ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000390
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000390
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000391
The applicant provides: * U.S. Army Military Personnel Center Orders S144-4, dated 27 July 1981 * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 with an effective date of 30 November 1981 shows his rank as SFC and his pay grade as E-7. This regulation states that the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation will be entered in Item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000392
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. The applicant's contention that his record should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered. Regrettably, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart or amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he sustained a wound as the result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000393
He was returned to duty with a recommendation that he be enrolled in a fitness training unit for the purpose of rehabilitating his left knee. On 17 October 1996, the applicant's commander requested a waiver of a rehabilitative transfer and recommended that the applicant be separated prior to the expiration of his term of service due to: * an inability to meet standards * his failure to adapt to the military * a lack of reasonable effort * his personal desire for discharge * his refusal of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000394
On 12 May 1994, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs) in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c. On or about 1 June 1994, the separation authority approved his discharge subsequent to a review for legal sufficiency and consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, with his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000396
The applicant requests approval of Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents. The applicant had over 20 years of service upon his retirement, no additional service requirement, no evidence of any adverse action, and he would have been eligible to transfer the benefit to either his spouse or children if he had transferred it before he left the service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000398
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. The Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000402
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in 2013. The evidence clearly shows that he completed 29 years of qualifying service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000403
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000403 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel states the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision letter stated the applicant's physical and mental conditions at the time of discharge are unclear. As soon as he returned, his wife left him with two children to look after.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000405
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. He also acknowledged he understood that due to non-completion of requisite active duty time, Veterans Administration (VA) and other benefits normally associated with completion of honorable active service would be affected and that he would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000407
The applicant requests military occupational specialty (MOS) 82C be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 3 August 1983. There are no orders in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) and he did not provide any evidence showing he was awarded MOS 82C. Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at time, stated the primary MOS would be included on a Soldier's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000407
The applicant requests military occupational specialty (MOS) 82C be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 3 August 1983. There are no orders in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) and he did not provide any evidence showing he was awarded MOS 82C. Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at time, stated the primary MOS would be included on a Soldier's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000410
The applicant provides her DD Form 214, DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), and her release from active duty (REFRAD) orders, dated 21 December 1984. There is no evidence that shows she separated on any date other than 21 December 1984. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base adding this marksmanship qualification badge to her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000412
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * orders for award of the ARCOM, "Driver-Wheel Badge," and "Mechanic Badge" CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the ARCOM and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W and Mechanic Bars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000414
Special Orders Number 229, dated 29 November 1971 made a grade determination affecting his promotion status in the Army of the United States (AUS) to show his rank as CPT with a date of rank of 8 August 1971. The applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show his date of rank to CPT as 26 May 1971 instead of 26 May 1973 has been carefully examined. Item 30 clearly identifies the applicant was appointed the temporary rank of CPT in the AUS on 8 August 1971; however, he held the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000419
It appears the applicant was not aware of his correct SSN during his military service and the SSN shown on his social security card was never recorded in his military records. ___________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) AR20140000419 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000426
The applicant states: * he maintains that his service was honorable; it was then and still is his belief that his discharge was not in fact for the good of the service * after honoring the delayed entry program (DEP), his initial aptitude test alone qualified him for an enlistment bonus and advanced training * he followed up his enlistment with completing training and being assigned in Germany * his short but successful promotion schedule alone could serve as a qualifying judge of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000430
At the time of his induction he provided an SSN that matches the SSN on the Social Security Card he provides (last four digits 1580). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN contained on his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN that is contained on his Social Security Card. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000432
He states the applicant received a combat-related wound to his right armpit while responding to an enemy attempt to penetrate the perimeter of LZ Two Bits during the hours of darkness. The applicant and his former commanding officer describe the applicant's injury as having occurred when he was taking cover during a firefight. In the absence of official documentation showing he was injured as a result of hostile action (other than by accident), that the injury required treatment by medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000436
The applicant provides: * Amended promotion orders changing his date of rank and effective date to 14 August 2012 * 8 October 2013 email from CW5 P------ J W----- at the Office of the Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR) * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Memorandum, dated 31 July 2012, on Reserve Component CW5 competitive categories with five enclosures * Memorandum from Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G1, instructions for the FY 13 WO-5 promotion board with enclosures * 15 December 2013...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000440
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, there is evidence showing that he was in Korea on 7 August 1956 and there is evidence showing that in February 1957 he was still in Korea. ________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 | 20140000442
The applicant states he was promoted to the rank of MAJ when he was in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR); however, his pay grade was never changed when he retired from active duty. This memorandum shows his rank at the time as CPT. His records are void of and he does not provide any evidence showing he was medically qualified for promotion to MAJ or promotion orders were issued for this rank.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000442
The applicant states he was promoted to the rank of MAJ when he was in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR); however, his pay grade was never changed when he retired from active duty. This memorandum shows his rank at the time as CPT. His records are void of and he does not provide any evidence showing he was medically qualified for promotion to MAJ or promotion orders were issued for this rank.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000457
It states disability compensation is not an entitlement acquired by reason of service-incurred illness or injury; rather, it is provided to Soldiers whose service is interrupted and they can no longer continue to reasonably perform because of physical disability incurred or aggravated in service. It provided that, beginning 23 October 1992 (emphasis added) through 31 December 2001, a member of the Selected Reserve who had completed at least 15 years of qualifying service as of 1 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000458
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) 2. 95th Military Police Battalion Permanent Orders Number 10-294-006, dated 21 October 2010, awarded the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) for the period 11 November 2006 to 10 November 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000459
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. 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. __________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000463
Part II (Authentication) shows: * his rater was his platoon sergeant * his senior rater was his platoon leader * the NCOER was reviewed by his battery commander who concurred with the rater and senior rater evaluations c. Part IIIa (Principal Duty Title) shows "Ammunition Team Chief"; d. Part IIIf (Counseling Dates) shows he was counseled quarterly throughout the rating period; e. Part IVa (Army Values/Attributes/Skills/Actions Army Values) shows "No" was selected for item 6 (Integrity)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000469
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although the applicant requests correction of his records to show the SSN as shown on his social security card,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000470
h. It was recommended: (1) approval of the applicant's request for relief of recoupment of the REB in the amount $15,000.00, recoupment of the $10,000.00 OAB, and recoupment of the $7,579.10 SLRP funds received prior to his commissioning date; and (2) disapproval of his request for waiver of recoupment of $5,100.00 SLRP funds received after his commissioning date. The applicant completed valid contracts for receipt of an REB and payment under the SLRP, and when he was commissioned he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000472
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for injuries received as a result of enemy action in Iraq on 6 March 2008. A DA Form 1156, dated 16 March 2008, wherein it stated the applicant was injured on 6 March 2008 when a 7.62mm round penetrated the 514th Medical Company's trailer at Camp Cropper within the 31st Combat Support Hospital's (CSH) area. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000475
On 23 December 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his UOTHC to a general discharge. Chapter 10 of the regulation in effect at the time provided that a member who had committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000480
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides: * self-authored statement * a copy of the original ABCMR proceedings with his notification letter * Army Regulation 600-8-22 document extract * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to the DD Form 214) * Communications-Electronics 1962 1970 E-Book internet document extract * Wikipedia internet document titled "United States Air Force in Thailand" * TLC Brotherhood internet document *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000482
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-74X2 vice XXX-XX-47X2. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The documents in the applicant's record show two different social security numbers when he served in an active service status to include the one he is requesting.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000490
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 Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The applicant provided Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 1554, dated 25 March 1968, awarding him the Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000490
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 Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The applicant provided Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 1554, dated 25 March 1968, awarding him the Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000491
The applicant provides: * Medicare Health Insurance Card * New York State Identification Card * New York State Driver License * Expired military identification card * Post-service SSA Notice of Decision * Son's accident report and/or progress notes * Notification of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Medical Retention Board Proceedings (previously submitted) * Chronological Record of Medical Care * List of clinical codes * Selected civilian health records * Letter from the IG regarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000492
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provided a DA Form 638 that shows he was previously awarded an ARCOM and Headquarters, 3d Corps Support Command, Permanent Order Number 91-2, dated 13 November 1992, awarded him a second ARCOM for the period 11 January 1990 through 9 November 1992. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000493
The applicant states: a. His enlistment contract states he is entitled to receive both the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) in the amount of $20,000.00 and an OAB in the amount of $10,000.00. d. The contract states he is entitled to receive the bonus upon completion of the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000494
On 28 April 1989, the applicant's unit commander notified him he was initiating action which could result in separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for serious misconduct: being found guilty of larceny of government and personal property and amassing $1,800 worth of dishonored checks on his account. On 8 May 1989, the separation authority approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000502
The applicant requests the following: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 11F (infantry operations and intelligence specialist) instead of 11B (light weapons infantryman) * issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) 2. On 18 December 1967, the applicant was awarded primary MOS 11B and he served in that MOS during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000503
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000503 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 September 1990 in a memorandum to the U.S. Army Correctional Brigade Commander, the applicant stated she was advised of a possible inquiry from the separation authority for her pending separation from military service. Orders 191-2, issued by the U.S. Army Correctional Brigade, Fort Riley, KS on 22 October 1990, discharged her from the Regular Army by authority of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000503
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000503 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 September 1990 in a memorandum to the U.S. Army Correctional Brigade Commander, the applicant stated she was advised of a possible inquiry from the separation authority for her pending separation from military service. Orders 191-2, issued by the U.S. Army Correctional Brigade, Fort Riley, KS on 22 October 1990, discharged her from the Regular Army by authority of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000505
The applicant states: * he made a valid contract with the U.S. Government to receive the CRSB and detrimentally relied on the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) incentive system for receiving the SLRP * he received the incentive payments around May and June 2008 * he fulfilled his obligations for those incentives and it would be unjust and contrary to good conscience to recoup them * he received notification from the CAARNG Incentive Task Force (ITF) that he owed $83,000.00 for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000511
The applicant (the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM)) requests reconsideration of a previous application to correct the records of her late husband to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120013960,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000523
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record confirms, contrary to his pleas, an SPCM convicted the applicant of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000524
d. The analyst before the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) stated the evidence in his case supported a conclusion his UOTHC discharge was too harsh, and as a result was inequitable. After considering all of the evidence before it, the administrative separation board, by unanimous vote, recommended the applicant be separated from the Army with a UOTHC discharge for his wrongful distribution of .17 grams of JWH-018. The separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000531
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be paid a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity based on the Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) election of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM). The applicant provides a copy of the: * FSMs Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter), dated 1 June 1997 * FSMs DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate), dated 13 July 1997 * FSMs Divorce Decree * Orders 114-1024, issued by the Texas Army National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000531
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be paid a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity based on the Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) election of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM). The applicant provides a copy of the: * FSMs Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter), dated 1 June 1997 * FSMs DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate), dated 13 July 1997 * FSMs Divorce Decree * Orders 114-1024, issued by the Texas Army National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000534
BOARD DATE: 5 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000534 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While the applicant desires to change his DD Form 214 to reflect his middle name as George, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the middle name shown on his DD Form 214 and all other documents in his OMPF. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...