ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002248
The DD Form 214 he received shows the following: * Item 12f (Foreign Service) "0000 Years, 00 Months, 00 Days" * Item 15b (High School Graduate or Equivalent) "NO" * Item 24 (Character of Service) "Uncharacterized" 9. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), as then in effect, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002254
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 Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam from 10 April 1969 to 8 June 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002256
Headquarters, U.S. Army Correctional Facility, Fort Riley, KS, General Court-Martial Order Number 272, dated 24 May 1985, shows that after completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews, the convening authority ordered the applicant's bad conduct discharge duly executed. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002258
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21-22 (Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative) * Special Orders Number 325 * Special Orders Number 365 * Special Orders Number 21 * Special Orders Number 51 * Special Orders Number 14 * DA Form 2876 (Report of Change to DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record)) * DA Form 20 * 2 memoranda * Letter of Commendation COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002259
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was retired due to physical disability. A DA Form 3947 (MEB Proceedings), dated in October 2004, reports: a. an MEB convened to evaluate his medical conditions: * Chronic bilateral ankle pain * Severe bilateral pes planus * Bilateral talar avascular necrosis b. all of the evaluated conditions were found to be unacceptable and he no longer met medical retention standards; c. he did not desire to continue on active duty;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002263
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her social security number (SSN) as "259-XX-XXXX." A review of documents contained in her military personnel records shows her SSN consistently appears as "263-XX-XXXX" throughout her tenure of service. Although the applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 to show the SSN as shown on her social security card, all of the documents in her military service records show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002265
The applicant requests his records be reviewed by a "medical review board" (MRB) and corrected to show he retired due to physical disability. The applicant provides: * Army Review Boards Agency letter, dated 10 January 2014 * his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), dated 23 December 2013 * DA Form 2166-7 (NCO Evaluation Report) (NCOER), for the period May 1995 through January 1996 * military medical records * Delta Waves Sleep Disorder and Research Center letter,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002266
The applicant, the former spouse of a former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's records to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and changed his election from spouse to former spouse so that she may be entitled to an annuity. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected child only coverage at his retirement in 1987. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002272
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The request for left eye injury was denied. The medical evidence submitted by the applicant supports the conclusion that the development of the left eye condition is not related to trauma and furthermore the medical evidence contains the applicant's admission that his left eye condition was not the result of any injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002280
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: * Republic of Vietnam Honor Medal Second Class Citation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star * Purple Heart * any unit awards he is entitled to based on his service in Vietnam 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002281
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he tested M-14 rifles * he was on the pistol team * unspecified sharpshooter and expert marksmanship qualification badges * completion of airborne training * award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 2. Since his DD Form 214 was amended to show marksmanship qualification badges and completion of airborne training, this portion of his request will not be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002286
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's mental health (MH) condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP agreed that the physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002288
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was promoted to staff sergeant (SSG) with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 June 2011. The message states, in part, Brigade/Battalion S-1 and Unit HR Specialists will assist Soldiers with updating their personnel records through the electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO) system and update training records through the S3/G3 Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATTRS) Representative. His request did not warrant a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002290
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states when he attended the Field Artillery Officer Basic School he was given an AER that shows he achieved course standards. The applicant provided no substantiating evidence to show the AER indicating marginal achievement is an error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002291
The applicant requests, in effect, that the reentry eligibility (RE) code on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from a 3 to a 1. d. Army Regulation 635-200 further states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002292
The applicant requests correction of the separation codes and the reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 5 November 2004 to show she was separated for physical disability with severance pay. A DD Form 214 is only issued to members of the USAR if they are being released from active duty. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of the narrative reason and separation codes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002294
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002294 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This pamphlet shows the 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 2 November 1968 to 28 February 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 2, dated 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002295
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 30 September 2003 to show his rank/grade as sergeant major (SGM)/E-9. The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows an incorrect rank and grade. He served on active duty while in the U.S. Army Reserve and/or ARNG from September 1983 to December 1990, December 1990 to May 1991, and May 1991 to May 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002297
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 2 January 2003 to show: * His service in Afghanistan from 14 March through 17 September 2002 * Combat Action Badge * Joint Service Commendation Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Kentucky Service Ribbon * "Special Forces Insignia" Combat Patch * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge * His last duty assignment and major command as the 3rd Special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002300
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. On 17 May 1973, a bar to reenlistment was initiated against him because of his record of NJP, outstanding debts, and insufficient support to his dependents. If the bar was lifted before he departed his unit for discharge, he could be eligible for an honorable discharge and reenlistment in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002301
The applicant states his ARCOM is not included in his military records. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 December 1976 * self-authored letter * pictures of his battalion commander, his ARCOM, and his unit information * newspaper clipping CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in: * item 5 (Oversea Service) he was credited with service in Korea from 7 January 1974 17 June 1975 * item 35 (Record of Assignments) ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002304
Amend Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and he is authorized to wear the Right Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (RSSI); and c. Amend Item 14 (Military Education) to show he completed the Dragon Gunnery Course from June 1989 through September 1989. The supporting documents have been reviewed, however, there is no substantiating evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002306
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002307
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that his conduct and efficiency ratings were excellent. The applicants records do not contain any evidence of disciplinary action. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show: * Award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Leadership Preparation Course * His MOS as 11B 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002308
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. Furthermore, he has not provided any documents other than his hand-written statement, that the commander tried to cover up the real circumstances of the truck accident. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140002308 3 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002312
The applicant provides: * Her certificate of birth * Her certificate of marriage * Her father's certificate of death * 1940 census of her father living with his parents * 1930 census showing her father living with his parents * 1910 census showing her grandfather, the FSM's brother * Birth certificate of the FSM's brother * Death certificate of the FSM's brother * Death certificate of the FSM's father * County Orphan Court Records * FSM's birth certificate * FSM's World War I registration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002313
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. It shows he was discharged on 26 April 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002315
The applicant states that her DD Form 214 does not reflect her service in Korea. Her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her discharge shows in item 12a that she entered active duty this period on 1997 01 17; that she served 2 years, 8 months, and 15 days of net active service this period in item 12c; and that she served 0000 00 00 of foreign service in item 12f. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002316
In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 30 December 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002317
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he elected Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for his spouse. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected to show he elected RCSBP coverage for his spouse within a year of their marriage. In 1998, when the applicant married, he had a 1-year period in which to submit an RCSBP election to provide coverage for his spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002321
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's disability and retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in or elimination of diagnoses of MH...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002323
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded the evidence did not support an unfit determination for any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002324
The applicant's military service records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 4 November 1971. Following counseling, he submitted a voluntary written request for 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. At the time an undesirable discharge would normally be given to an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002325
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002327
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002329
The applicant requests * correction of his records to show he served in Vietnam during five campaigns * award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal 2. The applicant has not provided, and the record does not contain, any evidence that shows he was cited for either a personal award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal or a unit award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002331
No DD form 214 is available for his warrant officer period of service. During his service with 145th Combat Aviation Battalion, from 26 November 1971 to 23 March 1972, this unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 1 October 1970 to 31 August 1972 based on DAGO Number 6, dated 1974. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002332
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The applicant states he enlisted for over 180 days prior to 30 November 1995, the cutoff date for award of the NDSM. ___________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 | 20140002332
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The applicant states he enlisted for over 180 days prior to 30 November 1995, the cutoff date for award of the NDSM. ___________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 | 20140002334
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Inasmuch as he was properly discharged for misconduct in accordance with the applicable regulations and since there is no evidence to show otherwise, there is no basis for upgrading his discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002334
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Inasmuch as he was properly discharged for misconduct in accordance with the applicable regulations and since there is no evidence to show otherwise, there is no basis for upgrading his discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002335
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 1993 to show: a. her deployment to Desert Shield/Storm from 1 December 1990 to 30 April 1991; and b. award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal Saudi Arabia, National Defense Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral "2," and the 101st Airborne Division patch for combat identification. Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002336
After consulting with counsel, the FSM submitted a 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. On 5 May 1972, the separation authority approved the FSM's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002344
The applicant states that on 23 January 2006 he signed a 6-year reenlistment contract and at the time he accepted an extension bonus of $15,000. The evidence of record shows the applicant signed a written agreement for a $15,000 bonus at the time of extension in the IDARNG for a period of 6 years on 23 January 2006. The evidence clearly shows that he extended on 28 July 2006 and accepted an indefinite MilTech position on 6 August 2006, which converted to a permanent MilTech position on 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002345
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. In conjunction with his enlistment, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XX7X. DISCUSSION AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002350
Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 April 1996 to show his character of service as honorable instead of uncharacterized. c. The applicant separated from the military on 20 April 1996 with an uncharacterized discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4, provided for the discharge or release from active duty upon termination of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002351
The applicant states he served in Vietnam from December 1968 to July 1969. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he should be awarded the CIB for his service in Vietnam is not in doubt, he has failed to show through evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that he met the criteria for award of the CIB. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002354
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 he completed 1 year and 2 months of foreign service instead of 1 year of foreign service in Vietnam. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 22c, he served in the U.S. Army Pacific for 1 year * item 30 (Remarks), he served in Vietnam from 14 October 1969 to 14 October 1970 6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002356
c. In November 2009, a separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17 (Other designated physical or mental conditions) was discussed with the Soldier and he stated that he wanted a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). On 17 February 2010, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002357
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 19 May 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial and issued an Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The applicant's request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions discharge was...