ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020507
The applicant states, in effect: * he believes the only reason he was separated from military service was because of the malice and malfeasance of his now former wife; she was determined to end his military career * he was surprised to receive a letter from the District of Columbia Army National Guard (DCARNG) telling him he had been discharged; he later learned his former spouse had maliciously and falsely submitted a letter on his behalf requesting the resignation of his commission * at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020508
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he was promoted to colonel (COL), pay grade O-6 and retired as such. A memorandum from the CAARNG, dated 30 July 2013, informed the applicant of his selection for promotion to COL by the DA Mandatory Selection Board. The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he was promoted to COL, pay grade O-6 and retired as such.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020509
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and his Standard Form (SF) 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference), to show his name was changed from "Sxxxxxxx E. Nxxxxx" to "Axxxxxx R. Axxxxxx, Jr." 2. The documents contained in his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket), initiated and completed during the period of active military service covered by his DD Form 214, show his name as "Sxxxxxxx E. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020519
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 18 June vice 29 June 19XX. The applicant states, in effect, his DOB is in error; his birth certificate does not list the DOB that is listed in his military records. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140020519 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140020519 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020522
In pertinent part, if the disability remains unchanged or increases in severity, the PEB will find the Soldier unfit because of physical disability. As a result, there is an insufficient basis to support granting his request for COAR to complete 20 years of qualifying service for nonregular retired pay. Of note, the applicant did receive a 15-Year Letter for nonregular retired pay based on his unfitting condition and he was transferred to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020523
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 October 2003 to show all awards she is authorized as result of her service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The applicant states she served in Kuwait in support of OEF and OIF but her DD Form 214 does not show any campaign medals for her service. The applicant provides: * memorandum, subject: Request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020527
The applicant provides * B Detachment, 90th Personnel Services Battalion, Unit 23133, Germany, Orders 322-306, dated 18 November 2005 * eight DA Forms 2166-8 (NCO Evaluation Report) covering the periods December 2005 through October 2012 * DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) * Article 15 appeal, dated 21 October 2013 * letter to a Member of Congress * two Standard Forms 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) * Headquarters ,III Corps and Fort Hood, TX, Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020532
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Iraq Campaign Medal. The available evidence shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the ICM and participated in two campaigns. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge and Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020564
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by showing his rank as first sergeant (1SG). Orders Number 15-23, dated 20 February 1987, announced the applicant's promotion to master sergeant (MSG), pay grade E-8 effective 1 April 1987, with a date of rank of 7 March 1987. Regarding the applicant's desire to have his tombstone show his rank as 1SG, he, or his heirs have the option of providing a copy of this Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020567
However, the available evidence includes a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that contains the authority and reason for his discharge, which shows he was discharged on 22 September 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an administrative discharge conduct triable by court-martial, with issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 9 March 1992, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020569
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and two additional DD Forms 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). With the exception of the preceding DD Form 214, all of the applicants military records show he used the same SSN throughout his service, which is different from the SSN he now claims to be correct. The evidence of record clearly shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020570
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 | 20140020571
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 2 June 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020587
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (i.e., under other than honorable conditions discharge). The board found the applicant was undesirable for further retention in the military service because of his conviction by civil court and recommended his discharge from the service with an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, a board of officers convened and found the applicant was undesirable for further retention in the military service because of his conviction by civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020594
The applicant requests, in effect, awarded of the Aircraft Crewman Badge (currently known as the Basic Aviation Badge) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show it. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020595
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that would have been created upon his entry on active duty is not available for review with this case. The applicant's record is void of any documentation that contains his SSN except for the DD Form 214 he was issued on 5 May 1967 that contains his signature. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is presumed what the Army did in his case was correct and his DD Form 214 was prepared with the SSN he provided at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020603
The applicant states, in effect, although he was awarded the Purple Heart for a wound he sustained while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), it was not shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant has requested, in part, to have his DVA medical eligibility status changed to Priority Group 3 based upon being awarded the Purple Heart. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020606
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Bronze Arrowhead Device on the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of participation is required to be awarded the Bronze Arrowhead Device for that assault landing. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020613
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020613 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the CIB and Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the KDSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020615
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and completion of correspondence courses. The applicant states she completed several correspondence courses but they are not annotated on her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the AFEM to her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020617
The applicant requests, in effect, a 15-year letter so that he may retire from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) at age 60. The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant completed a total of 17 years, 11 months, and 21 days of qualifying service for non-regular retirement before he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in 2007 for medical disqualification. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020619
His name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty roster and his complete service medical records are also not available for review with this case. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to show he sustained a wound/injury as a result of enemy action, received treatment, and that treatment was made a matter of official record for award of the Purple Heart during his period of service in Vietnam. _____________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020620
f. He requested a formal investigation to look into how the ARNG Title 10 boards are managed and conducted. The records contain two parts: the first part addressed his complaint to his Member of Congress requesting a formal investigation into the FY12 and FY13 SGM promotion boards being mismanaged and not conducted properly, and the second part addressed his complaint that there were no promotions for the 79T career field, despite vacancies, and the personnel reductions were based on a FY14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020622
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (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 AGCM (1st Award) for the period 11 August 1966 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020623
On 17 May 1968, he was discharged the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, paragraph 6(b), for unsuitability due to a character and behavior disorder with a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020641
The applicant states: a. However, this one incident on her record forced her to retire and she was placed on the Retired List in the rank of 1LT/O2E. During that time she was a company commander and CSM G was the Battalion CSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020642
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Under Secretary of Defense (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 (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020645
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) peacekeeping mission to the Sinai, Egypt. The applicant provides copies of his * deployment orders * DD Form 214 * letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He completed a qualifying period of service for the Multinational Force and Observers Medal and is entitled to correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020650
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal, two awards of the Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the NCO Professional Development Ribbon and correction of 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 adding to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020653
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 199, dated 31 October 2011 * FTX, deployment, and transition orders * Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) documents * Medical records to include surgery reports and physical profiles * DA Form 577 (Appointment/Termination Record-Authorized Signature) * DA Form 2166-8 ( Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER), dated 26 February 2008 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A determination that a disability was caused by an instrumentality of war and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020666
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. Table 2-5 shows the operations for which the Armed Forces Service Medal is authorized and includes Operation Provide Promise, 20 November 1995 to 19 December 1996. As such, there is sufficient evidence to support adding the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020668
The applicant provides: * FSM's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * marriage certificate * divorce decree * pay statement * Retiree Account Statement, dated 31 December 2013 * FSM's death certificate * note from FSM, dated 14 July 1998, confirming applicant was listed as his SBP beneficiary * DFAS denial letter, dated 12 November 2014 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His records contain a DD Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel), dated 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020677
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the rating period 10 July 2011 through 29 February 2012 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant's contention that he wasnt properly counseled and should have been rated differently by his rater and senior rater on some...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020685
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of retirement as 1 August 2009 vice 31 July 2009. His DD Form 214 confirms that, on 31 July 2009, he was retired under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) by reason of sufficient service for retirement. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020686
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 award of his Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). All awards for all periods of service are to be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020689
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020689 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a personal statement, letters from employers, and arrest records that constitute new evidence not previously considered by the Board. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 27 June 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020690
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 31 May 1998 to show his total foreign service of 18 years, 3 months, and 2 days as well as six awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant states: * he initially served from April 1976 to April 1979; his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) correctly reflected his foreign service of 2 years, 7 months, and 24 days * he then served from 1981 to 1998...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020691
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020693
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the statement "SERVICE IN VIETNAM FROM 5 MAY 1962 to 7 MAY 1963" to item 30 of his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020694
The applicant provides: * an undated, self-authored statement * an envelope, postdated 7 November 2012 and 5 January 2013 * a portion of a lease agreement, printed on 3 September 2013 * his divorce decree, dated 14 November 2012 * a letter from the Fort Bragg, North Carolina MPO, dated 28 August 2013 * a letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), dated 28 July 2014 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His record contains a divorce decree, dated 14 November 2012, which shows Claudia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020698
The applicant was 23 years of age when he enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 June 1983 for a period of 3 years and training as a power generator equipment repairer. As evidence to support his application, the applicant provided a preprinted list of issues that the Board should consider. There is no evidence of record that shows he 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 | 20140020704
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to correct his social security number (SSN). His DD Form 214 shows in item 3 (Social Security Number) his SSN as X2X-XX-XXXX. However, evidence of record shows he submitted a USAAC Form 170 which shows he requested that his record be corrected to show his SSN as X4X-XX-XXXX while still serving in the Reserves.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020705
His RA DD Form 4 also listed his middle name as "Nycola." The evidence of record shows the applicant used the middle name "Nycola" upon his enlistment in the DEP and the RA. ____________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 | 20140020725
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of his Legion of Merit (LOM). All awards for all periods of service are to be entered on the DD Form 214. The available evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the LOM for exceptionally meritorious service upon his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020728
The applicant states: * he enlisted in the ORARNG on 7 March 2009 for military occupational specialty (MOS) 91B (Medical Specialist) * at the time of his enlistment, MOS 91B was a critical MOS and offered a $20,000 lump sum bonus * he was processed by his recruiter and completed training; when he returned to his unit, he was told he would receive only $10,000 * his DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing) states "a critical Unit Identification Code (UIC) valid vacancy, $20,000 bonus" *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020731
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. Although DMDC records do not show the applicant participated in Desert Shield/Storm, her DA Form 2-1 shows she served in Saudi Arabia from 17 February 1991 to 11 April 1991. Based on her service in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm, she is also entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show her period of deployment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020736
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be restored to the pay grade of E-4 and that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected accordingly. The applicant states that nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for being disrespectful towards a noncommissioned officer and he was reduced from the pay grade of E-4 to E-1. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was reduced from the pay grade of E-4 to the pay grade of E-1 in accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020760
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 DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his retirement. The evidence shows he added the suffix "Sr." to his last name in November 2014, over 14 years after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020761
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 February 2014 to show award of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. The applicant provides a certificate wherein it shows he was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO in relation to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Operation during the period 31 August 2013 to 25 January 2014. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020762
Fort Drum CID informed the PCF that an investigation was done on stolen mail and the applicant was a suspect but the case was closed. In his statement at the time of his request for discharge the applicant stated if his command had tried to help him he would have been able to complete his enlistment. Further, there is insufficient evidence to support a conclusion that a formal hearing is necessary to serve the interest of justice in this case.