ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002706
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is authorized award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002707
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 24 August 2009, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge and was granted a personal appearance before that board with counsel on 5 April 2010. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was denied due process, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002710
(3) on 17 July 2007, the applicant was recommended for promotion by the Commander of the PAARNG. The Reserve Officer Promotion Act states, "The effective date of promotion and date of rank of an officer promoted under the vacancy system is the date the Chief, National Guard Bureau extends Federal recognition. The applicant contends his DOR for promotion to CPT should be adjusted from 29 November 2007 to 17 August 2006, when he first became eligible for promotion to CPT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002719
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 16 January 1967 to 4 January 1970; b. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002729
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and to show his date of birth (DOB) as 24 May 1944 instead of 25 May 1944. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002730
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. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002736
The applicant states he would like a review of his military records to determine if he is eligible for award of the Purple Heart. Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Records) does not show he was wounded in action while serving in Vietnam. Notwithstanding his contentions and his sincerity, in the absence of evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002737
There is no evidence in his military records that shows he was recommended for or awarded a second ARCOM. In the absence of orders or any other evidence indicating he was awarded the second award of the ARCOM, the NPRC letter he provided is insufficient evidence on which to base correction his DD Form 214 to show two awards of the ARCOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002739
He submitted his TSGLI application for review back in August 2010 and a determination was made on 30 November 2010. This would mean he still had two qualifying ADLs for 60 days after that hospitalization, which would be an additional $50,000. In his appeal the applicant: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002741
The applicant provides copies of his: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) * Standard Form (SF) 601 (Immunization Record) 3 April to 4 May 1973 * DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 10 August 1973 (first page only) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), which was last reviewed on 12 October 1973 * SF 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 17 August 1974 * SF 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 17 August 1974 * SF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002743
Additionally, he requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award. 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 Vietnam Service Medal and the Overseas Service Bar * adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002744
c. The applicant was improperly separated under Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct. The applicant consulted with counsel and he was advised of the basis for the contemplated separation action for commission of a serious offense, the type of discharge he could receive, the possible effects of this discharge, and the procedures and rights available to him. A discharge under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002747
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 19 September 1989, the appropriate authority (a brigadier general) approved his request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002748
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. The Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office does not show the FSM was a POW during the Vietnam War. The applicant has provided no substantive evidence to show the FSM was a POW during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002749
He only accepted the position because he was informed by the State Incentives Manager at the time in question that he would receive his bonus in full. He accepted a temporary military technician position after the State Incentive Manager confirmed he would remain bonus eligible and it appears his second installment of the bonus ($10,000.00) was not paid because he was in a temporary military technician status when the payment was due. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002750
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 the last name "Andrews" vice "Anderson" in item 19b (Nearest Relative). _______ _ _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 | 20140002751
He states: * the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, Major (MAJ), Judge Advocate General's Corps, Promotion Selection Board convened and he was not selected for promotion * he was not considered by a selection board for promotion to MAJ, and it is reasonable to believe the board viewed the GOMOR, which has since been transferred from the performance to the restricted section of his OMPF * the AER will preclude any chance of him being selected for promotion * he was directed by HRC to show cause why he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002758
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002758 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 12f is obtained from the Enlisted Records Brief and shows the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002758
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002758 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 12f is obtained from the Enlisted Records Brief and shows the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002760
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). On 28 November 1969, the applicant was released from active duty. __________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 | 20140002766
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 October 2013 to show award of the: * Legion of Merit (LOM) * Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) * Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM) (1st Award) * Joint Service Achievement Award (JSAM) (3rd Award) 2. Sufficient evidence has been presented showing the applicant was awarded the JSCM (1st Award), JSAM (3rd Award), and Marksman Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002767
His records contain a USAREC Form 1166, dated 11 August 2009, which shows he contracted for SELRES Special Pay in the amount of $20,000 annually for a period of 3 years, ending on 10 August 2012. The ARNG, Personnel Policy Division stated the applicant had already been paid $30,000 of the $45,000 total from the amended contract he signed in September 2013 and that there was no evidence to show the 66P special pay amount was reduced from $20,000 to $15,000. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002768
The flag was removed on 15 April 2013. c. His original Presidential List was approved on 29 April 2013. e. On 29 April 2013, the Secretary of Defense approved and signed Presidential List 18-13. f. On 23 December 2013, the applicant was promoted to CPT with an effective date of 17 December 2013. g. The applicant was cleared of any wrongdoing in the Army Regulation 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers) investigation; therefore, he should be granted an adjustment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002769
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). This letter notified him that he had completed the required years of service and he would be eligible for retired pay at age 60, upon application. The applicant's records show he made an election and elected Option A (I decline to make an election until Age 60).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002771
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 2013 to show his place of entry into active duty and his home of record at time of entry as XXXX S____ Drive, Killeen, TX. HRC Orders A-11-220474A01, dated 19 November 2012, amended HRC Orders A-11-220474A by changing the period of active duty to 368 days with an ending date of 30 November 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002772
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 August 1986 to show the same awards and decorations that are listed in item 9 (Awards, Decorations & Campaigns) of her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record). She contends she should have a final DD Form 214; however, USAR Soldiers not on active duty receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002782
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002782 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he completed 2 years and 2 months of foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting block 22c on the DD Form 214 to show 2 years, 2 months and 1 day.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002784
This notification announced anticipated changes to the AMEDD Special Pays and stated, in pertinent part, the following: * official notification announcing any program changes would be released via an All Army Activities (ALARACT) message once all the details were finalized * effective 1 October 2013, RNISP would no longer be authorized for AOC 66H * nurses in AOC 66H would remain in their current RNISP contracts until they expired; however, no new RNISP contracts would be offered after 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002788
On 20 November 1991, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of AWOL from 3 September 1991 to 14 November 1991. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Discharges under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002791
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of his military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was recommended for, authorized, or awarded the CIB. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the CIB because he served with the B-20 Mobile Strike Force, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in the RVN; he was involved in several incidents that qualify him for the CIB; and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002792
On 12 April 1994, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate action against him with a general discharge for a pattern of misconduct. The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge and directed he receive a general discharge. On 5 May 1994, the applicant was accordingly discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DA Form 24 (Service Record) which shows in: * section 2 (Chronological Record of Military Service) he was assigned to the 573d Transportation Detachment performing duties as an aircraft electrician from 8 October 1963 to 23 October 1964 * section 5 (Service Outside Continental United States) he was credited with service in Vietnam from 8 October 1963 to 25 October 1964 4. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002796
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of bronze service stars (to be affixed to the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM)) or the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002797
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 AR20130016461 on 17 October 2013. The applicant has provided new evidence that requires consideration by the Board. The evidence of record does not support paying the applicant a $10,000.00 OAB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002798
The applicant states his DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) shows his enlistment MOS as 35M and he is requesting it be corrected to show MOS 09S. The applicant provides Orders 1088002, dated 17 March 2011, issued by the Sacramento MEPS, wherein it amended Order 1088001, dated 17 March 2011, pertaining to initial active duty for training (IADT) to read MOS 09S vice MOS 35M. Although the specific reasons as to why his orders were changed and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002800
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 24 September 1990, to show he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) and Ranger Tab. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence to show he satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests for award of the EIB while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002804
The applicant states: * he never received an initial Federal recognition order * there was an error in the system as stated by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) * his state appointment orders are dated 5 October 2011, but effective 10 September 2011 * he finished Officer Candidate School (OCS) on 6 August 2011 and he completed the Officer Basic Course on 12 October 2012 * he possesses a bachelors degree in science * he is requesting Federal recognition be granted to complete his promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002806
In a letter, written to the VA, dated 20 January 2011, an officer identifies himself as the applicant's former unit commander and states he remembers the applicant being directly exposed to several mortar and rocket blast waves, which led to a head injury after a fall during an enemy engagement at Taji, Iraq. In a statement, dated 3 January 2012, an individual identifies himself as a former "combat medic NCOIC" and states he treated the applicant on 24 April 2004 shortly after he sustained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002809
Paragraph 2-11c(2) of Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states if the Soldier was transferred to the Retired Reserve or discharged on or after 25 February 1975, retired grade will be that grade which a commissioned officer or enlisted Soldier held while on active duty or in an active Reserve status for at least 185 days or 6 calendar months. Since the governing regulation states the retired grade will be that grade which a commissioned officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002812
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Afghanistan. The applicant provides: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Certificate * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Evaluation Report) * DD Form 214 * Certificate of Training CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002813
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 22 (MOSs) he was awarded primary MOS 76P on 10 December 1967 * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 29 January 1967 to 12 February 1968 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he performed duties as a Card Punch Operator in duty MOS 74B (Card Punch Operator) and a Stock Control Account Specialist in duty MOS 76P in Vietnam * item 38 he was assigned to Headquarters and Maintenance Support Company, 27th Maintenance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002822
The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show a letter of commendation. ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140002822 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140002822 2 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002823
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was authorized an extension of non-temporary storage (NTS) of his household goods (HHG) at government expense (in effect, remission of his NTS debt). The evidence of record shows the applicant separated from active duty on 31 May 2010 and his discharge orders indicate he was authorized movement of his HHG at government expense up to 180 days subsequent to his ETS date. The governing regulation states the authority for HHG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002825
On 3 April 1974, he submitted a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military or Naval Record) requesting correction of the SSN on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant served under SSN xx0-xx-xxx8 throughout his military service. There is no evidence that this SSN was ever entered in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002826
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. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 17 April 1979 in the rank/grade of private/E-1 under the provisions of section III, chapter 14,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002827
There is no record that his service in Vietnam is documented on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 by: a. adding award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002828
The applicant served in Iraq during the period his unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation but was released from active duty prior to the finalization of this award. It is appropriate to correct the applicant's records by adding the Meritorious Unit Commendation to his authorized awards on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious Unit Commendation to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002831
The applicant provides no additional evidence. His service record is void of evidence and he has not provided any evidence which shows he attempted to transfer educational benefits prior to leaving military service. Unfortunately, the evidence of record shows he was discharged prior to completing 6 years of service in the Armed Forces; therefore, he is not entitled to the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002832
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows a. in item 31 (Foreign Service) service in: * Korea from 11 December 1959 through 28 January 1961 * Germany from 16 July 1963 through 11 June 1966 * Vietnam from 1 December 1966 through 19 October 1967 b. in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002832
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows a. in item 31 (Foreign Service) service in: * Korea from 11 December 1959 through 28 January 1961 * Germany from 16 July 1963 through 11 June 1966 * Vietnam from 1 December 1966 through 19 October 1967 b. in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar *...