ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020049
The applicant states, in effect, he terminated his service with the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) because his new first sergeant was out to replace him with a friend. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. A qualifying year is determined to be a year in which a minimum of 50 retirement points have been credited for a Reserve member.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020051
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020052
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. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020053
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) be changed to reflect a new home of record (HOR) address in Crowley, Texas, and his nearest relative as his spouse. He has failed to show through the evidence of record or the evidence submitted with his application that his HOR is in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020057
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The ROKWSM is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020058
The applicant requests, in effect: * advancement on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 * a personal appearance before the Board 2. On 8 September 2000, the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB), in response to his request for advancement on the Retired List, determined the highest grade in which he had served satisfactorily for the purpose of computation of retired pay was E-6. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to E-6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020066
The applicant requests that his home of record (HOR) be corrected to show that his HOR is Kentucky. By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, appointment, or entry on active duty, and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into military service unless it is based on evidence that a bona fide error was made. As such, his DD Form 214 correctly listed the correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020067
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart (PH) (2nd Award), Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device, and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's record is void of orders or other documents that indicate he was awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020068
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was trained in or held an infantry MOS, that he was assigned or attached to an infantry unit, or that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. During this period, he served in duty MOS 13F with an artillery unit. There is insufficient evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was assigned or attached to an infantry unit and was personally present and under hostile fire...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020069
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Medical Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), and a grenade qualification badge. His DD Form 214 lists his awards as the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * One Overseas Service Bar * Air Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) 8. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020070
The applicant requests an exception to policy (ETP) to retain eligibility for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive for which he contracted when he extended his enlistment in the Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) on 20 January 2007. The applicant states the National Guard Bureau (NGB) denied his request for an ETP to retain his eligibility for the SLRP incentive due to the facts that: * he accepted an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position * the SLRP addendum to his extension...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020072
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to transfer educational benefits to his spouse and children under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A Soldier must be currently serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve at the time of transfer of educational benefits to his or her dependent on or after 1 August 2009. b. d. Active Guard and Reserve personnel are National Guard or Reserve members of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020075
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant provides none to show he served in Vietnam for any period of time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020079
Title 10, USC, Chapter 73, Section 1448d, provides for an optional annuity for dependent children of members who died on active duty after 7 October 2001, and for whom there is a surviving spouse eligible for an annuity. The applicant, the spouse of a deceased FSM, requests SBP benefits for the FSM's children. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned by corrected by: * showing the applicant completed and returned a DD Form 2656-6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020083
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * he is authorized the AFEM by virtue of his deployment to Bosnia with the 536th Military Police Company in support of Operation Joint Endeavor * his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) only shows his deployment to Hungary, not his follow-on deployment with the same unit to Bosnia * he deployed with his unit to Hungary from 27 December 1995 through 9 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020084
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 19 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020085
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 25 January 2004, to show the Combat Action Badge, the Purple Heart, and all awards he is authorized as result of his participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). However, based on his active duty service from 7 February 2003 to 25 January 2004, he is authorized the second award of the National Defense Service Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020086
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Action Badge (CAB), Shoulder Sleeve Insignia for Former Wartime Service (SSI-FWTS), Overseas Service Bar (OSB), and all campaign and military medals issued for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). He was released from active duty (REFRAD) before the requested awards were awarded. He served a qualifying period of service for award of the GWOTSM and is entitled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020088
The applicant states his service record should show his service in Vietnam. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), the National Defense Service Medal; and c. Item 30 does not show he served in Vietnam; however, it shows he served in USAREUR from 28 July 1961 to 15 July 1964; USARPAC from 30 September 1965 to 1 September 1966; and USAREUR from 30 November 1967 to 26 November 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020090
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 8 June 1943 to 7 June 1946 and by adding the awards of the AGCM, American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal to his final WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020095
The applicant requests the following corrections to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 14 September 1989: * add a second award of the Army Achievement Medal * add 1 day of active duty she served while serving her reserve obligation 2. The applicant provides her DD Form 214 with a separation date of 14 September 1989. There is insufficient evidence to add a second award of the Army Achievement Medal to her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020096
At the time of his induction he provided the SSN that is reflected on the social security card he provided with his application. The applicant provided the SSN that is reflected on his social security card at the time of his induction and it is reflected in his official records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN on his DD Form 214 with the SSN that is reflected on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020097
The applicant states: * he was assigned separation code "JFK" and reentry eligibility (RE) code 3 and he was authorized half separation pay in the amount of $8,870.04 * he was never paid the $8,870.04 in separation pay * he was told he had to enlist in the Army National Guard (ARNG) in order to receive the separation pay * his RE code does not permit him to enlist in the ARNG * his RE code did not stipulate that he needed to enlist in the ARNG in order to receive the separation pay listed on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020098
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal. He provides a certificate showing award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service with HHB, 2nd Battalion, 59th Air Defense Artillery, from 25 June 1984 to 15 June 1986. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020099
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. The available record contains no reference to any SSN other than XXX-XX-1624.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020100
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Cambodian Campaign Ribbon be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record confirms the applicant received the Vietnam Service Medal as it is documented on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020101
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 10 February 1969 to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-40-xxxx" vice "xxx-12-xxxx." The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Report of Confidential Social Security Benefit Information CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This DD Form 215 also listed his SSN as "xxx-12-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020102
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he served on temporary duty (TDY) on Johnson Atoll. The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) has the evidence and he wants it listed in his records. A Letter of Verification, dated 7 July 2014, wherein a retired service member stated: (1) In effect, he was verifying that the applicant, while assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, was deployed on Johnson Atoll.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020104
The applicant states he was never in alcohol rehabilitation. A 18 March 1983, Pinder Counseling Center memorandum, Subject: Synopsis of Rehabilitation Efforts shows the applicant had been referred to the clinic because of the 25 November 1982 driving while intoxicated (DWI) incident. The evidence of record shows the applicant had an alcohol abuse problem and received NJP on 25 January 1983 for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and for being drunk...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020110
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 | 20140020113
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the records of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), to show he changed his survivor benefit plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" (FS) within 1 year of their divorce and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. The applicant's applied to DFAS for an SBP annuity; however, on 22 February 2014, DFAS responded to her request denying an SBP annuity due to the FSM never making a valid request to change...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020116
Regarding entries in the Remarks section, it states, for active duty Soldiers who deployed with their unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the comment: SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and to have this award added to his DD Form 214. a. As to his request to have his service in Saudi Arabia noted on his DD Form 214, the regulation supports the addition of this entry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020121
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 discharged under the provisions of paragraph 7-17 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of fraudulent enlistment (failure to report arrests by civilian police and conviction for assault) and directed he received an entry level separation. d. Paragraph 3-9 (Uncharacterized Separation) of the version...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020123
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his total foreign service of 3 years and 6 months and to remove the statement: "DISCHARGE UPGRADED ON AUGUST 23, 1991 FOLLOWING APPLICATION DATED FEBRUARY 9, 1990" from the remarks section. The applicant provides his two DD Forms 214. This foreign service period should cover the remainder of his foreign service in Germany while completing his first tour from 5 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020125
(2) No right elbow fracture found, no effects on MOS, not medically disqualifying. He stated this condition began in January 2009 and that none of the treatment he received had resolved this condition. Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, involves the muscles and tendons of your forearm.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020126
The applicant provides copies of an Honorable Discharge Certificate, his 2 August 2001 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and three letters of support. It states that the SPD code of LHJ is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance. The applicant was separated from active duty for unsatisfactory performance and has provided no evidence to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020127
The applicant provides * DA Form 5074-1-R, dated 28 November 2008 * URI Official Transcript * MSU Official Academic Transcript * OERs for 25 June 2010 through 4 June 2014 * Officer Record Brief * curriculum vitae * Medical Service Corps Entomology Officer pamphlet CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The qualifying degree as a 72B was not conferred until August 2008, therefore, the applicant can only receive constructive credit for professional experience related to the 72B field after this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020131
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. showing that, in addition the awards shown on the DD Form 214, the applicant is also authorized the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020132
The applicant states: * he served in an enlisted, warrant, and commissioned officer status; he did not receive a DD Form 214 for his warrant officer service * he served on active duty in a warrant officer status from 8 November 1966 to 6 November 1969; he completed a tour in Vietnam during this period * he did not receive credit for the tour in Vietnam because of the missing DD Form 214 * the previous case indicated that a DD Form 214 for this period is not available and is presumed it was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020136
The applicant states, in effect, he served in Berlin from 1959 to 1962 and his DD Form 214 does not list the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Overseas Service Ribbon or Overseas Service Bar for his long overseas tour. Tables 2-3 (Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal) of the regulation shows this award was designated for service in Berlin from 14 August 1961 through 1 June 1963. c. Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020137
The applicant states: * he was medically retired after receiving a kidney transplant in 1994, but he was never evaluated by a medical board and is not receiving retirement benefits * he served for 14 years and has never requested a 15 or 20-year letter * he should be qualified for early Reserve retirement eligibility for disabled members of the Selected Reserve 3. The applicant provides: * Retired Reserve transfer orders, dated 14 September 1994 * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020139
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 | 20140020154
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020154 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. e. Character takes courage. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020164
His enlistment contract contains an NGB Form 600-7-4-R-E (Annex B to DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) (Enlisted Affiliation Bonus Addendum ARNG of the United States)), dated 26 August 2008 that shows: * he enlisted for 6 years for an affiliation bonus (AB) in a military occupational specialty qualified (MOSQ) modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE) unit for the amount of $20,000 * the bonus was to be paid in two 50 percent (%)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020166
There is no evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Individuals discharged under this provision of the regulation were issued an honorable or a general discharge. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020169
The applicant requests his General Court-Martial (GCM) be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or placed in the restricted folder. In this regard, the OMPF serves to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and any corrections to other parts of the OMPF. As required by Army regulation, the GCM order was properly filed in the performance folder of the applicant's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020170
A DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings), dated 11 July 2012, shows he was diagnosed as having chronic right shoulder pain which existed prior to service based on a right shoulder injury while playing baseball in 2009. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by the appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020171
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 | 20140020174
The evidence of record confirms the applicant received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 28 August 1972 through 27 August 1975 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020180
On 2 October 1963, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Individuals would be discharged by reason of unfitness with an undesirable discharge when it had been determined that an individual's military record was characterized by discredit, including frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. When authorized, it...