ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003299
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. He states, in effect, that he believes that his discharge was to have become a general discharge 6 months after his release. The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003300
His DD Form 214 shows: * he entered active duty on 5 November 1974 * he was credited with 10 days of inactive service (USAR service from 24 October 1974 to 4 November 1974) * he completed 1 month and 15 days of active service * he was separated on 19 December 1974 5. There is no evidence of record showing he served on active duty after 19 December 1974. The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the RA on 5 November 1974 and he was discharged on 19 December 1974, which is properly shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003302
There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. An Undesirable Discharge Certificate would normally be furnished to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. Based on this record of indiscipline, and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service does not support an upgrade of the character of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003304
The applicant requests that he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing he served a period of continuous honorable service from 19780621 19851226. The applicant states that he should have been issued a separate DD Form 214 for the period 19780621 19851226; instead, that period of service was included on his DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions. Accordingly, there is no basis to grant his request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003305
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 served during the Operation Desert Storm period. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) state the Southwest Asia Conflict took place from 2 August 1990 to 11 April 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003306
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It states that the SPD code "JGA" is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry level performance and conduct. The applicant's administrative separation under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003308
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 30 September 1996 to show his date of birth (DOB) as 7 April 1948 instead of 4 July 1948. His DD Form 214 for his last period of active duty shows his DOB as 4 July 1948. The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted into the AUS using a DOB of 7 April 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003312
The applicant states: a. The contested reports were issued in contravention to Army Regulation 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System), paragraph 3-2i, Appendix H-4, and the older version of this directive found in Army Regulation 623-105 (Officer Evaluation Reporting System), paragraphs 3-2d and 3-43d, which state an officer who has not attended an officer basic course (OBC) should not be rated on a DA Form 67-9. b. He requested ARNG officials complete the necessary OERs so he could...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003314
A DA Form 2823, dated 3 November 2012, shows he stated * he was promised the SLRP when he enlisted * through no fault of his own, the SLRP contract could not be located * he was never given a copy of the SLRP Addendum * the SLRP contract had a bonus control number (BCN) and had been established in the Guard Incentive Management System (GIMS) * he had kept all contractual obligations and was requesting an ETP b. It states applicants enlisting for incentives under the SRIP, including the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003316
The applicants REB was cancelled and recoupment directed because the applicant was in the ING for a period of 2 years and because he did not extend his enlistment to make up the 2 years within 30 days of returning to active status. Although his Reenlistment/Extension Bonus Addendum implied, there is no evidence in the available records to show that he was informed at the time of his second extension in the ING that his incentive eligibility would terminate as a result of the second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003317
On 7 July 1997, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, patterns of misconduct. I understand that if I receive a discharge/character of service which is less than honorable, I may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for upgrading; however, I realize that an act of consideration by either...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003319
The NGB's Federal Recognition section stated that his DOR could not be adjusted earlier than 3 January 2013 without the Army Board for Correction of Military Records action due to a change in the way these packets were processed. He provided copies of the following: * SO Number 91 AR, issued by the NGB, on 2 April 2013, initially appointing him in the IAARNG, MSC, as a 2LT, effective 30 June 2012 * NGB Form 78, dated 2 July 2013, which shows he was recommended for promotion to 1LT effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003320
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show an exception to policy (ETP) was approved allowing him to receive the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive. He provides a memorandum, subject: Request for ETP for SLRP (Applicant), dated 22 January 2014, that shows the Deputy G-1, ARNG, NGB, denied a request for an ETP allowing him to retain the SLRP incentive and directed the State Incentive Manager to terminate the incentive with recoupment effective on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003321
The applicant requests correction of his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 8 March 2013, to show he received a reentry (RE) Code of "1." An RE Code of "4" is non-waivable. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was assigned the wrong RE Code or that an error or injustice occurred in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003324
The applicant requests payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) from January 2013 to February 2014. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Army Medical Department Special Pay Branch, Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG), dated 4 April 2014, who states: a. BCP requests are initiated by the officer through his/her supporting human resources office. The evidence of record shows the applicant was certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003326
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 2004 by: * removing the word "Jumpmaster" from the Special Forces Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Badge (properly known as the Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge) * adding the Joint Service Commendation Medal * adding the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) 2. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * course completion certificate * Meritorious Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003330
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as first sergeant (1SG) instead of master sergeant (MSG) and to show his correct date of birth (DOB). His DD Form 214 shows his rank as MSG and his DOB as 18 June 1957. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show the DOB listed on his Certificate of Live Birth.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003334
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was WIA on a third occasion, or any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the PH (2nd OLC). c. The VSM is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003338
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her date of birth (DOB) as 30 September instead of 30 April. Her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her REFRAD shows her DOB in item 5 as being in April instead of September. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 to show her DOB as it is shown on her birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003340
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 after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003341
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his overseas deployments. Based on the available evidence of record pertaining to the applicant's periods of deployment/overseas service, it is concluded that the applicant served in * Kuwait from 9 March 1996 through 3 June 1996 * Saudi Arabia/Oman from 18 March 1997 through 7 April 1997 * Korea from 28 November 1997...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003343
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 entered active duty on 2 January 1975. He provides two DD Forms 214 which show he served on active duty in the Regular Army from: * 11 August 1977 to 29 January 1979 * 30 January 1979 to 28 March 1984 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003345
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred his educational benefits to his dependent(s) under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retiring from active duty. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003346
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of two Overseas Service Bars; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show two Overseas Service Bars. 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 Overseas Service Bar; b. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 16 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003348
Currently the VA rates his disability at 60% for the left leg, 20% for his right leg, and 50% for PTSD. The PEB rated his two unfitting conditions and recommended a 60% rating for the left leg (above-the-knee amputation) and 30% for the right leg (healing open fracture). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he underwent a TDRL PEB in 1996 and his conditions of amputation of the leg and PTSD were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003349
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under honorable conditions, general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 10 September 1986, the commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, for ADAPCP rehabilitation failure. Further, the ABCMR does not grant requests for upgrade of discharges solely for the purpose of making...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003352
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Army Commendation Medal and the Drivers Badge. The applicant states, in effect, he discovered these awards were omitted from his DD Form 214 when he recently ordered his military personnel records. The applicant provides: * Permanent Orders (PO) Number 216-18, dated 7 December 1988 * PO Number 34-1, dated 2 June 1989 * certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003353
The applicant requests his first transcript from Penn State University be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)). However, the second transcript is an official document that confirms his degree completion and provides an up-to-date version of his military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing his first Penn State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003354
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 Valorous Unit Award (VUA) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, paragraph 6d, states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003354
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 Valorous Unit Award (VUA) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, paragraph 6d, states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003356
The applicant requests approval for transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members. Public Law 110-252 establishes legal limitations on the transferability of unused Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. Soldiers must have been on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009 to be eligible to transfer their 9/11 GI Bill benefit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003357
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the removal of AHRC-EP-EOOO Orders C-02-705637, dated 20 February 2007, and Orders 07-271-00046, dated 28 September 2007, from his official records. The evidence submitted by the applicant with his application and the evidence of record are insufficient to show that the orders in question are either in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003360
The applicant submits a new request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Kuwait/Iraq from 18 March to 1 August 2003. The applicant provides: * DD Form 2796 (Post-Deployment Health Assessment), dated 29 July 2003 * a memorandum for record (MFR), dated 5 November 2003, from the 61st Area Support Medical Battalion * DD Form 1610 (Request and Authorization for TDY (temporary duty) Travel of DOD (Department of Defense)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003361
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 10 November 1972, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that the applicant be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence he requested leave through his chain of command to see his mother while she was in the hospital.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003362
The applicant states the Purple Heart was presented to him by Congressman Ernie Fletcher on 31 March 1999; however, the award is not present in his military records. His military records also do not contain orders awarding him the Purple Heart. d. A letter from the Chief, Personnel Support Division, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command, dated 20 July 1998, to a Representative in Congress which informed the representative that a review of the applicant's military and medical records failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003363
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his paid-up Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from former spouse to spouse coverage. The available evidence indicates at the time of his retirement in 1982 the applicant was married to Liliane and he elected spouse SBP coverage based on the full amount. The divorce decree he provides did not obligate him to change his SBP election to "former spouse" SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003364
The first sergeant referred him to an administrative office, and an officer explained that his unit in Vietnam was waiting to receive his records and orders for awards from Advisory Team 75. He does not describe any injuries the applicant may have received. * on 13 February 1968, he was seen by the same Medical Section for symptoms of possible neuroma (commonly known as a pinched nerve) in his right arm secondary to an injury he had received 3 years earlier * in March 1968, he was seen at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003365
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge. _______ _ _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 | 20140003367
The applicant requests an upgrade to an honorable discharge and a personal appearance before the Board. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-11, states applicants do not have a right to a hearing before the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003368
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) ending on 21 November 1977 to show: * completion of advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Ord, CA * completion of the Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) School in Korea * his signature and that of the officer authorized to sign the form 2. c. Item 26 shows formal in-service training courses completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214. d. Items 29 and 31 show the signatures of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003370
It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. He served a qualifying period of service for award of two overseas service bars; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003375
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. 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. On 9 October 2002, he enlisted in the Regular Army in the pay grade of E-4 for a period of 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003377
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show his entitlement to a $7,500.00 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) vice a $10,000.00 Enlistment Affiliation Bonus (EAFB) and cancellation of the recoupment payment of $3,750.00. The advisory opinion further stated: * The applicant enlisted in the CAARNG on 12 February 2007 and he signed a $10,000.00 EAFB addendum * He was not eligible to receive the bonus because he did not transition from active duty and had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003378
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he contracted for Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) for the years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. The opinion stated that a review of the applicant's special pay and finance records indicated he had executed and received payment for annual MASP contracts at $15,000/year effective 1 October 2001, 1 October 2010, and 1 October 2013. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003391
He was counseled for not adapting to military life, refusing to train, and entry level separation from the Army in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). b. Paragraph 3-9 a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if, at the time separation action is initiated, the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003392
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003394
BOARD DATE: 2 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140003394 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Documents in his personnel record correctly list his SSN as XXX-68-XXXX; however, it appears his SSN was incorrectly transcribed to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003395
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. _____________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 | 20140003397
Although item 12b of the applicant's DD Form 214 and his separation orders indicate he was discharged on 15 October 2013, his clearance papers and his signature date on his DD Form 214 suggest otherwise. Therefore, he is entitled to amendment of his separation orders and correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was separated on 29 October 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending orders 276-0101,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003400
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) as follows: * item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) to show 29 January 1975 vice 25 June 1975 * item 18f (Foreign and/or Sea Service This Period) to add his service from 15 January 1979 to 28 February 1979 in support of the Return of Forces to Germany (REFORGER) Exercise * item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or...