ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003516
Following consultation with legal counsel, he provided statements in his own behalf and requested a general 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. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The records show the applicant was 18 years of age at the time of his indiscipline.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003520
The applicant requests correction his military records to show his name and Social Security Number (SSN) as they appear on his Social Security Card and Army Commendation Medal orders and certificate. The applicant provides copies of * his Social Security Card * his DD Form 214 * Americal Division General Orders Number 3324 of 2 April 1970 which awarded him the Purple Heart * Purple Heart Certificate * Americal Division General Orders Number 5190 of 30 May 1970 which awarded him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003520
The applicant requests correction his military records to show his name and Social Security Number (SSN) as they appear on his Social Security Card and Army Commendation Medal orders and certificate. The applicant provides copies of * his Social Security Card * his DD Form 214 * Americal Division General Orders Number 3324 of 2 April 1970 which awarded him the Purple Heart * Purple Heart Certificate * Americal Division General Orders Number 5190 of 30 May 1970 which awarded him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003521
The applicant states: a. he signed an OAB contract to serve in area of concentration (AOC)/military occupational specialty (MOS) 250N (Network Management Technician) in the Alabama Army National Guard (ALARNG) on 15 December 2011. b. he was told upon completion of his Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) and was awarded an MOS he would receive a $10,000.00 accession bonus. He was appointed as a WO1 in the ALARNG on 15 December 2011 and his Written Agreement OAB addendum indicated he would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003523
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Purple Heart (3rd Award) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge * Presidential Unit Citation 6. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003525
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 August 1968. His OMPF includes the following order numbers (#) and letter which shows the applicant earned the following weapons qualifications and awards: a. 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 his qualifying period of honorable service from 30 August 1968 to 21 August 1970; b. amending item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003526
On 17 January 1978, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. On 12 February 1979, officials at RCPAC notified the applicant he should have received a general discharge on 22 May 1972 and he was provided a General Discharge Certificate and a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, due to separation for other good and sufficient reasons as determined by Secretarial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003527
When he submitted for payment of the bonus after completing the Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC), he was informed payment could not be processed because the agreement's signing date was prior to the signing date of his DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment). A DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment) shows he signed his application for appointment as a Reserve commissioned officer in the Chaplain Branch on 18 July 2011. The advisory official recommends disapproving the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003528
In 2004 he was laterally moved to the S-2 duty position as a MSG. These orders show he was permanently retired in the rank of MSG. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 12-17 (Grade Title on Retired List of Former First Sergeants), provides that a noncommissioned officer (NCO), holding the grade of MSG at retirement and whose record shows successful service as a 1SG, will be placed on the Retired List in the grade title 1SG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003528
In 2004 he was laterally moved to the S-2 duty position as a MSG. These orders show he was permanently retired in the rank of MSG. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 12-17 (Grade Title on Retired List of Former First Sergeants), provides that a noncommissioned officer (NCO), holding the grade of MSG at retirement and whose record shows successful service as a 1SG, will be placed on the Retired List in the grade title 1SG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003528 (2)
In 2004 he was laterally moved to the S-2 duty position as a MSG. These orders show he was permanently retired in the rank of MSG. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 12-17 (Grade Title on Retired List of Former First Sergeants), provides that a noncommissioned officer (NCO), holding the grade of MSG at retirement and whose record shows successful service as a 1SG, will be placed on the Retired List in the grade title 1SG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003531
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer his educational benefits to his family members under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant retired on 31 August 2009 after completing over 20 years of active duty service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003532
There is no evidence in his records showing he was promoted to MSG. In support of his request the applicant provides a memorandum from The Adjutant General, WIARNG, dated 4 February 2014, which stated, in part: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * revoking the DD Form 215, dated 19 November 2013, and restoring his retired rank to MSG * paying him any resulting back retired pay *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003533
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she is authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The applicant states she is eligible for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal based on her service in Bosnia from 21 February to 2 August 1996. Military Personnel Message (MILPER) Number 99-100 authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as a one-time exception to Department of Defense and Service policy, for qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003538
Even though they were married, her spouse continued to receive basic allowance for housing differential (BAH-Diff) based on court-ordered child support and she was told by her unit S-1 that she was entitled to receive BAH with dependents. She provides: * Self-authored statement * Final Decree of Divorce * Spouse's Judgment Summary, dated 15 May 2003 * Applicant's and spouse's Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) * Memoranda, Subject: Outstanding Debt for Overpayment of BAH, dated 4 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003545
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under honorable conditions (general) to an honorable discharge. * He further indicated that he voluntarily consented to the separation action and that he elected not to submit a statement in his own behalf * He acknowledged there was no automatic upgrading or review by any government agency of a characterization of service, which was under honorable conditions * he must apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or to this Board if he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003546
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. Unfortunately, the applicant waited 60+ years after the fact to contest his discharge and there are no documents available to show that his discharge was not properly characterized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003547
The applicant states he was shot in Vietnam but was never awarded the PH. It states that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Absent evidence to corroborate he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that he was treated for those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003548
The applicant requests an upgrade of his other than honorable conditions discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individuals entire record. The evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1), for unfitness with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003549
The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 23 July 1969. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. There is no evidence in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003550
The applicant provides his service medical records. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System and sets forth policies, responsibility, and procedures that apply in determining whether a member is unfit because of physical disability to perform the duties of his office, grade, rank, or rating. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003550
The applicant provides his service medical records. DA Forms 3349 (Medical Condition - Physical Profile Record) dated 10 July, 4 and 18 September and 20 November 1979, show that under the PULHES he was assigned a physical profile of T-3 under E. Item 6 (Individual has the Defect(s) Listed Below) stated he had a scar in the back of his left eye secondary to an infection with a tendency to recur. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003552
On 23 February 1961, the applicant's immediate commander forwarded him a letter notifying him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, and Absence Without Leave or Desertion)) by reason of conviction by a civil court, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003561
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFEM is authorized for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within specific geographic areas during specified time periods. The applicant served during a qualifying period of service in Berlin and is entitled to have that award added to her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the AFEM and AOM (Germany) to her DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003568
Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial at any time after charges have been preferred. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003571
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the military records of her former spouse, an enlisted member of the Retired Reserve, to show that he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) from spouse coverage to former spouse coverage within 1 year of their divorce. In a letter dated 20 September 2013, the applicant was advised by DFAS that at the time of her divorce she had 1 year in which to deem an election for the SBP. The applicant contends, in effect, that the military records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003576
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was authorized the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp (AOM). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's assignment in Berlin from 27 March 1984 to 12 September 1985 satisfies the regulatory criteria necessary for the award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003578
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his authorized awards include: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 2. The available evidence shows he served a qualifying period of service for award of the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003581
The applicant requests correction of item 10c (Date Inducted) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show 12 June 1970 vice 12 June 1971. The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) on 12 June 1970. _______ _ 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 | 20140003584
The applicant requests the creation of an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) Addendum and relief from the recoupment of his OAB. Although there is no written agreement in his service records, he was paid the $10,000 OAB incentive. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and state ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected to show: * the applicant executed a properly prepared Written Agreement OAB Addendum, on 31 May 2006, in AOC 27A with appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003597
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the relief-for-cause DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 30 July 2008 to 5 February 2009 from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). b. Paragraph 2-18 states when an officer is officially relieved of duties and a "Relief for Cause" OER is subsequently prepared, the evaluation report requires referral to the rated officer. Reviewers of "Relief for Cause" OERs will * ensure that the narrative portions of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003603
The applicant requests retroactive award of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2009 through 28 February 2013. The applicant states: * he has not received his BCP since January 2009 * as a board certified physician, he is entitled to BCP * his last board recertification was in 2008; he was certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine until 31 December 2015 * in September 2008, he submitted the supporting document to his military treatment facility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003610
The applicant states, in effect, the evidence does not warrant a bad AER and disenrollment from the Air Command and Staff College (ACSC). The following types of reports will be referred: (1) Any report with a "NO" response. In his appeal process the applicant addressed only the issue of an undocumented reference whereas the instructor cited not just the undocumented reference, but more importantly that the verbiage used by the applicant appeared to have been copied directly from sources...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003610
The applicant states, in effect, the evidence does not warrant a bad AER and disenrollment from the Air Command and Staff College (ACSC). The following types of reports will be referred: (1) Any report with a "NO" response. In his appeal process the applicant addressed only the issue of an undocumented reference whereas the instructor cited not just the undocumented reference, but more importantly that the verbiage used by the applicant appeared to have been copied directly from sources...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003613
The CG states that after he directed an FBOI that board determined the applicant should be retained. A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's AMHRR only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section. The evidence of record shows the applicant was derelict in the performance of his duties in that he improperly collaborated with a military defense contractor in developing a PWS for a contract proposal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003613
The CG states that after he directed an FBOI that board determined the applicant should be retained. A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's AMHRR only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section. The evidence of record shows the applicant was derelict in the performance of his duties in that he improperly collaborated with a military defense contractor in developing a PWS for a contract proposal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003616
The MEB Proceedings, dated 27 July 1979, show the applicant was present when the board convened and determined that he was medically unfit for (diagnosis 1) scoliosis and (diagnosis 2) chronic upper back pain, secondary to diagnosis 1 and severe injuries sustained in a training accident at Fort Sill, OK in January 1970. The PEB determined he was physically unfit and recommended he be separated with severance pay based on a 10 percent (%) disability rating. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003617
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependent(s). Answer: Only veterans who are currently serving on active duty or in the Selected Reserve can transfer benefits to eligible members. Thus, the applicant retired from military service without transferring his educational benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003630
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show his month of birth as March. It provides, in pertinent part, that a WD AGO Form 53-55 would be provided each time there was a discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003630
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show his month of birth as March. It provides, in pertinent part, that a WD AGO Form 53-55 would be provided each time there was a discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003633
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. DA Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that during his service in Vietnam with the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, from 4 October 1969 to 30 October 1970, his unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003634
The applicant requests his current Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) contract effective 1 October 2013 be changed to 1 July 2013 based on his internship completion and assignment as a General Medical Officer (GMO). On 8 April 2014, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, Office of the Surgeon General who stated: a. there is no record of a created, executed, processed, or paid MASP effective 1 July 2013. b. upon internship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003637
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared on him upon his entry on active duty lists the SSN that he claims is correct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry in item 3 of his DD Form 214 and adding the SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003639
The applicant was commissioned as a Reserve officer on 11 May 1990 and was promoted to MAJ of 8 August 2005. He is requesting his MRD be extended in order for him to complete the required military education and to serve in his current fitness capacity at an unblemished level of duty performance prior to the PEB findings. The applicant contends his MRD should be adjusted past 1 June 2014 to allow him time to complete the education requirements to LTC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003640
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to honorable, or to general, under honorable conditions. On 25 January 1982, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed the issuance of a UOTHC discharge. 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 | 20140003641
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant states he was unable to transfer his educational benefits and he was not informed to transfer benefits prior to his retirement. The policy states an eligible individual is any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of approval of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003645
Item 26 of this DD Form 214 lists "None" for citations and badges. He was appointed in the USAR in the rank of LTC in 1983, after his period of active service. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction of this DD Form 214 to list in item 3a his rank as LTC and in item 26 his Certificate of Achievement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003649
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the name on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 29 July 1991 be changed to reflect his name as legally changed in a Decree for Change of Name from the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD filed on 3 August 1994. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003652
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It shows he was discharged on 18 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 an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Every case is individually decided based upon its merits when an applicant requests a discharge upgrade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003653
The applicant provides no additional evidence. The regulation stated: * Item 12f of the DD Form 214 would list credit for all foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * Item 18 - for active duty Soldiers deployed with his/her unit during their continuous period of active service, would list the entry, "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD -YYYYMMDD)" DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant served in Kuwait from 9...