ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021432
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his correct specialty number as 36C2O and that his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be corrected to show in item 38 (Record of Assignments) that he was reassigned to the 11th Combat Aviation Battalion (CAB) prior to 19 July 1971 and that he served as a perimeter guard and helicopter recon spotter. Notwithstanding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021435
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140021435 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge with a more favorable narrative reason for separation. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 21 January 2003 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-13c, for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021436
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The evidence of record shows he was charged with being AWOL, an offense for which he could have been tried by court-martial and received a punitive discharge under the UCMJ. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140021436 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140021436 5 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021437
The applicant states the penciled in correction of his DOB on his DD Form 214 was done by the officer on duty at the time of his discharge. It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Therefore, the USAR ID card is accepted as sufficient evidence to support correction of his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 28 December 1932.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021438
The board recommended the applicant be separated based on his convictions by civilian authorities, multiple intentional periods of AWOL, and excessive time lost. In his statement he indicated he left Vietnam to go home to his wife and child because his wife had filed for divorce and was writing bad checks. The Board notes that the applicant was 21 years of age, had satisfactorily completed training, had served in Vietnam and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021440
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 | 20140021442
Headquarters, 173rd Airborne Brigade, GO Number 462, dated 10 February 1968, awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 19 November 1967. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021443
She provided copies of the following: * Request for DOMRB memorandum she completed and signed on 21 February 2012 for the 4-year DOMRB effective 25 February 2012; the request was approved by her command on the same date * 2014 and 2016 Dental Examiners licenses 3. In an advisory opinion, dated 4 February 2015, the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, reiterated the applicant's request. The evidence shows the applicant is currently in a 4-year DOMRB effective 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021444
The applicant requests award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in Kosovo and an entry in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 24 November 1999 showing his deployment to Kosovo. Military Message Number 13-325 (Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service Medals for the Former Republic of Yugoslavia), issued on 30 October 2013, states effective 31 December 2013 the Kosovo Campaign Medal is no longer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021448
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Therefore, in the interest of justice this error should be corrected by awarding the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) and correcting 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021450
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that the last four digits of his social security number (SSN) are 6187. 2. At the time of his induction he provided the SSN that is reflected on his social security card and which was recorded in his official records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021452
On 23 April 2003, her immediate commander initiated discharge action against her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, based on her positive urinalysis for methamphetamine and dextro-methamphetamine on two occasions on 5 September 2002 and 21 October 2002. On 19 October 2009, the Army Discharge Review Board denied her request for an upgrade of her discharge. "Processed for separation" meant that separation action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021453
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140021453 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that in the Consideration of Evidence of his previous Record of Proceedings, the Army Board for Corrections of Military Records (ABCMR) considered the unpublished orders that reduced him in grade from E-8 to E-7 with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 May 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021454
On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing information, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021456
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA). Joint Staff Permanent Order Number J-1SO-0261-13, dated 11 December 2013, announced award of the JMUA to Headquarters, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435, for exceptionally meritorious service during the period 1 November 2012 to 31 October 2013. Service units and individuals assigned to Service units in support of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021458
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was awarded a second Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM). Her record contains orders showing she was awarded the JSCM on 1 August 2013 for the period 15 June 2012 to 12 February 2013. Her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show two awards of the JSCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021461
The applicant provides his officer record brief (ORB) and DD Form 214. His rank/grade at the time of his retirement was chief warrant officer four/W-4. As the evidence does not clearly show his service in either location as deployments, no entries should be made in item 18 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021463
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was promoted to sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and that his military occupational specialty (MOS) be changed from 95B1O (Military Police-Basic) to 95B2O (Military Police-Supervisor). When the promotion authority approves a conditional promotion, he must state that the Soldier is otherwise fully eligible and will attend PLDC within 12 months of promotion or prior to the individuals expiration of term of service (ETS), whichever occurs first. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021464
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 1 (Name (Last, First, Middle)) to show his last name as Barrett instead of Gonzales and his middle name as Gonzales instead of Barrett * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal 2. The applicant's records show he used the last name Gonzales when he enlisted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021468
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. After consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. a. On 29 March 1972, he was discharged in accordance with the separation authority's decision with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021470
The applicant requests transfer of the remaining 7 months of his GI Bill education benefits to his youngest child. Public Law 110-252 and Department of the Army, G1 Post 9/11 GI Bill Policy dated 10 July 2009, provides that a veteran may modify entitlements or revoke entitlements among only those dependents that were designated to receive transferred benefits prior to separating from the Armed Forces. Bill benefits while he was on active duty is not in doubt, he has failed to show through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021476
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is void of the complete facts and circumstances surrounding his 2009 discharge; however, his records contain and he provided Orders Number 09-259-00036, issued by Headquarters, 143rd Civil Support Expeditionary Sustainment Command on 16 September 2009, reducing him to pay grade E-1 and discharging him from the USAR under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (Enlisted Administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021483
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and other official records to show her last name as G_____ vice A_____. This document stated, "Your military records have been corrected to show the change you requested. She was remarried after her retirement and her DD Form 214 was prepared as a record of her service at the time of retirement from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021484
The applicant requests correction of item 1 (Name (Last, first, middle)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the first and middle names "Michael Scott" instead of "Scott Michael." The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the RA, USAR, and WAARNG using the first and middle names "Scott Michael." There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show the first and middle names listed on his DD Form 214 were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021486
Since he was not serving on active duty at the time his disability retirement orders were published on 23 May 2013 and it is not known when those orders were received, it is reasonable to presume that he did not participate in standard retirement briefings between that date and the effective date of his retirement on 27 June 2013, 1 month and 5 days later. It would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show he submitted a DD Form 2656 declining SBP coverage on 26 June 2013, 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021490
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Specifically, that no deduction may be made from VSI payments for any disability compensation received because of an earlier period of active duty if the VSI is received because of discharge or release from a later period of active duty. Counsel provides a four-page brief explaining the applicant's position regarding the basis for his request for reconsideration (as summarized above), along with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021491
His records contain and he provided copies of the following: * DA Form 705 showing he passed the APFT on 11 October 2012 and 6 December 2013 * NGB Form 78, dated 14 January 2014, recommending him for promotion to 1LT with a promotion eligibility date of 6 December 2013 based on the passing APFT * Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army Under Title 10, USC, Sections 12201, 12203, 2104, 2106, and 2107 memorandum, dated 19 September 2014, appointing him to the rank of 1LT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021492
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 August 2004 to show the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 1 bronze service star vice the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) * Army Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award) * Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021494
The applicant requests correction of her military records to reflect her new name and gender. The applicant is a transgender female and respectfully requests that all of her documents reflect her correct name and gender, which have been legally changed. 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 issuing a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021496
The applicant requests an exception to policy (ETP) for payment of the remaining $10,000.00 of his Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) and relief from recoupment of the portion already paid. The applicant states: * he was in an eligible position and eligible for the CSRB in 2008 and the necessary documents were sent to his headquarters and he was paid the first half of the bonus * he inquired about the unpaid portion of the bonus years later and he was informed that a records review was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021499
His record contains a DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), dated 6 May 2012, wherein it shows he extended his enlistment in the MTARNG on that date for a period of 2 years. The evidence of record confirms having had prior service in the USAF while serving in a medical MOS, the applicant enlisted in the MTARNG on 21 June 2010 for a period of 6 years. However, on the same date the MTARNG service representative executed a prior-service SLRP Addendum stating the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021501
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as master sergeant (MSG), his pay grade as E-8, and his date of rank (DOR) as 11 March 1985. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3961, provides the legal authority for the retired grade of Army personnel on the Retired List. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he retired from active duty in the grade of E-8 because he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021503
Terminating his SLRP incentive because of an error on the part of the State SLRP manager nearly 3 years after he was granted this incentive would be an injustice to him and his family. The applicant provides copies of the following: * Orders Number 223-008 * two SF 50 * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) * Annex L (SLRP Addendum, ARNG) * Email from the Missouri ARNG (MOARNG) SLRP Manager * Request for ETP for SLRP memorandum CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021506
At the time of processing through the DES, the diagnosis of PTSD was not considered by the physical evaluation board (PEB); the SRP determined that the PTSD condition was eliminated to the applicants possible disadvantage during that process. The SRP noted the applicants recorded symptoms at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) examination in November 2010 were significantly more than the reported symptoms in the treatment records and at the medical evaluation board (MEB) psychiatric...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021509
The applicant requests inclusion of his period of service in Afghanistan from 23 June 2007 through 5 August 2007 on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). For a Reserve Soldier ordered to active duty and deployed to a foreign country, enter the following three statements in succession. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the 2 October 2007 DD Form 214 to show at block...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021510
The applicant provides: * Personnel Service Detachment (Provisional), 2d Battalion (Provisional), 5th Personnel Group Orders 005-206, dated 24 May 1994 * DA Form 67-8 (U.S. Army Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period ending 8 December 1994 * Headquarters, Engineer Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Operational Order (OPORD) 95-425 (Iron Endeavor), dated 20 December 1995 * DA Form 67-8 for the period ending 18 August 1996 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. At the time the applicant submitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021514
The applicant requests an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge (DD). 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. In General Court-Martial Order Number 22, dated 21 November 1994, the general court-martial authority approved the court-martial finding and sentence and directed that,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021515
The PEB found the applicant's conditions prevented her from performing the duties required of her grade and military specialty and determined that the applicant was physically unfit due to the two conditions that failed retention standards. Specifically, it states that when a mental disorder that develops in service as a result of a highly-stressful event is severe enough to bring about the veterans release from active military service, the rating agency shall assign an evaluation of not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021528
On 12 June 2006, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) because of an adjustment disorder and personality disorder. He submitted an application requesting the narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 be changed from personality disorder to show he received a medical discharge, as he asserts he was being treated for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021530
His claim of inability to perform ADLs due to traumatic injury beyond 30 days was disapproved because his loss did not meet the standards for TSGLI. He submitted the same application and medical documents he previously provided (signed) on 16 March 2012. In each appeal, his claim of inability to perform ADLs due to traumatic injury beyond 30 days was disapproved because his loss did not meet the standards for greater TSGLI benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021535
Due to the incidents that have happened in the unit and the statements that I have read I believe that [the applicant] is a homosexual. On 23 August 1988, the separation authority approved the findings and recommendation of the administrative board and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15 (Homosexuality) with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021536
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 February 1979, the separation authority approved his request for 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, and directed the applicant receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge with reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021538
Additionally, the Military Awards Branch reviewed the applicant's service record but found this record does not contain a DD Form 215, dated 31 October 1995, or permanent orders authorizing the Purple Heart. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he 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 insufficient basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021541
In a memorandum for record, dated 10 May 1988, the applicant's company commander stated on 9 May 1988 the applicant reported to him to discuss if she was aware of her Article 15 for cocaine use and that as part of the punishment she was reduced to pay grade E-3/PFC even though she continued to wear the rank of E-4 (unlawful wear of insignia Article 134, UCMJ). On 7 August 1990, after consulting with counsel, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021544
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140021544 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. However, his records contain Special Orders Number 193, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Campbell, KY, on 13 July 1970 ordering his discharge from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021545
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all awarded or authorized awards for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). 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, as previously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021546
On 17 November 1969, he was transferred to Fort Knox, Kentucky where he remained until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 20 January 1971 due to the expiration of his term of service. There is also no evidence of his being awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that treatment was made a matter of record, there appears to be no basis for granting his request for a Purple Heart at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021547
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: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) 2. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was assigned to U.S. Army Strategic Communications Command Facility in Vietnam from 15 October 1965 to 25 June 1966 (total...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021549
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. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021550
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Purple Heart * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor First Class Unit Citation * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 101st Airborne Division during his service in the...