ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003188
The applicant requests, through her Member of Congress, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 24 (Character of Service) from "Under Honorable Conditions (General)" to "Honorable" * Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) from "Misconduct (Drug Abuse)" to "Condition - Not a Disability" or "Disability - Temporary" 2. Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003190
However, the applicant's records show that he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily 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 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The evidence also shows that his voluntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003192
He provided copies of the following: * BSN diploma * DA Board selection results which show he was considered and not selected by the 2013 CPT Army Promotion List Board due to not being educationally qualified * University of Puerto Rico transcript, officially validated on 21 January and 25 May 2005, which shows he completed the coursework and did not indicate a degree was issued * University of Puerto Rico transcript, dated 22 May 2013, which shows he completed the academic requirements...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003194
On 28 October 2008, he made a spouse and children full coverage election with immediate coverage (option C) under the RCSBP. Public Law 99-661, enacted 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. Accordingly, since the FSM elected spouse and child immediate full coverage and since he no longer had a spouse, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003196
U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center Orders P-01-010007, dated 25 January 1994, retired the applicant on 30 September 1994 and placed him on the retired list, effective 1 October 1994. The advisory official recommended the applicant be granted partial relief as a matter of equity by granting the applicant 3 years, 10 months and 22 days credit for qualifying employment between his retirement date and his ERQP expiration date. Public Law 102-484, Section 4464 provided that if a member or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003199
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized release from active duty training (ADT) be upgraded to honorable. He completed ADT on or about 9 September 1991. It terminates: * For Soldiers ordered to ADT for continuous period180 days after beginning training * For Soldiers ordered to ADT for the split or alternate training option90 days after beginning Phase II (AIT); Soldiers completing Phase I (Basic Training or Basic Combat Training) remain in entry level status until 90 days after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003213
The applicant completed Infantry Officer Candidate School and served on active duty as a U.S. Army Reserve officer from 21 September 1967 to 7 September 1969. There is no available OER covering an assignment as a rifle platoon commander and no evidence showing he was awarded the CIB. 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 | 20140003214
He provided two letters from individuals who state the discharge issued has been resolved and agreed the RE code 3 should be changed to a "1" so the applicant can reenlist, 8. The regulation provided that prior to discharge or release from active duty individual would be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. This regulation shows the SPD code of "JFV" as shown on his DD Form 214 is appropriate for an involuntary discharge when the narrative reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003216
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140003216 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his correct Social Security Number (SSN) ending in 68XX. He enlisted using the SSN that is contained on his Social Security Card and served under that SSN his entire period of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003223
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he elected spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) instead of child(ren)-only SBP coverage. In section XI (SBP Spouse Concurrence), his spouse concurred with the SBP election made by the applicant. There is no evidence that he did not receive an SBP briefing; however, the SBP election form is self-explanatory.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003225
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140003225 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 31 December 1970, to show any awards for his service in Okinawa from 1967 to 1968. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003226
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 9 September 2004 to show the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he served in Kuwait from 18 April 2003 to 24 July 2004. As a result, his DD Form 214 should not be amended to show the ICM given that he would be receiving the ICM and the GWOTEM for the same act, achievement, or period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003227
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record contains a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) that lists his DOB as 25 January 1949. _______ _ __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 | 20140003228
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 Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003228
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 Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003229
On 3 January 2008, he executed a 1-year extension in the FLARNG, to be effective on 18 January 2008. There is no reenlistment or extension contract before or on that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he executed and signed, and all required officials signed, the extension contract and bonus addendum on 21 May 2009, for a $10,000 extension/reenlistment bonus * showing that NGB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003230
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Army Commendation Medal Certificate * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for service in Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Based on documentary evidence of his service in Kuwait and Iraq, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003234
For his service in Operation Just Cause, his platoon leader recommended award of the ARCOM. A DA Form 4856 (General Counseling Form) for the period 8 December 1989 to 12 January 1990 states, in part: You jumped into combat, you assembled at Company Assembly Area without incident and took charge of the squad until I arrived. Counsel provides: * applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 June 1991 * applicant's DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) for the period ending 16 June 1991,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003235
The applicant provides a DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show 3 months and 11 days of foreign service in block 12f and to document his deployment to Kuwait in block 18. _______ _ _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 | 20140003237
The applicant has not provided and the records do not contain his ROTC contract; however, his records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) in the pay grade of E-4 on 27 July 2009 for a period of 3 years under the Officer Candidate School enlistment option. Nevertheless, in this case, the applicants enlistment and active duty service in the RA more than serve the same purpose as would have been served had he been ordered to active duty in the Army through ROTC channels. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003238
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for and the Army approved the transfer of his education benefits to his family members in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to his retirement. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 (orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003239
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). The evidence of the available records showed no MH diagnosis; however, the diagnostic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003240
He feels his discharge should be upgraded, from an under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge, because after several years of separation from the Army he believes the Army values should transfer into civilian life as well. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge has been carefully considered. Based on the seriousness of his offense and in view of the fact that he voluntarily requested to be discharged in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003241
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during the processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP reviewed the record in its entirety and found no evidence of an Axis I MH...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003242
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003244
The applicant requests correction of his: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) to show a second combat tour in Iraq 2. The applicant provides: * letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) * Headquarters, Multi-National Division (Baghdad), Camp Liberty, Iraq Permanent Orders Number 038-101 * DD Form 214 * ERB, dated 13 January 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003251
d. On direction of the Army Board for Corrections of Military Records (ABCMR) or Army Discharge Review Board, or in other instances when appropriate, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Army Review Boards Agency, is authorized to issue or reissue DD Forms 214. Once a DD Form 214 has been issued, it will not be reissued except under specified circumstances including when it is determined that the original DD Form 214 cannot be properly corrected by issuance of a DD Form 215...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003253
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. Based on its review of the entirety of the record, the SRP concluded that the preponderance of evidence did not support any MH condition rising to the level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003254
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The available evidence of record shows no MH diagnosis was rendered at the time of processing through the military DES.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003255
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change in the applicant's unfitting condition diagnosis and the applicant's prior separation should be modified to reflect a rating of 50 percent for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003257
There are no orders in the available military records that show he was awarded the AGCM. The evidence of record shows he 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 precluded him from being awarded the AGCM. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for the period 7 August 1967 to 12 June 1970 and to add this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003260
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Cold War Medal (correctly known as the Cold War Recognition Certificate) * Korea Defense Service Medal * overseas service bar * Professional Signal Corps Bar 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003262
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no available military records that show he used 23 September 1926 as his DOB during his active duty service. A copy of this decisional document will be filed in his records to clarify any discrepancy between the DOB recorded in his official military personnel file and that shown on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003264
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * Humanitarian Service Medal * Arkansas Emergency Service Ribbon * Army Superior Unit Award * Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) C (recruiter) 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to: * Army Achievement Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003266
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in his available military records authorizing or awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge during his period of service in Vietnam. However, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing he served in active ground combat while assigned/attached to this infantry unit during his period of service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003268
GO Number 2738, issued by Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, on 17 June 1968, awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while assigned to Troop C, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. The applicant held an infantry MOS and he appears to have served in the infantry squad or platoon of a cavalry squadron when he was wounded in action during combat operations in Vietnam on 29 July 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003271
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 shows: * he was promoted to the temporary rank of corporal on 11 November 1951 * he completed 11 months and 6 days of foreign service * he earned the following awards: * Korean Service Medal with 1 bronze service star * United Nations Service Medal * Army of Occupation Medal (Japan) 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003274
It did not seem important to him at the time so he never requested the CIB. In addition to his regular duties working on helicopter turbine engines, he was required to do green line and flight line guard duty. c. During his time at An Khe, his unit received sniper and mortar attacks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003275
The applicant provides an email, dated 4 November 2010, to Ms. NC, USACC, wherein he stated "I received the attached file because I disenrolled from the Army ROTC at the UW. c. A letter written to the applicant, dated 7 November 2013, from DFAS, wherein it stated the applicant would need to contact his former ROTC command to protest his debt. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in an ROTC program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003277
He provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Self-authored statement * Reservation letter * Emails * Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) * Goodwill donation receipt * Election registration mail * Support statement0020 * Memorandum, Subject: Repayment of Unearned Portions of Bonuses, Special Pay, and Educational Benefits or Stipends, dated 21 April 2008 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence of record indicates he met the eligibility requirements and an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003279
His records contain Special Orders Number 14, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Fort Lewis, WA, dated 14 January 1972, which show he was relieved from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Annual Training) effective 15 January 1972. The DD Form 214 he was issued lists his rank/grade as SP4/E-4 and his date of rank as 15 September 1970. The available evidence is insufficient to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was promoted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003283
In a 21 August 1996 letter, his brother stated that the applicant had not been himself since he returned from the Vietnam War. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant's service record does not indicate and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was diagnosed then or now with any mental health condition that may have contributed to his misconduct while he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003284
The board found the applicant should be separated from the U.S. Army under other than honorable conditions. On 28 March 2013, the appropriate authority reviewed the administrative separation proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, commission of a serious offense, approved the findings and recommendation of the administrative separation board, and directed the applicant be discharged with a characterization of under other than honorable conditions. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003285
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 November 1970 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 11 December 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003290
The service member stated he had no medical problems. On 26 August 1985, consistent with the chain of command recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003291
The applicant requests the undesirable discharge (UD) of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be upgraded to honorable. The discharge authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and approved the discharge recommendation. As in effect at the time of the applicant's service it provided that: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003292
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to an honorable discharge (HD) and receipt of his final pay from military service. However, the record does contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (in lieu of trial by court-martial). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003294
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by his conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. At the time, this would have disqualified him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003297
The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and on 19 June 1987, the applicant was discharged accordingly. On 20 April 1989, the applicant was informed his application to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge was denied. It appears his discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with Army standards of acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003298
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 8 November 1991, her company commander notified her that he was initiating action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of her GD.