ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003066
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states no record of his service in Saudi Arabia is listed on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003069
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as XXX-76-XXXX. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting the SSN on the applicant's DD Form 214 as shown on his SSN card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003071
The separation authority approved the recommended separation action and directed the applicant be issued a General Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows the applicant acknowledged that he could succeed in the military, but he had developed an unfavorable attitude toward military life. Therefore, despite the applicant's prior satisfactory service, his service during the entire period under review (emphasis added) did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003072
There is no entry in his military record that he was treated at the aid station on 15 February 1951 for shrapnel and returned to duty. He provides: * Three witness statements * General orders for award of the Bronze Star Medal for a fellow Soldier * Data from the Korean War Casualty roster for two fellow Soldiers * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 30 September 1968 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His record does not contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003075
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was released from active duty (REFRAD) in the rank and pay grade of Sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicant states that he was promoted to the rank of SGT on 30 August 1971; however, his DD Form 214 shows he was REFRAD as a Specialist Four (SP4)/E-4. There is no evidence in his records of his having been reduced from the rank of SGT prior to his REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003076
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This document was certified by the applicant on 19 April 1976 and recertified by the applicant on 1 June 1976 and it shows in: a. section I (Personal Data), block 1 (Name - Last, First, Middle), his last name as "V---i--;" b. section III (Verification of Personal Data), item 23 (If Preferred Enlistment Name (name given in block 1) is not the same as on your birth certificate and has not been changed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003078
A review of his official records failed to show an SSN other than the TIN that is recorded on his DD Form 214. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and was issued a TIN that is contained on his DD Form 214 and he served under that TIN. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140003078 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140003078 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003081
d. She also stated that she understood if the separation authority refused to accept the conditional waiver of a hearing before an administrative board that her case will be referred to an administrative separation board then she would request a personal appearance before the board and to be represented by counsel. Her DD Form 214 shows she was discharged for misconduct - minor disciplinary infractions and received a general, under honorable conditions characterization of service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003085
Although it was not until March 1972 that Change Number 15 to Army Regulation 635-5 authorized an entry on the DD Form 214 to indicate Indochina and Korea service on or after 5 August 1964, there is no harm in adding his service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 23 January 1967 through 26 February 1968 to his DD Form 214. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of service in the Republic of Vietnam for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003088
The available evidence shows that his discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time. However, the Brotzman Memorandum required that the revised provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 be applied retroactively when reviewing applications for discharge upgrades based on personality disorders (then known as character and behavior disorders). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003091
It states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. In the absence of the orders or additional documentary evidence that specifically places him under hostile fire while serving in his assigned infantry duty in an infantry unit that was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003095
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 28 June 2000; was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 18 December 2005 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, based on completion of required active service; and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to complete his Reserve obligation. The evidence of record shows the applicant signed a DCSS; therefore, he was ineligible for continued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003096
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of three Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM). Permanent orders, dated 31 May 1991, awarded him an ARCOM for meritorious achievement; unfortunately, his record is void of additional orders awarding him two additional ARCOMs. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003099
On 31 March 1975, the applicant was advised in writing of being recommended for elimination from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct) due to his conviction by civil authorities on the charge of robbery. Item 44 (Time Lost Under Section 972, Title 10, U.S. Code (USC) and Subsequent to Normal Date of Expiration of Term of Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following: * AWOL 11 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003100
The applicant requests correction of his military records to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to honorable. On 25 February 1979, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed the applicant be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. 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 | 20140003101
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge, under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. _____________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 | 20140003103
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 he completed the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC). _______ _ __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 | 20140003104
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not list his: * completion of basic training, advanced individual training (AIT), and other training * award of marksmanship qualification badges and other awards 3. His records are void of and he did not provide any evidence showing he completed any formal military training courses or was awarded additional awards and decorations not shown on his DD Form 214. His records are void of and he failed to provide any evidence showing he completed any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003106
Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic policy for the separation of enlisted personnel. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 9 December 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003111
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 17 October 2009, and a DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report OER)) for the period 1 May 2009 through 1 February 2010 (20090501 thru 20100201, hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) (also known as Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). c. Procedural background: (1) On 8 July 2011, the applicant submitted an appeal to the DASEB, requesting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003115
The applicant provided a document titled, "Recommended List for Promotion of Enlisted Personnel," dated 10 March 2013, that lists his name as a promotable SGT. Finally, the applicant's retirement or release from assignment order should be amended to show he was placed on the retired list in the rank and grade of SSG/E-6. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * promoting him to SSG/E6 effective 28 March 2013...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003116
The applicant requests the transcript from Suffield College and University be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). He provides MILPER Message Number 10-109, issued 15 April 2010, title: Procedures for Removal of Fraudulent Diplomas or Transcripts from a Soldier's OMPF. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is presumed what the Army did in his case was correct and the transcript was properly filed in his record after being submitted by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003117
(2) The applicant violated Article 133 of the UCMJ, in that he did, at or near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, between on or about 17 July 2011 and on or about 14 October 2011 wrongfully request sexual intercourse from 1LT KEH, a subordinate under his supervision, such conduct being unbecoming of an officer and a gentleman. The evidence of record shows that on 24 October 2013 the applicant accepted NJP under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ for offenses he committed between on or around 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003119
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 13 June 1996, to show: a. he was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM); and b. his deployment to Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214, for the period ending 13 June 1996 * LESs, for the period 1 September 1994 to 31 December 1994 * HSM by-name listing * ARCOM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003125
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 26 July 1973, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003125
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 26 July 1973, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003126
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 25 February 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial with a UOTHC characterization of service. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003131
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all awards the FSM is authorized as a result of his active duty service. The evidence of record shows the FSM received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service and his records are void of derogatory information or a commander's disqualification that would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003133
He further requests that the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) dated 9 December 1945 be corrected to show these awards: * Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal * Prisoner of War Medal 2. The applicant states: a. The available evidence shows the FSM is authorized the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Prisoner of War Medal and his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be amended to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003135
The applicant requests, in effect, Non-Physician Board Certification Pay (NPBCP) for the period 1 September 2011 through 30 September 2012. The evidence shows the applicant is board certified for the period 1 September 2011 through 31 August 2016. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the appropriate office timely received and processed the applicant's certification renewal through the AMEDD Special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003136
He submits medical documents showing he received a fragment wound in combat on 25 April 1970 while serving in Vietnam. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 15 August 1968 through 17 May 1971 and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for a wound received on 25 April 1970; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003149
The applicant requests the following: * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star Medal * a personal appearance before the Board 2. He stated the documentation he was submitting showed he served in Vietnam and was wounded. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing he personally participated in active ground combat while assigned/attached to this infantry unit during his period of service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003155
The applicant requests, in effect, the following: * issuance of a DD Form 256 (Honorable Discharge Certificate) for his period of service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) showing his pay grade of E-5 * issuance of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Transfer from Active Duty) for his period of service in the USAR 2. The only document he has left to claim is a DD Form 256 for his honorable discharge from his USAR, his pay grade of E-5, and a DD Form 214 for this time, if applicable. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003158
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available records do not include evidence that the FSM was treated for a wounded sustained in action or was awarded the Purple Heart. _______ _ _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 | 20140003162
The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53-55 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * five letters * three certificates * DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 22 November 1993 * a printout titled War Tales * three pages titled Criteria for a Bronze Star Medal * one page of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) CONSIDERATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003168
The applicant states that he was promoted to the rank and pay grade of SSG E-6 on his last day in the Army and he is receiving retired pay as an E-5 instead of E-6. Accordingly, it appears that he is being properly paid in the pay grade of E-5 and there is no evidence to suggest that there is an error or injustice to correct in his case. 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 | 20140003169
The applicant provided a letter from his immediate supervisor and rater at the time of the allegation, dated 1 November 2013, who stated: a. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) governs operation of the ABCMR. With regard to the applicant's new request for a personal appearance hearing, the Board determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003173
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Purple Heart * Combat Action Badge * Presidential Unit Citation * Iraq Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Army Good Conduct Medal * three Army Commendation Medals * Army Achievement Medal * two Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals 2. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003173
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Purple Heart * Combat Action Badge * Presidential Unit Citation * Iraq Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Army Good Conduct Medal * three Army Commendation Medals * Army Achievement Medal * two Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals 2. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003175
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she completed 7 years and 7 months of active duty service instead of 7 years and 5 months. Block 12 (Record of Service) of her DD Form 214 shows, in part, the following entries for the blocks indicated: * 12a (Dated Entered Active Duty this period), "2003 05 22" * 12b (Separation Dated this Period), "2011 01 11" * 12c (Net Active Service this Period), "0007 05 20," indicating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003176
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003177
The remarks block of the LES shows, in part: * she had an FSGLI debt balance of $792.00 * she had spouse SGLI coverage in the amount of $100,000.00 c. An SGLV Form 8286A signed by the applicant on 1 April 2008 also shows she declined FSGLI coverage for her spouse. The letter stated the debt was transferred to DFAS by her former National Guard unit, and DFAS was unable to reduce or cancel the debt until she provided a letter from her unit stating the debt was not her fault or an SGLI Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003178
The applicant requests reimbursement of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2007 through 1 October 2012 and Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for the period of October 2011 through September 2012. When he graduated from USUHS, he was appointed a Captain, Medical Corps on 18 May 1991 and entered active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he timely submitted his applications for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003179
BOARD DATE: 30 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140003179 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his separation authority as Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 16-4b rather than paragraph 16-4a. The applicant states paragraph 16-4a pertains to U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003180
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployed service in Kuwait/Iraq occurred in 2003, not 2002. The applicant states his DD Form 214 reflects the incorrect dates of deployment. __________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 | 20140003181
The applicant provides a DA Form 4187, dated 7 June 2012, wherein his company commander recommended approval for the applicant to be automatically promoted from PFC to SPC effective 7 July 2012. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty on 7 July 2009 and he was promoted to PFC on 1 January 2012. Although his commander submitted a DA Form 4187 recommending his promotion to SPC, due to the unit being deployed to Afghanistan the promotion was not properly processed as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003182
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's military records to show her as his spouse with eligibility to receive a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. There is no record of him receiving his 20-Year Letter. There is no available evidence showing the FSM ever received a 20-year letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003183
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Combat Action Badge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003183
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Combat Action Badge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003185
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the FSM be awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant provides a WD AGO Form 53-55, death certificate, letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), and a California State Military Museum 21-page article titled "Camp Lockett (Mitchell Convalescent Hospital)." Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of...