ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002833
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was a high school graduate and he was serving in the rank of sergeant (SGT). However, his contention that he was promoted to the rank of SGT is not supported by the evidence of record or the evidence submitted by the applicant. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002834
He further asks DFAS, in effect, if they could take the monthly payments from his retired pay during the next open season. He provides insufficient evidence to support his contention that he was given incorrect information from DFAS concerning the requirements to enroll his spouse and son as his SBP beneficiaries and, unfortunately, the request he provides is undated. The last open enrollment season was October 2005 through September 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002836
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * his rank as sergeant (SGT) * a secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS) 11B (Infantryman) * completion of the M198 Howitzer Course 2. He provides: a. a USAIS diploma that shows he completed Individual Infantry Training and his 11B PMOS orders; b. a Certificate of Training that shows he completed the M198 Howitzer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002837
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1987 to show: a. he retired as a first sergeant (1SG); and b. award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant provides: * amendment orders, dated 26 August 1987 * MSM orders and award certificate * DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 1987 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Retirement orders in the applicant's records show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002838
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 31 March 1968 to show completion of 6 years of service instead of only 6 days. The applicant completed two periods of active duty service and he was issued a separate DD Form 214 for each period. There is no evidence the applicant completed another period of active duty service of at least 90 days in duration that would have required the issuance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002839
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 November 1971 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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 for the period ending 31 May 1973 to add award of the: * Bronze Star Medal * National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002841
He states that his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM) and the Korean Service Medal (KSM). The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant's unit was awarded the ROK PUC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002842
Following consultation with legal counsel, he 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 DD Form 214 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. _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002844
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 Korean Service Medal. Although the applicant requested award of the Korean Service Medal, the available evidence shows he was not serving on active duty during the qualifying period of eligibility. _______ _ _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 | 20140002847
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Bronze Star Medal with "V" device * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars 8. The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service, and he was promoted to sergeant in less than 2 years. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002850
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002850 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002850
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002850 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002851
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which was created upon his entry on active duty along with multiple other documents that were prepared throughout his military service listed his SSN as "xxx-xx-4198." While in Vietnam, he was awarded multiple achievement, valor, and service awards, all listing his SSN as "xxx-xx-4198," with the exception of GO Number 17470 awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002852
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to honorable. The board found that the applicant did commit serious offenses (two DWI's and eight worthless checks) and recommended: * his separation from active duty with a general discharge under honorable conditions * suspension of his discharge for 6 months in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 1-20 11. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant petitioned the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002854
The applicant provides no additional evidence. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his records to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependents. The applicant's 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 or that he agreed to serve an additional 4 years in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002856
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to reflect the highest grade he held. It states, in pertinent part, that a commissioned officer who retires under any provision of law shall be retired in the highest grade in which they served on active duty satisfactorily, as determined by the Secretary of the military department concerned, for not less than six months. The highest grade the applicant held on active duty was CPT and he was computed for retired pay at that grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002858
On 2 May 1977, his commander recommended the applicant be required to appear before a board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct) to determine whether he should be discharged before the expiration of his term of service. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, for misconduct - conviction by civil court with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002859
This period of service qualifies him for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him his first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on his completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002860
On 2 June 1978, the applicants company commander recommended the applicant be discharged because of frequent incidents of a discreditable nature under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), paragraph 14-33. On 22 June 1978, a board of officers convened and after consideration of the evidence found the applicant had the ability to perform military duty in a satisfactory manner and his misconduct was evidenced by his conviction by a special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002861
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002861 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his DD Form 214 to show "SGT (T)."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002862
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 his date of birth (DOB) as 3 August xxxx. 2. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: His enlistment contract shows he used "8 March xxxx" as his DOB at the time of his enlistment, and on most of the documents contained in his personnel records; however, at the time his security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002863
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960). His military records contain Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam, General Orders Number 3608, dated 10 June 1966, awarding him the ARCOM for meritorious service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002866
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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002867
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses, the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the provisions of VASRD Section 4.129 were applicable, and a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002868
The applicant requests removal of a record of civil conviction from her record. The terms of this 36 months of probation, arrived at under "the First Offender Act," provided that no judgment of guilt was entered unless the probation was violated. The applicant requests that the record of civilian misconduct be removed from her record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002869
The applicant requests relief from 1 year of active duty service obligation (ADSO) that she incurred as a result of acceptance of a Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). The applicant states incorrect paperwork was required by the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Program prior to commissioning, thus incorrect paperwork was filed with the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC). b. Amending Headquarters, United States Army Cadet Command, Fort Knox, KY, Orders 142-013-A-9814, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002869
The applicant requests relief from 1 year of active duty service obligation (ADSO) that she incurred as a result of acceptance of a Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). The applicant states incorrect paperwork was required by the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Program prior to commissioning, thus incorrect paperwork was filed with the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC). b. Amending Headquarters, United States Army Cadet Command, Fort Knox, KY, Orders 142-013-A-9814, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002870
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: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Army Commendation Medal 2. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002871
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show entitlement to a $20,000.00 Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB). Annex E to DD Form 4 (NPSEB Addendum - ARNGUS) shows the applicant enlisted into MOS 94T, a CS MOS, and he would receive an NPS CS bonus (50/50 payment). Records show the applicant enlisted for an NPSEB for CS MOS 94T in the amount of $20,000.00 on 5 August 2008. a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002873
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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM), New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal, and New Jersey Vietnam 25th Anniversary Commemorative Medal. The applicant provides: * BSM award certificate * citation for the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal * certificate for the New Jersey Vietnam 25th Anniversary Commemorative Medal * Honorable Discharge Certificate from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002874
The applicant requests that the college transcripts, dated 31 December 1989, 23 May 1994, 27 May 1994, 3 February 1995, and 14 March 1995 be removed from the performance section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) or as an alternative, transferred to the restricted section of his AMHRR. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to remove properly filed documents from his records as he has requested. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002879
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: * Air Assault Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar (.45 Caliber) * Unit Citation for his service in the 564th Military Police Company 2. His record is void of any evidence and he has not provided evidence that shows he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar (.45...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002880
The applicant provides: * orders awarding him the Distinguished Flying Cross * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The disparity between his SSN on his DD Form 214 and his orders for the Distinguished Flying Cross is noted. Therefore, the "V" device is not authorized for the Distinguished Flying Cross because the award itself indicates it was awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002883
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 amending his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002884
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The applicant states: a. he is requesting award of this medal for serving more than 30 days of consecutive service in Germany during the period August 1945 and April 1946. b. he served during World War II with Company C, 717th Railway Battalion. The applicant's complete military records are not available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002888
He would like the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to consider his case since the AFBCMR is sticking with their decision that his disabilities were caused while on active duty in the Army and must be considered by the Army. g. A letter from the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA), dated 6 August 2013, wherein he was advised that if he would like the ABCMR to review his discharge from the Army active service (7 April 1993 through 28 February 2006) and change it to a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002890
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 | 20140002894
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he retired for length of service (non-Regular retirement) instead of disability or an increase in the percentage of his Army disability rating to 60 percent. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. A rating is not assigned until the PEB determines the Soldier is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002899
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the dates of his foreign service in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB). His records do not contain orders that show he was awarded the CIB or the EIB. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the dates of his foreign service in the Gulf War and award the CIB and the EIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002900
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. He has provided no substantive evidence to show he was a POW during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002901
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN)) listed in item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). His military records contain the following: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 2 December 1966, which does not list his SSN * DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check), dated 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002904
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was placed on the Retired List in the highest grade in which he served. The applicant served on active duty as a commissioned officer for 5 years, 10 months, and 5 days and was REFRAD in the rank of CPT. The highest grade the applicant held on active duty was CPT; however, he was placed on the Retired List in the pay grade of E-8 instead of the rank of CPT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002907
The applicant states he served honorably for 13 years. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 26 March 1988, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. Therefore, based on his record of indiscipline, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002908
The applicant provides: * orders, dated 11 June 1970, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal * a Medical Board Report Cover Sheet, dated 17 August 1970 * a letter, dated 24 March 1971, from the VA * his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 5 November 1970 * his orders permanently retiring him by reason of disability * his Certificate of Retirement, dated 1 October 1972 * * a letter, dated 26 December 2013, from the VA * a picture of an Army Commendation Medal * a letter, dated 20 January 2014,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002910
Although wear of multiple awards of this unit citation is not authorized, official military personnel and historical records will indicate all awards received. While he was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry, the unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award which was awarded for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002913
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. He understood if his request were accepted he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charge against him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002915
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Although multiple awards of this unit citation are not authorized for wear, official military and historical records will indicate all awards received. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13 October 1966 through 10 October 1969 * deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002916
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002916 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002916
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002916 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002918
Item 27 (Military Education) "Cook, 94B2O, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 8 weeks, 1969. c. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) lists the effective date, duty MOS, and Principal Duty as follows: * 26 September 1969, 09B (Trainee), Basic Training (BCT) * 22 November 1969, 64A, Advanced Individual Training (AIT) * 10 January 1970 Casual, En route to U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) * 20 January 1970, 64A, Light Vehicle Driver * 5 March 1971, Student, Replacement Detachment, U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) 5. The...