ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020886
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from former spouse coverage to spouse-only coverage. d. On 25 September 2014, he was informed by DFAS that his current spouse could be covered and advised to submit a DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Change Certificate) and this application. Since his former spouse would be eligible for coverage if her current marriage terminates and any SBP is hers by virtue of a court-ordered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020888
Her recruiter did not complete a constructive credit worksheet (DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Entry Grade Credit (Health Professional Officers))), to account for her service on the Telemetry Ward since she was only 1 week away from having a full year of volunteer time. (2) Paragraph 6.1.2.2.5. states credit of one-half year for each year of experience, up to a maximum of three years of constructive credit, may be granted for experience in a health profession, if such experience is directly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020891
The applicant states the ASUA was awarded 3 years after his retirement. The applicant provides copies of * deployment orders * his DD Form 214, dated 27 February 2006 * Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) General Orders Number 2009-24, dated 10 December 2009 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Superior Unit Award to his DD Form 214 dated 27 February 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020895
A review of his official records failed to show any evidence of the applicant being awarded the Purple Heart or any evidence to show he met the requirements for award of the Purple Heart. While it appears that he was indeed injured in Korea and was subsequently transferred to Hawaii for treatment, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and evidence submitted with his application that the injury was the result of enemy action. Therefore, the Board determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020896
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020898
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. c. Paragraph 3-7b, currently in effect, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Records show the applicant was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and over 18 at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020900
The applicant requests the Cold War Victory Medal (i.e., the Cold War Recognition Certificate), Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA), and Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Only decorations, medals, and ribbons are listed on the DD Form 214. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020905
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A copy of Special Orders Number 25, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Quartermaster Center, Fort Lee, VA, dated 31 January 1972, discharging him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, effective 31 January 1972, with an undesirable discharge (UD). However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020906
The applicant provides: * National Personnel Records Center letter, dated 28 August 2004 * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 38 (Record of Assignment ) all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings except for a brief nonrated period while he was assigned as a student to the Americal Combat Center, 23rd Adjutant General Administration Replacement Detachment * item 40 (Wounds) fragment wound right hand, 9 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020907
The applicant states: * he requested a discharge upgrade twice and was denied * he just got his medical records 3. The psychiatrist recommended consideration of the applicant for administrative action as deemed appropriate by his command, to include separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11. Although medical evidence provided by the applicant shows he was being evaluated/pending an MEB for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020908
His record of promotions showed he was generally a good service member. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 1 February 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. __________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 | 20140020909
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Infantry military occupational specialty (MOS) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Korea Defense Service Medal * Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar (M-60) * Imjin Scout Patch 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states there are basically three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020911
On 4 October 1968, everyone who was serving with the 70th Engineer Company, 19th Engineer Battalion, received the Valorous Unit Award. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant now provides statements from a former unit member and company commander that both confirm he was assigned to the 70th Engineer Company, 19th Engineer Battalion, during the period the unit was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020914
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020914 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to honorable. The applicant states: * his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows his character of service as uncharacterized * the NGB Form 22 is unclear as to what uncharacterized means; he would like to upgrade that to honorable * when he enlisted, he passed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020916
However, his records do contain a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 20 June 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1) for unfitness due to his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with military and/or civil authorities. 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 boards 15-year statute...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020917
The applicant states that the evidence does not support elimination from the SBOLC. He also states that the AR15-6 investigating officer erred in his conduct of the investigation because he did not recognize the fact that he did not receive effective legal representation, that he was denied the right to submit his appeal within 7 duty days, and that there was insufficient basis to warrant the applicants dismissal from the course. The available records show that an investigating officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020919
The applicant provides: * deployment orders * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Forms 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * Medical Incapacitation Checklist * permanent disability retirement orders effective 8 July 2014 * DA Forms 7574 (Incapacitation Pay Monthly Claim Form) * DA Forms 7574-1 (Military Physician's Statement of Soldier's Incapacitation/Fitness for Duty) * DA Form 7574-2 (Soldier's Acknowledgement of Incapacitation Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020920
The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 15 December 1965. The evidence of record, to include his DA Form 20 and Special Orders Number 329, corroborates the applicant's contention that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 15 December 1965 and was released from active duty on 25 November 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020923
The applicant requests retroactive award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded or authorized the Army Achievement Medal (on two occasions), the AGCM, and the KDSM. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Permanent Orders 340-70, issued by Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division on 6 December 1985 * Permanent Orders 124-44, issued by the 5th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020925
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant's military records are not available for review. Since there are no available orders awarding her the MSM and ARCOM, there is insufficient evidence on which to base adding these awards to her DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020931
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, National Defense Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020932
There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Separation under this chapter applied to Soldiers who were in an entry-level status (i.e., had completed no more than 180 days of continuous active service before the date of the initiation of separation action). Accordingly, his immediate commander recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020934
His order for his assignment to full-time active guard/reserve (AGR) duty effective 1 October 2012, the time of the board. c. An OKNG memorandum, dated 11 October 2011, approved his request to remain on the standing list until assigned to a higher graded position of released from active duty under Title 32. d. Orders 154-017, OKNG, dated 3 June 2013, show he was promoted to MAJ with DOR of 24 August 2012. The advisory official recommended granting the applicant's request by adjusting his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020937
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to correct his Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 December 2010 (signed 8 November 2010) to remove the following erroneous U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and U.S. Navy (USN) awards from item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Navy/Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020941
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct his record by showing the CAARNG authorized him to receive the SLRP benefit on 4 December 2004 in the amount of $6,000 for his extension in the CAARNG for 6 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020947
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The author reported a vehicle being struck by an IED on 1 June 2004. The medical treatment for concussion that meets the standard of treatment necessary for award of the Purple Heart includes limitation of duty following the incident, pain medication such as acetaminophen to treat the injury, referral to a neurologist to treat the injury, and rehabilitation to treat the injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020948
There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The records show the applicant was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 19 years of age at the time of his discharge. Additionally, as stated in Army Regulation 635-212, when separation for unfitness was warranted an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020949
The applicant requests that her general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. However, the statement is not present in the available records. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020952
The applicant requests reconsideration of her request for: a. removal of the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the rating period 14 January 2010 through 15 September 2010 (hereinafter referred to as the contested OER) from her Official Military Personnel File [the applicant no longer requests correction of the senior rater (SR) portion of the contested OER], and b. consideration for promotion to colonel (COL), the Senior Service College (SSC), and Brigade Command by a special selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020955
His packet was submitted in July 2012 with the New Mexico State Recognition Board results, dated 20 July 2012, and State Orders for promotion, dated 26 July 2012. The applicant provides copies of the following: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board (FREB)) * Orders Number 208-004 * FY 2013 DA Reserve Component Board Schedule * Special Orders (SO) Number 137 AR * two emails * Suspense for Submission of Applications for the Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020959
The applicant requests the Meritorious Unit Commendation be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 12 July 2005. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020960
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 15 June 1964 to 14 June 1967 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 Award) for his qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020961
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to transfer educational benefits to his children under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. Although it is unclear when the applicant was transferred to the USAR Control Group...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020962
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020968
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). "We initiated our investigation based on our oversight review of a classified AR 15-6 report of investigation (ROI), which determined you engaged in misconduct and violated rules of professional responsibility regarding the classified allegation. "On 13 May 2014, this office received a copy of a memorandum from the DoDIG to The IG of the Army, dated 12 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020969
Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 9 April 1987, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020970
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal evidence that he was authorized or awarded the AFSM or a second award of the NATO Medal. Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations. c. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded a second NATO Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020972
BOARD DATE: 24 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140020972 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 7 December 2007, and a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140020972 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020973
On or about 14 August 2006, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. He further acknowledged he understood if he received a character of service which was less than honorable he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020974
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an unfitting condition for the purpose of qualifying for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for Reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, especially...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020977
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 13 June 2011. _______ _ 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 | 20140020979
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) by removing documentation for disqualification of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) for the 3-year period ending on 31 July 2014. A memorandum dated 8 August 2014, as provided by the applicant and currently filed in his AMHRR states that his commander had disapproved him for award of the AGCM for the period ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020982
c. Army Regulation 135-155 (ARNG and USAR Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers other than General Officers) lists the military education requirements for promotion selection. The memorandum states the records reviewed by the selection board did not indicate he had completed the required civilian and/or military education by the date the board convened. iPERMS shows that a legible copy of his college transcript was filed in his OMPF on 1 June 2011, 7 months after the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020987
The applicant was accordingly discharged on 19 October 1983. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for a review of his discharge processing within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020993
The applicant requests correction of her date of rank (DOR) to major from 16 March 2010 to 10 September 2009. c. She received promotion orders on 3 June 2010 with a DOR of 16 March 2010. d. Her records are in error/unjust because she was not promoted upon signing into her new unit at Fort Belvoir, VA. 3. Army Regulation 135-155, paragraph 4-9c, states a USAR AGR officer considered and selected by a mandatory promotion board but who cannot be promoted due to strength and/or position...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020995
However, her DD Form 214 shows she was discharged on 9 September 1992, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, for failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards no disability. As the applicant met the definition of entry-level service at the time of her discharge and regulatory guidance calls for the uncharacterized service of Soldiers in an entry-level status separated under the provisions of paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020999
Under the terms of the applicants ROTC scholarship contract agreement, if he became disenrolled from the ROTC program for breach of contractual terms, he would agree to serve on enlisted active duty for a period based upon the year in which the breach occurred. He was required to serve until 7 January 2015 to complete his contractual obligation in order for his ROTC educational debt to be waived. As a result, the Board recommends that all the Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021000
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military service records to show he is authorized pay and allowances for 21 days of active duty for training (ADT) beginning 14 February 2014. The USARC advisory official recommends the applicant be granted administrative relief with payment of active duty pay and allowances for duty performed from 14 February 2014 through 6 March 2014. b. However, the evidence of record shows that he was not timely discharged from the USAR on 20 January 2014.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021002
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 23 February 2004, to show he was awarded or authorized the Combat Action Badge, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), and the Iraq Campaign Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in GWOT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021003
The applicant states when he signed his initial commissioning contract he agreed to complete an additional 3 years after his initial 4-year Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) active duty service obligation (ADSO) in exchange for the option to attend a fully-funded graduate school program of his choosing. The applicant provides: * his U.S. Army Cadet Command Supplemental Cadet Service Agreement, Graduate School for ADSO Program * his Officer Record Brief * a DCS, G-1 response to his...