ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001854, Sisco
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. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service. The Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for: * each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001856
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Air Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the U.S. Army, will have distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. There is no evidence that shows he actively participated in aerial flight in connection with military operations against an armed enemy during his period of service in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001858
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001859
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP determined that since the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) placed the applicant on the TDRL with a rating greater than 50 percent, the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001865
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of birth (DOB). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB is X July 1948 and that his DOB was initially incorrectly recorded in his military service records, but it was later corrected. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001866
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his home of record (HOR) from Hubert, NC to Patterson, NJ. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his HOR as " Patterson, PASSAIC, NJ " on his DD Form 1966 and his current address as " Hubert, ONSLOW, NC " It appears that his current address was inadvertently entered on his DD Form 4, dated 25 November 2008, his DD Form 4,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001866
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his home of record (HOR) from Hubert, NC to Patterson, NJ. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his HOR as " Patterson, PASSAIC, NJ " on his DD Form 1966 and his current address as " Hubert, ONSLOW, NC " It appears that his current address was inadvertently entered on his DD Form 4, dated 25 November 2008, his DD Form 4,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001868
After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change in the physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of the applicant's temporary disability retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System. At the time of the SRP, there was no evidence the applicant had been removed from the TDRL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001872
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001872 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he was unaware and not informed that he needed to request transfer of benefits prior to leaving the Army. The Secretaries of the Military Department will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active service individuals pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001874
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows his date of birth as 26 October 1942. Documents in his military records show a variety of birth dates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001874
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows his date of birth as 26 October 1942. Documents in his military records show a variety of birth dates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001875
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he elected to enroll in the Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). After 121 days, the individual may be granted VGLI provided an initial premium and evidence of insurability are submitted within 1 year after termination of the individual's SGLI coverage. Since there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence showing he enrolled in the VGLI, regrettably, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001876
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The available records show he served in Korea from 10 July 1996 until 17 August 1997. __________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 | 20140001879
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 December 1984, Headquarters, 731st Maintenance Battalion published Orders 36-1 promoting him to the rank of specialist five (SP5)/E-5 in military occupational specialty 94B (Cook), effective 15 December 1984. Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states, in pertinent part, that a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade (temporary or permanent) satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001880
The applicant requests correction of his record to show the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation and the National Defense Service Medal. The applicant's 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 adding the following awards to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 September 1951: * National Defense Service Medal * United Nations Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001881
The applicant requested his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the VSM, RVNCM with Device (1960), and the Purple Heart. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided sufficient documentary evidence showing he received wounds as a result of hostile action that would have warranted award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for showing he was awarded the Purple Heart or for adding the Purple Heart to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001883
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of: * any unit awards to which he is entitled for serving during the Gulf War after 2 August 1990 * the National Defense Service Medal 2. b. item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns), does not show that he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal or any permanent unit awards. A review of the applicant's service record shows no evidence and he has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001884
The applicant, the brother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his brother's record to show his brother was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal for his service during World War II (WWII). The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records be corrected by: a. creating an appropriate document to show the FSM was awarded the: * Purple Heart * Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001886
The available service record does not show she was issued a permanent profile for any medical or mental health condition nor was she diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or an Anxiety Disorder while on active duty. The service medical records provided by the applicant do not show a diagnosis of PTSD or Anxiety Disorder while on active duty. The available medical records provided by the applicant show that she was treated for various medical conditions which included...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001889
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that his military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for changing his first and middle names. Filing the Board's decisional document will also guarantee the historical accuracy of the applicant's military record regarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001890
The applicant states,, his DD Form 214 incorrectly lists his SSN as "5X5-XX-XXXX" it should be listed as "5X4-XX-XXXX" as shown on his social security card. His military records contain the following: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 28 July 1966, which lists his SSN as "XX4-XX-XXXX" * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 7 September 1966, which does not list his SSN * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 11 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001895
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides: * The ARCOM Citation * National Personnel Record Center Letter dated 1 March 2013 * DD Form 214 dated 5 June 1970 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001895
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides: * The ARCOM Citation * National Personnel Record Center Letter dated 1 March 2013 * DD Form 214 dated 5 June 1970 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001898
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. It provides that the DD Form 214 will be prepared to reflect an individual's service as it exists on the date of release from active duty or discharge. Filing the Board's decisional document will also guarantee the historical integrity of the applicant's military record regarding the DOB under which he served.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001900
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. General Court-Martial Order Number 115, issued by the U.S. Army Correctional Activity, Fort Riley, Kansas, dated 11 February 1987, noting that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001920
The applicant requests his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. His commander advised him of his right to: * consult with counsel * submit statements in his own behalf * obtain copies of the documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation action * request a hearing before an administrative board if he had 6 or more years of active and Reserve military service * waive any of these rights * withdraw any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001921
An email addressed to him from Mr. T____ S____, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (AHRC), undated, states the applicant was due to be promoted to CPT effective 16 December 2011 (maximum TIG) and if he were not assigned to a medical position, he would most likely be assigned to the IRR in order to maintain his promotion. The evidence of record confirms that he was initially not eligible to accept the promotion as an MSC CPT because he was flagged. He also provided an email from AHRC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001922
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his enlistment contract is invalid because he was a minor at the time he entered into the contract. The evidence of record shows that the applicant had attained 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and had the consent of his father to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001926
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214, DFAS records, and TRICARE/medical records were not corrected to show he was promoted to MAJ because he was promoted just prior to his retirement. While orders were published showing he was promoted to MAJ effective 1 August 2012, the law states that to retire in the grade of MAJ he would have had to serve six months in that grade. While it is appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his rank as MAJ, his DFAS and TRICARE/medical records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001927
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was retired in the rank and pay grade of major (MAJ) O-4. The available records are silent as to whether the applicant selected one of the available options and the record of the applicants medical proceedings under the PDES are also not present in the available records. It states any member of an Armed Force who is retired for physical disability is entitled to a grade equivalent to the highest of the following: a. the grade in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001930
No action was taken by the separation authority regarding the applicant's separation. On 28 February 1978, his immediate commander advised him that he intended to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)) of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of having an indifferent attitude toward the military, failing to meet and maintain acceptable standards, lack of discipline, and incidents of misconduct. On 7 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001932
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his spouse under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The record shows that upon transferring his education benefits to his dependents his TEB Obligation End Date was determined to be 4 December 2015. The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for QMP and retired on 30 November 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001934
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), the Jumpmaster Badge (interpreted to mean the Master Parachutist Badge), and to show in block 14 (Military Education) the following courses: * Basic Close Combat Instructor Course * Apprehension Avoidance Training * Jumpmaster Course * Mine-Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) Operator Familiarization Training 2. The applicant provides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001935
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) (VCM), Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and bronze service stars for his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam beginning on 6 July 1966 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001938
For those officers still in the Army National Guard in either an enlisted or warrant officer capacity states were directed to take action to reappoint the Soldier in his previous commissioned status with an effective date before they were reverted to enlisted or warrant officer status. Special Orders 5 AR, NGB, dated 27 January 1994 announced he was granted federal recognition (FEDREC) as a CPT effective 18 December 1993. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001941
He provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) and associated documents * Information Management and Reporting Center (IMARC) Bonus Control Worksheet * loan summary * two DD Forms 368 (Request for Conditional Release) * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) * Orders * Annex L to DD Form 4 (SLRP Addendum - ARNG of the United States) * two DA Forms 2823 (Sworn Statement) * memorandum, subject: ETP * memorandum, subject: Request for ETP for SLRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001943
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant provides: a. Although the applicant holds language-dependent MOS 35, and he provided evidence that he recertified for language proficiency for CM on 23 May 2012, there is no evidence that shows he was assigned to a duty position coded for the CM language during the period for which he requested the FLPB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001944
The applicant requests entitlement to the foreign language proficiency bonus (FLPB) for 2012 and 2013. In accordance with Army Regulation 11-6, Reserve Soldiers who possess a language-dependent MOS will receive FLBP at the payment list "A" rate for their primary language (PLANG) which is used to describe the language coded billet in which a USAR Soldier is assigned. In addition, although CM may have been authorized for payment of FLPB in 2012, there is no evidence and the applicant has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001945
In accordance with Army Regulation 11-6, Soldiers must be proficient in the control language/primary language (CLANG/PLANG) of their MOS language position to be eligible for a FLPB in subsequent languages. When a language is also identified by the Army as dominant in the force, the Army will only pay FLPB to Soldiers in a language-dependent MOS/specialty or language-coded billet. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001946
d. On direction of the ABCMR or Army Discharge Review Board, or in other instances when appropriate, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Army Review Boards Agency, is authorized to issue or reissue DD Forms 214. Once a DD Form 214 has been issued, it will not be reissued except under specified circumstances including when it is determined that the original DD Form 214 cannot be properly corrected by issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001957
The applicant requests that her marriage to a deceased former service member (FSM) be recognized as being in excess of the 1 year of marriage required to receive a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. Public Law 94-496, enacted 14 October 1976, reduced this waiting period to 1 year following post-retirement marriage. The evidence shows that on 15 September 1998, the FSM submitted a DD Form 1883 and indicated at that time he was married to a spouse other than the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001963
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001963 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * the FSM did not have a chance to change his SSN because he was in poor health * please correct the FSM's SSN on all of his military records 3. The FSM enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and was ordered to active duty for training (ADT) on 5 July 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001968
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by amending item 12a (Date Entered AD (active duty) This Period) to show 1 March 2013. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 June 2013 shows in item 12a he entered AD on 17 March 2012 and in item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) a total of 3 months and 28 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001972
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants belief that his characterization of service is too harsh is not supported by any documented evidence. _______ _ 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 | 20140001973
In his request for discharge, the applicant acknowledged he understood: * If his request for discharge were accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate * He could be deprived of many or all Army benefits as a result of the issuance of such a discharge * He could be ineligible for many or all benefits administered by the VA * He could be deprived of his rights and benefits as a veteran...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001974
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12a (Date Entered AD (Active Duty) This Period) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 8 November 1998 to show a date of 23 August 1995. The applicant's military record shows she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Delayed Entry Program (DEP) on 2 May 1995. Her records contain a DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United States) which also shows that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001975
The applicant states he retired from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 31 December 1997 and these awards were not added to his records. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), with an effective date of 12 July 1979 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * a letter from National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO, dated 17 January 2014 * a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and a certificate that show he was awarded the MSM * three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001976
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 should be reviewed and amended accordingly. There is no evidence in the applicant's record and the applicant provides no evidence to support his contention that he served in Turkey at any time during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001978
The applicants contention that he was awarded the BSM for service in Vietnam from July 1968 July 1970 has been noted. The applicant served in Vietnam during the period 9 July 1968 4 July 1969 and he has not provided any evidence in the form of orders to show that he was awarded the BSM. _______ _ _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 | 20140001978
The applicants contention that he was awarded the BSM for service in Vietnam from July 1968 July 1970 has been noted. The applicant served in Vietnam during the period 9 July 1968 4 July 1969 and he has not provided any evidence in the form of orders to show that he was awarded the BSM. _______ _ _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.