ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020182
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Forms 20 contains no entries and the PH is not included among the list of awards shown in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). On 28 April 1970, the applicant was honorably released from active duty. Absent documentary evidence to corroborate his claim that he was wounded as a result of enemy action and documentation showing he was treated for those wounds by military medical personnel, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020187
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his awards of the Army Occupation Medal with Germany clasp and National Defense Service Medal. The applicant's military records are not available for review. A review of the available records shows that the award of the Army Occupation Medal (Germany) was entered in his records and was subsequently deleted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020189
His military records are void of any orders or documents that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the CIB while serving in Vietnam or at any other time during his military service. The evidence of record in this case shows the applicant served in primary MOS 12C as a bridge specialist. __________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 | 20140020190
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show in item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) that his specialty number and title were 64B2O Heavy Wheel Vehicle Driver. He completed his training and was transferred to Fort Hood, Texas where he remained until he was transferred to Vietnam on 15 March 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020198
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * two overseas service bars * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year, 10 months, and 2 days of total active service. The applicant has qualifying service for the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020199
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 3 April 19XX. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Although the State of South Carolina documentation provided by the applicant shows his DOB as 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020200
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 | 20140020204
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth as 15 January 1930 instead of 14 September 1927. 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. While it appears the applicant did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020213
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for transfer of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from the performance folder to the restricted folder of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), formerly known as the Army Military Human Resource Record. Documents in the restricted folder of the OMPF are those that must be permanently kept to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods; show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020218
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 November 2005 to show: * he received an honorable discharge vice a general, under honorable conditions discharge * in item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) he was separated by reason of a mental disorder vice misconduct, commission of a serious offense 2. On 24 June 2005, he was counseled by his 1SG that he was being considered for separation under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020224
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020224 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence to determine if the FSM was wounded/injured once or twice and the recorded hospitalization does not list a causative agent for the injury. Without evidence to validate the FSM's statement of the possible second hospitalization and that either hospitalization was the result of enemy action, there is insufficient evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020228
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within 1 year of his divorce. However, even though the applicant continued to pay the SBP premiums, he did not change his SBP election from "spouse" to "former spouse" and Linda, his former spouse, did not make a deemed election for former spouse coverage within 1 year of the divorce. Further, there is insufficient evidence to support a conclusion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020231
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at a time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020232
Subsequent to that legal consultation, he voluntarily requested discharge of the good of the service in lieu of trail by court-martial, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, based on charges that were preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) that authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. His statement to the separation authority requested he be granted an entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020235
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020242
The applicant requests, in effect: * separation pay in accordance with (IAW) Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1174 (10 USC 1174) * referral to a medical evaluation board (MEB) for possible disability separation * early retirement as offered to Regular Army enlisted Soldiers with over 15 years of active federal service [presumably under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA)] 2. He signed a reenlistment contract and extension paperwork; his company commander and battalion commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020258
On 25 February 1991, the applicant's immediate commander initiated discharge action against him for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14c. The applicant was advised by consulting counsel of the basis for the contemplated separation action for misconduct use of illegal drugs, the type of discharge he could receive, the possible effects of this discharge, and the procedures and rights available to him. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020259
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The medical record he submitted stated he was running and jumping at NTC. The military retiree must show the disability was incurred while engaged in combat, while performing duties simulating combat conditions, or while performing especially hazardous duties such as parachuting or scuba diving.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020260
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for a non-regular retirement at age 60. The applicant provides a letter from the NGB, dated 1 October 2014, which informed the applicant that the ARNGs Personnel Division conducted a thorough review of his personnel and retirement point records and determined that he did not earn the required 20 years of qualified service for military retired pay eligibility. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020262
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (Reserve Component equivalent of the Army Good Conduct Medal) and Armed Forces Reserve Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show these awards. The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components for a period of 10 years within a period of 12 consecutive years. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020264
It does not show the SLRP incentive. It does not show the SLRP incentive. The contract did not indicate enlistment for the SLRP incentive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020266
The applicant requests reinstatement to the Enlisted Promotion System (EPS) Master Sergeant (MSG) Promotion List and promotion to MSG. The applicant states: * he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Retired) from the Delaware Army National Guard (DEARNG) in 1995 with 21 years of service as a sergeant first class SFC/E-7 * he had been on the promotion list for the last 7 years * he was told that he did not have the required time remaining for promotion and that he needed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020267
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. He questions why the counselor continued to assist him in submitting the request to transfer benefits if he knew there was an additional 2-year service obligation even after he informed the counselor of his 31 October 2010 retirement date. The policy states an eligible individual is any member of the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020268
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he was authorized the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). The memorandum stated: a. the applicant requested to retain his $50,000.00 SLRP; b. the applicant had two record APFT failures within 12 months which violated the ARNG SRIP 07-06 as updated on 1 March 2009; c. the applicant's contract/SLRP addendum was obsolete and violated the ARNG SRIP 07-06 as updated on 1 March 2009; and d. the State Incentive Manager was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020273
The applicant requests that he be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and that they be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge from Active Duty). Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 10 September 1962 to 30 August 1965 and it should be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020274
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020274 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence indicates an error was made in recording the FSM's DOB on his DD Form 214. It would be appropriate to correct this error by replacing the entry in item 6 of his DD Form 214 with the DOB recorded on his Certification of Death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020282
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-X12X vice XXX-XX-X21X. The applicant states the SSN on his DD Form 214 is incorrect; the seventh and eighth digits of his SSN are 12 and not 21. His record contains numerous legal, personnel, and medical documents, to include a DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 24 July 1968, that all show his SSN with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020284
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a: a. DA Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 12 March 1996, which shows his MOB as January; and b. DA Form 2784 (Request for and Results of Personnel Security Action), dated 14 January 1971, which shows his MOB as January. The instructions for completing item 9 state to enter the month of birth as it is recorded in the military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020285
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 law limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. The policy states an eligible individual is any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020290
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all medals and awards authorized for Operation Bright Star, the shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (SSI-FWTS), and a second award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR) is awarded to members of the RC of the Army for successful completion of annual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020291
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 May 2013 to show award of the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge. Department of the Army Pamphlet 611-21 (Military Occupational Classification and Structure) provides authorized career management fields, MOSs, SQIs, additional skill identifiers, and guidance on the use of these codes in the classification of enlisted positions and personnel. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020295
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 show: * his foreign service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and Army Achievement Medal 2. 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 as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020300
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 shows in: a. item 6, he was separated on 23 May 1953. b. item 15 (Inducted), he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) on 24 June 1953. c. item 19 (Date and Place of Entry Into Active Service), 24 June 1953 (Bangor ME). _____________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 | 20140020301
However, the evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for award of the PH. Absent evidence that conclusively shows the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is an insufficient basis for awarding him the PH in this case. ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020304
He went absent without leave (AWOL) for over a month and upon his return he was given several choices and took the easiest one, which was requesting a discharge from the General. However, his records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 3 August 1972, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020307
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show: a. he was promoted to chief warrant officer three (CW3) prior to retiring in 1977; b. his retirement adjusted to reflect this promotion and the benefits of such promotion; and c. he was originally promoted to specialist five (SP5), pay grade E-5, on 4 May 1959. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show: a. he was promoted to chief warrant officer three (CW3) prior to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020312
This pamphlet shows Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division was cited for the following awards: * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 12 July 1965 to 16 October 1968 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) 21, dated 1969 * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal for the period October 1965 to 7 April 1970 by DAGO 53, dated 1970 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. He was awarded the VSM and orders show he participated in one campaign. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020315
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 7 March 1970: * item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) - change to sergeant (SGT) * item 5b (Pay Grade) - change to E-5 * item 6 (Date of Rank) - change to 1 December 1969 2. This regulation stated that the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation was entered in Item 5a and 5b of the DD Form 214. The individual's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020317
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available record that shows he ever used the DOB shown on his certificate of birth while he was in the Army. While it is understandable the applicant desires to now record his DOB on his DD Form 214 as it is listed on his certificate of birth, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Armys records at this late date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020320
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). An NGB official stated: * the applicant did not contract for the incentive at the time of his extension, and is not eligible to retroactive entitlement, which violates ARNG SRIP * the applicant was not serving in the MOS for which he contracted for, which violates ARNG SRIP * the applicant signed the DA Form 5261-4-R instead of the NGB 600-7-5-R-E (SLRP Addendum) (an incorrect addendum) which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020321
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 28 June 1967, shows his DOB as 28 April 1948. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), created upon his entry on active duty, shows his DOB as 28 April 1948. However, as his record contains several documents that show his DOB as 26 April 1948, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020325
e. He didn't feel the ADAPCP was the right thing for him, and he doesn't understand how putting out a Soldier with a drinking problem with a general discharge is good for the Army or the Soldier. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020326
The applicant states: * she was not retired * she was removed from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) on 12 April 2001 * she is unable to receive credit for her military service because her DD Form 214 lists her as retired * she needs an updated DD Form 214 to show her as separated, not retired * item 26 of her DD Form 214 shows a separation code of SFK with a retired separation status 3. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * orders removing her from the TDRL, dated 12 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020332
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020335
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, the record does contain a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020338
The available evidence shows the applicant served honorably from 9 August 1967 to 9 June 1969 and he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020339
He had served 11 months and 25 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge reflects the DOB the applicant enlisted and served under. _______ _ 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) AR20140020339 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020343
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's commander directed the original DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) be filed in the performance folder of the applicant's OMPF. e. Application for removal of a DA Form 2627 from a Soldier's OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020344
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge from the Regular Army and a medical discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). He received an honorable discharge from the USAR; however, records show this was due to computer-generated orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020347
The applicant states orders were never issued to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal or promote him to SGT/E-5. In the absence of any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army service and 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...