ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009656
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his military records by showing he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He also requests, as a new issue, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he was married. The applicant contends that his military records should be administratively corrected by showing he was awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009660
According to Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), dated 30 April 2010, paragraph 1-20(c), "Promotion of Soldiers pending referral to a Military Occupational Specialty Medical Retention Board, medical evaluation board, or PEB...per the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1372, Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for disability at the promotion list grade. The applicant provides: * National Guard Bureau (NGB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009738
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. However, it is not intended to award the Combat Action Badge to all Soldiers who serve in a combat zone or imminent danger area. This Board does not have authority to award the Combat Action Ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009751
The applicant states, in effect: * he retired on 1 August 2010 * he transferred education benefits to one child before he retired * his retirement briefing did not notify him that, for his other two sons to be eligible, he needed to transfer a portion of the education benefit to each * he was told nothing could be done, but recently learned he could request relief from the Board 3. The policy states eligible individuals include any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009802
The CRSC criteria are specifically for those military retirees who have combat related disabilities. Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. The applicant has submitted evidence to show that his PTSD is service related.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009823
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show his month of birth as July. 2. 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 records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009835
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) at the time provided that separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his service number as shown on his DD Form 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009859
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009859 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to honorable. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a GCM and he received a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009896
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by changing his date of birth (DOB) from 4 June 19XX to 4 January 19XX and adding the following awards: * Bronze Star Medal * 2nd award of the Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009909
Army regulations then in effect provided that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals would be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The SPD code "LBK" as shown on the applicants DD Form 214 was assigned for an involuntary release from active duty and specified the narrative reason for discharge as "Completion of Required Active Service" and that the authority for discharge under this separation program designator was Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009914
The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows his middle name as James when, in fact, it is Jules. His DD Form 214 for this period of active duty shows his middle name as James. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214 the middle name entry of James and replacing it with the middle name entry as Jules, as shown on his Certification of Birth.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009921
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a GCM and he received a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009932
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 reflects the SSN that appears to have been used throughout his entire period of 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 | AR20140009938
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Parachutist Badge and Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant states he was awarded the Parachutist Badge and Army Good Conduct Medal, but neither is listed on his DD Form 214 due to a clerical error. The applicant provided an Army Good Conduct Medal Certificate showing he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009942
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by changing his award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) to the Vietnam Service Medal and adding the awards of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). The applicant was awarded the AFEM for his service in Vietnam during two campaigns and is entitled to exchange that award for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009947
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by: * upgrading his general discharge to an honorable discharge * changing the narrative reason for his separation * correcting all medals and awards to include award the Humanitarian Service Medal and the National Guard Perfect Attendance Ribbon (2nd Award) 2. There is no evidence that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140009967
He was also not trying to get a discharge from the Army. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 29 July 1985. When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010022
The applicant states that his last name was legally changed and he desires his DD Form 214 to be corrected to show that change. His records from that date were changed to reflect his new last name. _______ _ 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 | AR20140010027
Additionally, he requests the narrative reason in block 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), shown as "Unsatisfactory Performance," be removed. On 18 October 1984, the applicant's commander initiated separation action under the provisions of chapter 13 (Separation for Unsatisfactory Performance), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). In an undated endorsement, the separation authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010028
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140010028 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 April 1969, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for elimination from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability). b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010032
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 award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * CMB *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010057
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Although he provides a birth certificate listing an individual with a similar name who was born on 25 June 1929, in the absence of his military records or at least his induction document it is presumed that the DOB shown on his DD Form 214 is correct. 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 | AR20140010133
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents before he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 27 August 2009. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, and 12304 (orders in support of contingency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010142
The record contains no evidence that the applicant was notified of the HQDA denial. The applicant's 20 April 1972 DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 with a UD. Since the applicant's entire local chain of command had recommended approval of his discharge request and it is unlikely he received the HQDA denial notice before his leave expired, the applicant had a valid reason to believe his request had been granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010159
It also shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the applicant's available records indicating that harassment by his command was the proximate cause of his AWOL offense. In the absence of evidence showing otherwise, it must be presumed his discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010229
The applicant requests correction of his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Certificate to show his service number (SN) as US XX 8XX XXX. He provided his ARCOM Certificate, dated 13 November 1968, which shows he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious achievement in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 31 May 1968 to 31 October 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Headquarters, 3d Brigade,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010246
However, his DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he was discharged under honorable conditions, on 4 November 1986, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance, in pay grade E-1. On 13 July 2009, he was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard and on 14 July 2009, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). There is no evidence to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010296
* he highlights item 6, titled "Service for Pay" which shows a "1" under YRS and a date of 29 October 1970 under "DATE COMP" * Army Regulation 37-104-2 identifies item 6 as designed to show years of service as well as the date of the last full year of service completed * the applicant was inducted on 29 October 1969 and had exactly one year of service for pay purposes on 29 October 1970 * item 8 is identified in Army Regulation 37-104-2 as showing the pay period for that pay voucher; this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010317
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence of record shows that the applicant was: * inducted into the AUS: 1969 09 10 * REFRAD: 1971 04 24 * Net Service this period: 1 year, 7 months, 15 days 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 10c of the applicant's DD Form 214 his date of induction as 10 September 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010323
The applicant requests his date of birth (DOB) and social security number (SSN) be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 30 September 1968. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his SSN with the last four numerals "51x6" and his DOB as 31 August 1948. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 31 August 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010325
Documents in his record showing the SSN XXX-X8-XXXX include: * a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) completed by the applicant prior to induction * a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) 4. When the applicant entered active duty, Soldiers were identified by an ASN. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The SSN the applicant claims is correct was recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010352
He requested consideration of his case by a board of officers and asked to personally appear before the board. The separation authority may issue an honorable discharge or general discharge if warranted by the overall record of service; however, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions of the regulation. The applicant's request that his discharge be upgraded was carefully considered, but there was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010367
Since he had been assigned to CDCEC on 13 January 1970, there were only 11 days in which he was not facing charges, AWOL, or in confinement as a result of misconduct or a court-martial. The separation authority subsequently approved the applicant's request for a discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. In addition, he went AWOL again prior to his return to military control on 4 November 1970 and he had almost 1 year of lost time due to being AWOL and/or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010401
The applicant states he is requesting the upgrade of his discharge for financial reasons. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Based on this record of indiscipline, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010410
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 August 2002 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The applicant states, in effect: * his records do not reflect award of the GWOTSM * he mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002 and the GWOTSM did not exist until after he was discharged * he joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 2011 and is eligible for the GWOTSM *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010458
This form shows he elected not to participate in the SBP. His application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records clearly indicates that he is electing not to participate in the SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant completed a DD Form 2656 electing not to participate in the SBP and that his spouse concurred with his decision, with any required notarizations, prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010491
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140010491 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010509
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for an accident that occurred during his first period of service in Korea. The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010630
The applicant requests correction of his records to allow for participation in the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) program. 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. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010711
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140010711 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He also cited the applicant's testimony that he had been wounded in Vietnam and had received the PH. General orders awarded him the ARCOM; however, the orders were issued in Vietnam after he had been found guilty of being AWOL in CONUS by a special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010749
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The DOB that was initially recorded in the applicant's military service records cannot be determined from the available military service records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by filing this ABCMR Record of Proceedings in his military service record to substantiate his date of birth is 1 December 1924, as shown on his WD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010765
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his general under honorable conditions discharge (GD) to honorable. On 31 May 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010783
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to the full amount of the Army College Fund (ACF) "kicker bonus" that he contracted for upon enlistment in the U.S. Army. The applicant states when he initially enlisted in the U.S. Army he contracted for the ACF in the amount of $33,000.00. The evidence of record also shows the applicant is being paid under the MGIB (Post-9/11 GI Bill) with the ACF "kicker"; however, the amount is capped at the level listed in the contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010784
The applicant requests, in effect, the following: * a change of her uncharacterized discharge to an honorable or a general discharge * correction of item 26 (Separation Code) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) 2. The regulation stated in: a. Paragraph 5-11 - Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entry on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010878
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). On 4 December 1973, the applicant submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge based on erroneous enlistment due to his medical condition. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010887
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Vietnam Service Medal 7. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him this medal for the period 4 September 1969 through 29 April 1971 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140010965
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty this period on 22 April 1980 and he was discharged on 17 November 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. Commander, U.S. Army Military Personnel Center, Alexandria, VA, message, date-time-group 081012Z September 1982, that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140011131
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. 29 July 1974, for failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty and for reporting to work unshaven; c. 19 February 1975, for violating a lawful...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140011197
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. A DD Form 214 shows the applicant was honorably retired from active duty on 30 November 2004, based on sufficient service for retirement, and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Retired) effective 1 December 2004. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | AR20140011215
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 following: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 2. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the following: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * NDSM * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Field Medical Badge *...