ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008176
The applicant states: * As a result of a prior records correction the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal was deleted from his DD Form 214 and the Iraq Campaign Medal was added * He served in Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 6 January 2003 until 19 March 2003, which qualifies him for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * The criteria for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon changed in 2006 to include the period he served in Iraq 3. In an application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008256
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge (under honorable conditions) to a fully honorable discharge. On 2 October 1996, the applicant was notified that she was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008261
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008266
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 needs to show his Vietnam campaign service * he was in Vietnam from August 1965 to July 1966 * he is a boots-on-the-ground Vietnam veteran 3. Records show he participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008421
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130004978 on 24 October 2013. As such, it would be appropriate 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 adding the Army Commendation Medal for the period 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008512
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. At any time during the period of coverage, if a retiree with SBP spouse and child coverage were to die, his family would receive an SBP annuity. He retired on 1 September 2008, there is no evidence that shows he requested to withdraw from the SBP in the required timeframe.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008544
On 29 January 1997, the following synopsis of the applicant's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) rehabilitation activities was provided to his unit: a. The unit commander cited: * the applicant was enrolled in ADAPCP on 14 January 1994 * he was disenrolled from ADAPCP on 6 February 1996 * he was enrolled in ADAPCP on 28 January 1997 for the second time * he demonstrated a lack of potential for continued Army service due to his failure to follow his treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008554
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He asks that the Board review his 6 good years of service and the service he has provided to the working men of America. The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows a separation program number of 246, denoting he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 - for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008617
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations, and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008638
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | AR20140008666
He did not really want to be discharged from the military. A DA Form 268 (Report of Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions), dated 21 June 1983, which shows he was being eliminated under chapter 10. c. Orders Number 203-401, dated 22 July 1983, reducing him to pay grade E-1 effective 6 July 1983. d. A DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 28 July 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Separations), chapter 10. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008668
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 27 December 1950. His DD Form 214 shows in item 5 (Date of Birth) - 28 December 1950. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show the DOB listed on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008676
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008695
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 4 May 2014 to show the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. The applicant provides a certificate awarding him the NATO Medal. 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 214, ending on 4 May 2014, the NATO Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008702
A review of the applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) or a copy of the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty this period on 1 February 1983 and he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 29 September 1989 under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008702
A review of the applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) or a copy of the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty this period on 1 February 1983 and he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 29 September 1989 under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008765
f. A review of the applicant's request for discharge and his counsel's portion of the document fails to show any evidence he was informed that after a two-year period his discharge would be "automatically" upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant contends his discharge should be upgraded because: * he was 16 years of age when his parents consented to his entry into the USAR * the Army recruiter may have improperly waived certain restrictions to allow him to enter the RA * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008789
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as it is listed on his DA Form 873.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008818
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retiring from military service. The applicant contends his educational benefits should be transferred to his dependents under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill because he was never informed of the requirement to transfer the benefit before he retired from military service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008861
His attitude and behavior changed from the day of his enlistment to his last period of being absent without leave (AWOL). On 1 August 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008886
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: a. his duty assignment/service in Southeast Asia and b. award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008921
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008921 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Records in their database indicated he had received a final CRSC determined letter on 8 August 2013. There is no evidence of record and he provided none showing he met all of the requirements for CRSC for his medical conditions of PTSD and Tinea Versicolor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008925
The applicant requests: a. an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to general under honorable conditions, b. in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 August 1961 to show: * his service number (SN) as RA XX XXX 357 * his year of birth as 1936 * his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-5464 * his enlistment date as November 1954 c. correction of his 4th Army Form 135 (Judge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140008952
He states his DD Form 214 does not show his service in Vietnam; however, he was there in 1971. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service), he completed foreign service in * U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) from 1 April 1971 to 18 July 1971 * U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC)/Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 9 September 1971 through 22 March 1972 * item 38 (Record of Assignments), he was assigned to duty in Vietnam with two units * Company H, 75th Rangers, 3rd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009022
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The copy of the DD Form 214 he provides and the copy in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) show his character of service was honorable. 6. Review of his OMPF failed to reveal orders awarding him the BSM or any evidence indicating such orders were published.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009047
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) stated the authority to award the Purple Heart was delegated to hospital commanders. There is no evidence in his record that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. Awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge effective 19 January 1968; c. deleting from his DD Form 214 to the "VSM" and "Sharpshooter"; and d. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009048
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and his discharge orders be corrected to reflect a reentry (RE) code of RE-1. He was also a Reserve officer who was honorably discharged and officers are not assigned RE codes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009106
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 5 June 1971 to show award of the Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 June 1971 to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009130
Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, there appears to be no error or injustice or a basis to grant his request. 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. ___________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 | AR20140009153
The applicant requests that item 11 of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) title as Allied Trades Specialist. 2. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows his MOS title as Machinist. 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry Machinist in item 11 and replacing it with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009159
The applicant provides: * Letter from DFAS, dated 15 January 2014 * DD Form 2656 (Date for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 13 May 2014 * Divorce decree, dated 21 November 1991 * DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Change Certificate), dated 14 May 2014 * Certificate of marriage, dated 1 June 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. An election to decline to participate in the SBP must be made prior to the effective date of retirement or else coverage automatically defaults to full spouse (or child...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009235
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) for the period ending 7 October 2003 to show his foreign service and deployment to Kuwait. However, his specific inclusive dates of service in Kuwait cannot be determined from the available evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009239
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by: * deleting the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 1 bronze service star * showing award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 2. As he elects award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal in lieu of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, it would be appropriate to grant him the requested relief and correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009245
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge), an email message from a retired colonel, his promotion orders to specialist four (E-4), Daily Staff Journals for November 1968 and 29 December 1967, and an air assault summary matrices for July through December 1967 (less November). Awarding him the Air Medal for achievement on 29 December 1967; b. correcting his DD Form 214 by deleting the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009289
The applicant requests correction of his record to show the correct dates of his deployment to Afghanistan and Kazakhstan. A 6 March 2014 Deployment History Out Processing Report shows two deployment entries of 16 August 2010 15 August 2011 (Afghanistan) and 2 September 2012 23 September 2012 (Kazakhstan). The preponderance of evidence shows his deployment to Afghanistan should be shown as 16 August 2010 to 15 August 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009298
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was awarded MOS 36A (Wireman) on 16 July 1964. Although his DA Form 20 shows he performed the duties of a reconnaissance sergeant while he was in Vietnam, it appears that at the time of his REFRAD, on 31 July 1966, he held MOS "36A1O" which is currently reflected on his DD Form 214. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009305
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (ARCOM w/OLC) to indicate a second award. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the ARCOM w/OLC in official orders dated March 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 issued on 2 December 2012 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009358
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of the orders retiring him for permanent disability by replacing the entries "Not Applicable" with correct entries for the lines pertaining to "Disability retirement," "Basic pay," "Completed over 4 years of active service as Enl [enlisted] or WO [warrant officer]," and "Member of an armed force on 24 Sep 1975." He indicates the following statements listed on the orders are incorrect: * "Disability Retirement: Not Applicable" * "Basic pay: Not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009408
His records contain the following: * USMA Form 2-515 (Cadet Excusal), date 12 August 1996, which shows he incurred a lower back injury on 12 July 1996 while performing military jump training * three Standard Forms 600 (Health Record Chronological Record of Medical Care) which show from 12 to 25 August 1996 he received treatment for a lower back injury as a result of a parachute jump 6 weeks earlier 3. Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) on 24 May 2013, released him from active duty by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009437
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The commander administering the Article 15 proceedings determined the applicant committed the offenses in question during a closed Article 15 hearing after considering all the evidence submitted by the applicant. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140009437 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140009437 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009454
The applicant, the grandson of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests: * the FSM be awarded the American Campaign Medal * correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Honorable Discharge) to show the American Campaign Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp * issuance of the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp 2. He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009520
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she elected enrollment in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) under Option A instead of Option C. 2. In this acknowledgement form, the applicant affirmed the DD Form 2656-5 was required to be completed within 90 days from the date of her 20-year letter. Also on the form was a statement saying, effective 31 December 2000, personnel receiving a 20-year letter were automatically enrolled in Option C (coverage for spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009522
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009522 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests consideration by the Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) General Officer Assignment Advisory Board (GOAAB) and General Officer Promotion Selection Board (GOPSB). On 7 May 2014, he contacted the GOAAB board team again to let them know he had not received his "Eligible" notification and wanted to submit his written desire to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009523
The applicant requests removal of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) dated 4 June 2011 from her official military personnel file (OMPF). On 23 August 2011, by letter, HRC notified the applicant that her records indicated she had received a GOMOR on 4 June 2011, after the convene date of the promotion selection board. However, on 9 May 2013, the DASEB notified her that after careful review and consideration of the facts and evidence in her case, the DASEB determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009531
The applicant provides: * self-authored statement * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), dated 12 February 2014 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 April 1972, the following charges were preferred against the applicant: * for being AWOL on or about 26 January 1972 until on or about 14 February 1972 * for being AWOL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009532
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009532 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 August 1982 to show the Korea Defense Service Medal. 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 214 the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009547
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings) by removing the diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). In the opinion of the evaluating physicians, the condition(s) existed prior to service (EPTS). After completion of his EPSBD proceedings, he concurred with findings, and requested that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009570
The applicant states: * his offense should have been covered under the Armys limited use policy and not considered a serious offense * many Soldiers received a less harsh penalty during the same time for the same offense * at the time of his discharge limited use could not be proven * he was under a new command * sufficient time has passed to prove his claim of limited use * he informed his command that he needed help and they gave him a urinalysis test * he deserves to have his record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009626
Block 1 (Medical Condition) states mid-back pain. Chapter 3 provides guidance for the various medical conditions and physical defects which may render a Soldier unfit for further military service and which fall below the standards required for service. __________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 | AR20140009634
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his rank as staff sergeant (SSG) * his pay grade as E-6 * his date of rank (DOR) as 4 May 1970 * award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) 2. 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; for the...