1997 after consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. a. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019931
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (5th Award). On an unspecified date, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His 2 October 1967 DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge for Unfitness and Unsuitability) due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature and his service was characterized as having been under conditions other than honorable. Although the applicant's separation packet was not available for review, it is presumed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019942
On 12 March 1976, the separation authority approved his request for discharge in lieu of court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support his request. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019943
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 4 September 1981 in the rank of private (PV1)/E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b, by reason of misconduct for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019945
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU), and the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) shows in: a. item 5 (Oversea Service), he served in Saudi Arabia from 12 November 1990 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019946
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The ABCMR does not grant requests for upgrade of discharges solely for the purpose of making the applicant eligible for veterans or medical benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019947
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of her DD Form 214 shows she was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Army Lapel Button during her period of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12 January 2000 through 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019948
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his father was separated from active duty in the rank of corporal versus private first class (PFC). The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. ______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019952
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a letter of support from an individual who states he was also wounded in Vietnam in May 1972. It states that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by a medical officer, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019953
For the first award only, the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. In accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 19 June 1980 through 10 June 1983 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019957
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 22 February 1972, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019958s
The applicant requests correction of her military records by upgrading her general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. In making this determination, the VA reviewed the applicant's military service medical treatment records dated from 23 December 1985 to 31 August 1987 and her official military personnel file dated from 27 December 1985 to 18 September 1987. The applicant contends that her military records should be corrected by upgrading her general, under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019962
The commander indicated the applicant stated he desired the discharge and would waive board action. The 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019967
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to remove the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal and to add the United Nations Medal (UNM) and Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The evidence of record includes a memorandum from the applicant's commander that confirms he was awarded the UNM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019971
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States) in lieu of an application for correction of military records with a self-authored statement and exhibits 13 through 22. On 8 August 1983, the applicant underwent a separation physical in which he indicated he was in "good health."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019973
Counsel requests an upgrade of the applicant's general discharge to honorable. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. ____________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 | 20140019985
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 qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant participated in one campaign period during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 3 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019987
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 | 20140019988
He pled guilty to the charges to prevent Ms. Txxxxx and the baby girl named Dxxxxxxx from being separated from one another. The evidence of shows the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial and was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019989
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record showing he served in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019991
Whether the applicant was exposed to lead during active duty, including while employed as a rifle instructor, which involved working with rifles and ammunition; b. if yes, whether the source of any such lead exposure constitutes an "instrumentality of war" within the definition of Title 10, U.S. Code, subsection 1413a(e)(2)(D) (10 USC 1413a(e)(2)(D)); and c. if yes, whether any of the applicant's service-connected disabilities, including his central nervous system dysfunction, constitute a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140019997
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she is entitled to Non-regular (Reserve) retirement based on over 20 years of qualifying service. Based on this correction, her records should be further corrected to show she applied for retired pay at age 60 effective 10 April 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. redistributing 35 excess retirement points to RYE 28 April 1994,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020001
She stated that "she had come into the service with the condition." Thus, if evidence establishes that the Soldier adequately performed the normal duties of his or her office, grade, rank or rating until the time of referral for physical evaluation, the Soldier might be considered fit for duty, even though medical evidence indicates the Soldier's physical ability to perform such duties may be questionable. In regards to her knee pain, the evidence of record shows that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020007
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and an Army Commendation Medal awards certificate. Regarding his request to have his rank/grade shown as SSG/E-6, his record shows: * he received NJP on 1 February 1983 with a punishment of reduction in rank from SSG/E-6 to SP5/E5; the reduction was suspended until 1 May 1983 * on 10 March 1983, the suspension was vacated; this action reduced him in rank/grade to SP5/E-5 effective the date of the original NJP (1 February 1983) * his record contains no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020013
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his education benefits to his dependent in accordance with the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. On 22 June 2009, the DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020021
The applicant requests correction of item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the spelling of his last name as M_is___ instead of M_si___. The applicant provides: * Certificate of Birth * Marriage License * DD Form 214 * Certificate for completion of Motor Mechanics School * Certificate of Proficiency for the Artillery Track Vehicle Maintenance Course * Letter, subject: Discharge from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020023
He called the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) and explained he would be late getting back and he would not be there in time for reveille (0600 hours). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was: * assigned to Vietnam from 10 October 1966 to 29 September 1967, * assigned to Fort Carson, CO, from 30 November 1967 to 10 March 1968 * assigned to Fort Knox, KY from on or about 11 March to 27 June 1968 * in a casual leave status enroute to Fort George G. Meade, MD on 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020024
The applicant provides: * DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Change Certificate), dated 29 September 2011 * letter, dated 22 August 2012, from the U.S. Army (USA) Human Resources Command (HRC) * Orders Number 189-27, dated 18 August 1992, issued by the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) * DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity), dated 10 August 2012 * certificate of death * certificate of marriage * Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Form W-4P (Withholding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020028
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge. 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. His record is void of the complete facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge; however, his record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020030
The applicant requests correction of his discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to show his middle name as Edward instead of Eugene. 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. The available evidence shows at the time of his enlistment, the applicant listed his middle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020033
The applicant states, in effect, that he enlisted on 23 January 1979 and was REFRAD on 14 April 1981; however, his DD Form 214 shows he was REFRAD on 14 April 1980. 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. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020038
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records to show he applied to transfer his educational benefits to his daughter under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill before he left active duty on 17 August 2010. Public Law 110-252, as amended by Public Law 111-377, identifies the qualification to receive the Post-9/11 GI Bill, one of which is the service member must have performed on or after 11 September 2001...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020040
He is appealing his medical separation and requesting medical retirement through a Physical Disability Board of Review and they require this statement on his DD Form 214. Annual hearing test required. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows in: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020041
The applicant provides copies of the following: * Army Commendation Medal citation * General Orders (GO) Number 179 * alleged picture of himself * previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He served in Vietnam during four campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to award of four bronze service stars to be added to already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction to his DD Form 214 to show these service stars. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020042
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: a. Department of Defense Instruction 5505.7, subject: Titling and Indexing of Subjects of Criminal Investigations in the Department of Defense, dated 7 January 2003, states titling ensures investigators can retrieve information in a report of investigation of suspected criminal activity at some future time for law enforcement and security purposes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020044
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 | 20140020045
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 | 20140020046
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was honorably released from active duty on 23 August 1969 to the control of his USAR unit. The DD Form 214 provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. ___________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 | 20140020048
On 26 January 1988, the OKARNG published Orders 19-14 discharging the applicant from the OKARNG with an under honorable conditions discharge, effective 8 February 1988 and transferring him to the USAR Control Group (IRR), in accordance with paragraph 8-27g of NGR 600-200. On 5 August 1989, Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 377th Infantry Regiment, published Orders 08-01 reducing the applicant from SP4/E-4 to private first class (PFC)/E-3 effective 5 August 1989 in accordance with Army Regulation...