ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002119
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge 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. The applicant's request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002120
The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in * item 5 (Oversea Service), Saudi Arabia from 8 January 1991 through 12 May 1991 * item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with (9mm) Pistol Bar * First Class (Expert) Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * Army Service Ribbon * National Defense Service Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002121
It states an uncharacterized separation is an entry-level separation. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002123
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device (5th Award) and multiple awards of the Air Medal (AM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows the campaigns for Vietnam. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the ARCOM with "V" Device and ARCOM with first and third oak leaf clusters.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002124
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 23 May 2007, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct by commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12(c). The applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action and recommended the applicant receive a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002127
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty (REFRAD), retirement, or discharge. The DD Form 214 he received properly shows his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002128
However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), in lieu of trial by court-martial on 31 May 2011. Although the applicant contends that he was unable to return to his duty station due to an ice storm, there is no evidence in his record and he has not provided sufficient evidence to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002129
His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 31 October 1969, shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-X1X6." Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 398. 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 his SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002132
A review of every document contained in his available military personnel and health records, many of which bear his signature, shows his SSN consistently appears as "XX4-XX-XXXX" throughout his tenure of service. The evidence of record shows his SSN consistently appeared as "XX4-XX-XXXX" on every document in his available service personnel and health records throughout his period of military service. Based on the SSN Card from the Social Security Administration, his SSN is currently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002135
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * social security number (SSN) as "xxx-x4-xxxx" instead of "xxx-x0-xxxx" * place of birth as "Cleveland" instead of "Clevelan" 2. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant provided the requested SSN and place of birth during his accession processing. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002135
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * social security number (SSN) as "xxx-x4-xxxx" instead of "xxx-x0-xxxx" * place of birth as "Cleveland" instead of "Clevelan" 2. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant provided the requested SSN and place of birth during his accession processing. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002139
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 12 March 1980 be corrected to show his social security number (SSN) with the last four numerals "6174" instead of "6134." __________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 | 20140002146
n. In June 2013, a PEBLO (not Mr. Rxxxx) sent the applicant a DA Form 199, dated 21 May 2013, reflecting an informal PEB had determined that he continued to have an unfitting medical condition, but his rating was downgraded to 30% and recommended his permanent disability retirement. Counsel provides copies of the following: * applicant's Declaration * Joint DoD/VA Disability Evaluation Pilot Referral * DA Form 3947 * Annex 1 to Appendix C (Impartial Provider Review (IPR) Request) * two DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002149
The applicant requests, in effect, issuance of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was removed from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). His records contain: a. a letter from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency Physical Disability Branch, dated 6 March 1996, which states his eligibility to receive disability retirement pay was terminated effective 7 April 1996 because of his failure to report for his periodic medical examination;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002152
The applicant provides: * Congressional correspondence * Letters to/from the National Personnel Records Center * Letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) * Request pertaining to military records * Statement from Mr. J-----y C. W---s * Mr. J-----y C. W---s' certificate for award of the Purple Heart * Letter from First Sergeant (1SG) E----d C--e (Retired) * DA Form 1 (Morning Report) * Previous Record of Proceedings CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Lieutenant McK---t and he (the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002153
Promotion will not be used solely as a reward for past performance " Warrant officers must go through the Federal recognition process, and the promotion effective date is when the scroll is signed. This memorandum states all initial appointments of warrant officers and appointments in a higher grade (promotion) by warrant or commission will be issued by the President effective 7 January 2011. c. Before NDAA 2011, all ARNG warrant officer promotions effective DOR were the date of the State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002155
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002155 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-9xxx instead of xxx-xx-8xxx. However, his military personnel records contain a DA Form 41 and other documents which show his SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002157
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 14 December 1973 to show the: * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart * Joint Service Commendation Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal 2. However, in the absence of orders or documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, in addition to a record of treatment and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002162
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as first lieutenant (1LT); his pay grade as O-2; his home of record (HOR) as XXX K____ Street, Walterboro, South Carolina 29488; his date of initial entry training (IET) as 8 June 2001; and 1 year of foreign service. It provides that the HOR for Reserve Component Soldiers is the HOR at the time the Soldier is ordered to active duty and will be reflected on the active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002164
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). She provides: * Self-authored statement * Memorandum, Subject: Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter), dated 25 October 2000 * DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity), dated 13 May 2013 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate), dated 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002165
Both his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) and the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his retirement show he was awarded or authorized a plethora of awards and decorations, to include one MSM. He provides two DA Forms 4980-12 that show: a. on 7 December 1987, he was awarded the MSM for exceptionally meritorious service while serving as Platoon Sergeant, Company C, 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3d Armored Division, during the period 15 January 1985 to 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002170
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge. On 15 May 1978, after consulting with counsel, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 9 June 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002176
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show the correct spelling of his last name as "Schumacher" vice "Schumaker." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show the spelling of his last name as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002179
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired on 9 November 2013 with 20 years and 21 days of active duty service. The CRDP program provides a 10-year phase-out of the offset to military retired pay due to receipt of VA disability compensation. The applicant was disabled.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002180
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN)) listed in item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to be shown as "5XX-1X-6XXX" instead of "4XX-6X-7XXX." His military record contains the following: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) which lists his SSN as verified by the SSA * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 14 October 1964, which does not list his SSN * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002184
The applicant requests removal of an Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) order from her official records. The applicant states, in effect, that her Army Military Human Resource Record contains two orders awarding her the first award of the AGCM and both orders contain different dates. She was commissioned as a second lieutenant on 25 May 2006 with a concurrent call to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002186
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his education benefits were transferred to his eligible dependent in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active service or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002187
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 23 June 2011 through 6 January 2012 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant provides: * Court Disposition Order CV13-00XX-XX * Officer Special Review Board (OSRB) Record of Proceedings and Appeal * Contested OER * Sworn statements * Memorandum for Record (Second Interview with Applicant) * Army Regulation (AR) 15-6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002188
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) upon application for retired pay at age 60. The applicant states, in effect, she has no spouse. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant timely completed a DD Form 2656 electing not to participate in the SBP * showing DFAS timely received and processed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002190
The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. However, his reconstructed record contains a Certification of Military Service and the applicant provides the FSM's DD Form 214 which are sufficient for the Board to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his first name as Ivxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002192
There is nothing in the typical source documents that confirms he was wounded in action and/or treated for a combat injury/wound: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 does not show he was in a patient status * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 does not reflect a combat wound or injury * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show he was awarded the Purple Heart * his records do not contain general orders awarding the Purple Heart * his name is not shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002193
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. It provides that the DD Form 214 will be prepared to reflect an individual's service as it exists on the date of release from active duty or discharge. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002196
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service. The available evidence shows that the applicant served in Iraq from 5 May 2009 through 25 April 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 as follows: * Item 12f 11 Months, 21 Days * Item 13 adding "Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002197
His DD Form 214 for the period does not reflect the AFEM, MUC, or PUC as awarded or authorized awards. DAGO Orders Number 27, dated 27 December 1994, show that the 2d Battalion, 325th Infantry Airborne Regiment was awarded the MUC for exceptionally meritorious conduct during the period 6 August 1990 to 15 March 1991. There is no evidence of record nor did the applicant provide any evidence that shows the he was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment when it was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002200
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct military occupational specialty (MOS) and that he was promoted to pay grade E-5. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was awarded PMOS 16C2O while on active duty, and promoted to pay grade E-5 and awarded PMOS 13B4O while in the USAR. However, there are no orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded MOS 16C2O as his PMOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002203
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged for misconduct on 21 September 1995 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. ____________x_________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002204
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was medically retired after receiving an evaluation from the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES). The numerical designator 4 does not necessarily mean that the individual is unfit because of physical disability as defined in Army Regulation 635-40. b. Paragraph 9-12 (Request for PEB evaluation) states that the Reserve Component Soldiers with non-duty related medical conditions who are pending separation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002209
The applicant requests correction of the characterization of his service from uncharacterized to honorable. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows in item 24 (Character of Service) the entry "UNCHARACTERIZED." It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002210
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by showing his last name as ending in sen vice son. 2. The following documents contained in the applicants military records show his last name as ending in "sen": * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 24 (Service Record) 3. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002212
The applicant requests, in effect, additional service credit by correcting his records to show the time he served as the recruitment coordinator for the Jerome High School in Idaho as time on active duty. 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. His National Guard Bureau (NGB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002213
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that the last four digits of his Social Security Number are 69XX instead of 68XX. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002219
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) to show in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Army Good Conduct Medal * Item 14 (Military Education) the Law Enforcement Course was 16 weeks vice 8 weeks in duration and add the Military Police Investigator course 2. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002220
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to upgrade his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. He provides a copy of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision letter from his previous application. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), in effect at the time, prescribed the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002222
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 1351-2, dated 9 January 1968, that shows his grade/rank as SP5/E-5. The available evidence is sufficient to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was promoted to and released from active duty in the rank of SP5/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002228
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All documents in his military personnel record including his DD Form 214 reflect his middle name as Allen and he continued to use this name throughout his military career. ___________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 | 20140002231
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 Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). His records are void of evidence and he did not provide any evidence which indicates he ever served in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002238
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence shows his misconduct diminished the quality of his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002241
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002241 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002245
His record is void of ARCOM orders; however, his record contains a letter issued by the Chief, Military Awards Branch, which shows his name was amended on the letter order that awarded him the ARCOM, and on another letter containing a hand-written note that he was sent an ARCOM Certificate, Citation and amendment on 21 July 1975. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002247
A review of the applicant's Official Military Personnel File failed to show that the applicant was ever awarded the Bronze Star Medal. 8. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam Era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board...