ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002919
There is no record evidence showing the FSM made an RCSBP election. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for Reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The applicant contends her rights were violated under Public Law 397, section 202(a)(3)(B), because she was never notified of her husband's failure to participate in the SBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002924
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 September 2012 to show his deployment to Afghanistan. Item 18 (Remarks) of this DD Form 214 shows the following deployments: * Iraq from 11 February to 6 June 2003 * Iraq from 3 August 2007 to 20 June 2008 * Iraq from 19 January 2009 to 7 January 2010 4. Therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 September 2012 should be corrected to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002925
The applicant requests, in four separate applications, that his records be corrected to show he is awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Air Medal with V Device and 11 oak leaf clusters (11 OLCs), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Purple Heart, and Aircraft Crew Member Badge (now known as the Aviation Badge). A review of his official records failed to show evidence of the applicant being wounded or recommended for or being awarded the CIB, BSM, Purple Heart, or the Aircraft Crew Member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002926
His service medical records are not available for review. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was discharged for physical disability. He concurred with the EPSBD proceedings and requested discharge without delay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002927
He had been told that he would never adjust to Army life but he felt with psychiatric help in the future he would make it but not with an undesirable discharge. On 17 December 1970, his commander, CPT WWG, recommended the applicant be discharged from the military service under the provisions of paragraph 6a of Army Regulation 635-212. However, at the time of the applicant's separation, the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002928
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002928 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002929
The FSM's complete service medical records are not available for review. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of the FSM's record to show his death was found to be ILD. Army Regulation 600-8-4, Appendix B, Rule 3 effectively precludes a finding of ILD in this case, and the appropriate official at HRC later changed the original determination to NLD-DOM, which is the correct conclusion based on the facts.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002930
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the BSM as an authorized award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002931
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Only one decoration will be awarded to an individual or unit for the same act, achievement, or period of meritorious service. There is insufficient evidence to support the applicant's contention regarding the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002934
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 the: * Silver Star * Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) and "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) 2. The bold initiative and exemplary courage demonstrated by Sergeant Bxxx significantly contributed to the successful evacuation of the friendly casualties and the defeat of a large...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002935
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The discharge authority approved the discharge recommendation and directed the applicant receive a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002936
On 20 October 1997, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for patterns of misconduct. There is no evidence the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002937
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002938
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Purple Heart to a member of the Armed Force of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may die after being wounded in any action against an enemy of the U.S. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002940
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his rank/grade as specialist five (SP5)/E-5 instead of specialist four (SP4)/E-4. There are no orders in the available records that show he was promoted to SP5/E-5. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002943
BOARD DATE: 25 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002943 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer his education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence shows the applicant was only on active duty during the Post 9/11 GI Bill implementation period (90 days after the implementation date of 1 August 2009) for the purpose of a formal investigation and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002944
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-Japan through his Congressional representative. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows World War II units that are authorized occupation credit and entitlement to the Army of Occupation Medal. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002945
The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify: * that the wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3. There is no evidence of record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Korea. Regrettably, therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002947
The applicant requests removal of the derogatory statements in Part V (Performance and Potential Evaluation (Rater)) of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 7 May 2007 through 6 May 2008 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER 1) and the DA Form 67-9 covering the rating period 7 May 2008 through 7 June 2008 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER 2). The applicant states: * the derogatory statements in Part V of contested OER 1 are based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002949
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he is entitled to receive a signing bonus in the amount of $3,000.00 for enlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he is entitled to receive a signing bonus of $3,000.00 for enlistment in the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002951
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show all awards to which he is entitled, specifically the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM). His DD Form 214 does not show any awards. _______ _ 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 | 20140002953
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to a $20,000 Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) in area of concentration (AOC) 21B (Engineer) (or AOC 92A (Quartermaster)). The applicant contends, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show entitlement to a $20,000 CSRB in AOC 21B or AOC 92A, or, in the alternative, waiver of his $20,000 CSRB debt. However, he states that he signed a 3-year contract as a QM officer and received a $20,000 CSRB as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002955
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 February 2013 to show the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) and Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB). The applicant states he provided documentation for the awards during his outprocessing; however, his DD Form 214 does not reflect his deployment to Afghanistan from 3 December 2008 to 28 November 2009 or the EIB. The evidence of record shows the applicant deployed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002956
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's: a. DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 30 July 2012, to show his disability resulted from a combat-related injury as defined in Title 26, U.S. Code, section 104. b. retirement orders, dated 20 September 2012, to show his disability was caused by an instrumentality of war incurred in the line of duty (LOD) during a period of war as defined by law. The PEB and formal PEB determined the applicant's disabilities did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002965
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Military Personnel (MILPER) Message 13-102 (Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits Four-Year Service Obligation for Approved TEB Requests Submitted on/after 1 August 2013), issued 15 April 2013, states that all Post 9/11 GI Bill TEB requests submitted and approved on or after 1 August 2013 will incur a four-year service obligation from the TEB request date, regardless of years in service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002973
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) from his records. Combining the lack of any record or indication of any disciplinary or counseling action, no record of lost or reduced pay, the negative entry on the DD Form 214 of lost time, and the questionable signatures on the forms, the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that these are valid entries. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002975
He stated he is asking the Board to amend his date of rank (DOR) for LTC based on the fact that had he not been deployed several times he would have been able to complete ILE and would have been considered for promotion by the FY 2010 LTC PSB. c. The message stated a military education waiver could be granted for officers being considered in or above the primary zone of consideration if they had served 12 or more cumulative months of documented deployment outside of the continental United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002985
The applicant provides: * Memorandum, dated 25 March 1992, Review of OER application (19880901-19881231) * Memorandum, dated 25 March 1992, Correction of Military Records * Promotion Order Number 162-3, dated 21 August 1992 * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABMR) Docket Number AC91-09256, dated 20 August 1992 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 25 September 1990 * OERs for the rating period 19871230-19880831, 19880901-19881231, 19900408-19910201 * Memorandum, dated 8 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002986
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in the Persian Gulf and the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), and any other awards he may be authorized. Enter all awards, decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized for all periods of service in item 13 on the DD Form 214. b. The available evidence shows he was in Saudi Arabia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002991
This form shows an SPN of 246, denoting he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service. To be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, he would have voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. _________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 | 20140002994
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 4 November 1991: * Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with 3 bronze service stars * Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) with Oak Leaf Cluster * Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) 2. The applicant states, in effect, that he served a qualifying period in SWA for award of a third bronze service star. Further, he provides general orders which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002995
On 29 November 1982, the separation authority approved his discharge and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no available evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record shows he was discharged for a pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002996
The applicant does not provide any evidence. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 16 December 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his/her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002997
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 October 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge while in an ELS status. Further, the record shows the applicant's service was described as uncharacterized as a result of his being discharged while in an ELS status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003002
However, this Record of Proceedings will be filed in his military records so a record of his currently-used name will be on hand. ___________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) AR20140003002 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140003002 2 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant is advised to submit a request for reconsideration if he has a copy of the orders awarding him the ARCOM or official documentation confirming that such orders were published.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003025
The PUC and MSM are not listed on this DD Form 214. The website states a Soldier may wear a unit award permanently if the individual: a. was assigned to and present for duty with the unit any time during the period cited or b. was attached by orders to and present for duty with the unit during the entire period or for at least 30 consecutive days of the period cited. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003026
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003029
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003030
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Air Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Valorous Unit Award 2. A review of his record shows that during the applicant's service in Vietnam, he participated in one campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003032
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 31 December 2013 to show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)(6th Award) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (7th Award). The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 erroneously shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (4th Award) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003037
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests award of the Purple Heart to his late father. The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant provided no evidence that shows the FSM was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003040
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003042
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * His date of birth as 8 April 1966 * He was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * His correct rank 2. The evidence of record shows that the applicant had been twice barred to reenlistment and had accepted NJP twice in his last month of active duty service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003043
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his retirement shows, in part, the: * Purple Heart * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 4. The applicant provides certificates that show he was awarded two awards of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 14 March 1968 and on 8 May 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003047
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he is authorized two bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Korean Service Medal. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to justify correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars. Based on his service in Korea during the period June 1952 to April 1953, he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003053
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003058
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected by showing that he served with 2nd Platoon, D Battery, 15th Anti-Aircraft Artillery, 7th Infantry Division. The applicant's military records are not available for review. _______ _ _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 | 20140003061
The applicant states the National Defense Service Medal and Army Lapel Button are recorded in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The instructions for item 13 state that entries will be for all periods of service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the Louisiana Army National Guard to complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003061
The applicant states the National Defense Service Medal and Army Lapel Button are recorded in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The instructions for item 13 state that entries will be for all periods of service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the Louisiana Army National Guard to complete...