ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003987
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM). The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 17 January and 28 February 1991. b. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003992
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for meritorious service * BSM (2nd Award) with "V" Device * Air Medal (AM) 2. In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 16 November 1967 through 10 September 1970 and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003995
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his first name as "Lawrence." There is no evidence he used the requested spelling of first name at any time during his military service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140003995 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140003995 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003998
He provided a 1st endorsement to Orders Number 95-425, issued by Headquarters, 205th Military Intelligence Brigade, Germany, dated 20 December 1995, stating the applicant had been deployed in support of Operation Joint Endeavor from 22 December 1995 to 14 July 1996 and qualified for award of the Armed Forces Service Medal and the NATO Medal. His service in Hungary, from December 1995 to 14 July 1996, in support of Operation Joint Endeavor, qualifies him for award of the Armed Forces Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004002
Title 38, CFR, section 3.12 (Character of discharge) states in: a. Paragraph (c)(6) that benefits are not payable where the former service member was discharged or released by reason of a discharge under other than honorable conditions issued as a result of an absence without official leave (AWOL) for a continuous period of at least 180 days. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time. b. Paragraph 3-7b...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004003
On 18 April 1980, his command initiated separation action under the provisions of paragraph 5-31, Army Regulation 635-200 for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention. On 21 April 1980, the separation authority directed the applicant be discharged with a GD Certificate within 3 days. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004004
His record contains General Orders Number 1744, dated 7 July 1970, which show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 18 August 1969 to 30 June 1970. His record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence that shows he was either recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal; however, general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as 5XX-XX-XXXX instead of 3XX-XX-XXXX. _______ _ __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 | 20140004014
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The lady tried to pay him, but he told her it was too small to charge anybody and she dropped a ten dollar bill on his car seat and left. _______ _ _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 | 20140004016
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provided Military Personnel Message Number 96-02, Subject: Termination Date for the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal and Award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for Operation Southern Watch. The evidence of record shows he served in Kuwait in support of Operation Southern Watch from 19 September through 10 December 1996 and 15 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004017
The applicant requests a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) imposed on 1 August 2000 and all allied documents be removed from the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File. Evidence shows the applicant, a specialist at the time in question, accepted NJP under the provisions of Article 15, UCMJ for being AWOL in 2000 and the imposing commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004018
He was awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 9 May 1995 through 8 May 1998. b. d. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the AGCM (2nd Award) for the period 9 May 1998 through 8 May 2001. 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 (2nd Award) for the period 9 May 1998 through 8 May 2001 (Standard Name Line: SGT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004021
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: * remove the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * add the Korea Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar (M-60) 2. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Achievement Medal (4th Award) * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004024
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 23 August 1994, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004030
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * One Overseas Service Bar 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the VSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004031
The applicant requests: * upgrade of his bad conduct discharge * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show service in Haiti 2. His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 14 April 1996 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004032
A review of every document contained in his available military personnel and health records, many of which bear his signature, shows his SSN consistently appears as "264-XX-XXXX" throughout his tenure of service. Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 issued to the applicant at the time of separation also shows his SSN as "264-XX-XXXX" and this document bears his signature. The evidence of record shows his SSN consistently appeared as "264-XX-XXXX" on every document in his available service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004033
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004033 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While the applicant's desire to change his DD Form 214 to show his name as shown on his birth certificate is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004034
He did not know that he had PTSD until 1992. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004035
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. His record contains a series of enlistment records as listed below, which list his DOB as "23 Nxxxxxxx XXXX": * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004039
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the: * Legion of Merit * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) * Army National Guard (ARNG) Meritorious Service Award 2. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) and Officer Record Brief (ORB) show he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Meritorious Service Medal 4. b. adding to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004042
The applicant was eligible to receive BCP for the 24-month period of 1 January 2012 through 31 December 2013, with his pay rate level computed on a Health Professions Pay Entry Date (HPPED) or Medical Special Pay (MSP) date of 7 June 2000. For Army Medical Corps officers (physicians), these special pays include BCP, which is paid monthly to all board certified Medical Corps officers based upon their dates of board certification and their creditable service used to establish the HPPED. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004045
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 or injustice. A letter, dated 4 June 1976, from the U.S. Army Enlisted Records Center notified the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) the applicant was confined by the TDC, Huntsville, TX and recommended he be considered for discharge under the provisions of Section VI of Army Regulation 635-206. A letter, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004046
A DD Form 214 for this period of service (4 October 1951 to 5 January 1958) is not available for review with this case. A DD Form 214 (enlisted) for his period of service from 4 October 1951 to 5 January 1958 is not available for review with this case. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to listing his: * service in Korea from September 1952 to September 1954 * overseas assignments in Germany, Kwajalein, and Korea * rank as sergeant first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004052
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Imjin Scout Patch/Badge with Certificate. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the Imjin Patch/Badge and Certificate. However, there is no available evidence showing that he was awarded the Imjin Patch/Badge by the 2nd Infantry Division.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004054
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His unit in Vietnam was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during his period of assignment in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004055
The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was awarded the Parachutist Badge based on his completion of the 3-week Basic Airborne Course in 1954. The available evidence shows he completed the requisite course of instruction for award of the Parachutist Badge. _______ _ __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 | 20140004067
Although the applicant held MOS 11B and served in an infantry unit during his service in Vietnam, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided insufficient evidence to show he participated in ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size. Further, there is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded the CIB. Therefore, the available evidence is insufficient to support the applicant's request for correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004070
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record shows he accepted NJP on at least four separate occasions and was convicted by a summary court-martial as a result of his acts of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004078
The applicant states: * his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) stated he should lose one pay grade from E-6 * his DD Form 214 shows his pay grade as E-1 * his discharge was too severe and does not reflect his exemplary service * he has performed outstanding community service and his one incident during his military service is not indicative of his entire military service 3. On 16 July 1985, the applicant's immediate commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004079
The complete facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not available for review with this case; however, his records contain a DD Form 214 that shows on 5 September 2002, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-13, after completing 4 years, 1 month, and 7 days of net active service. Paragraph 5-13 at the time stated a Soldier could be separated for personality disorder (as determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004080
He completed 3 years of active service with no time lost His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * two overseas service bars 5. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004082
The applicant requests the removal from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) of DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) for the rating period from 1 December 2010 through 1 June 2011, hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER. d. Paragraph 6-11d states that for a claim of inaccuracy or injustice of a substantive type in an evaluation report, evidence will include statements from third parties, rating officials or other documents from official sources....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004086
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004086 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM cannot do anything for himself. The form also indicated he was unable to bathe, dress, toilet, or transfer (e.g., move from a wheelchair to a bed) independently.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004089
The applicant states: * he held the rank/grade of SFC/E-7 when he was discharged from active duty * he enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG) approximately 2 years later in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 because there were no E-7 positions available * he was promoted to the rank/grade of SSG/E-6 in the MSARNG * he was always told he would retire in the highest rank successfully held * he retired on 24 December 2013 and his retirement orders show his rank/grade as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004094
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004094 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004097
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows * 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 6 October 1968 to 11 November 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 43 dated 1970 * 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, 199th Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004099
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004103
The applicant states he received his fourth award of the ARCOM subsequent to his release from active duty (REFRAD) and it has not been added to his DD Form 214. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the award of the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) from his DD Form 214 * Adding the award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004105
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged due to an injury, instead of "CONDITION, NOT A DISABILITY." The applicant states his record shows he was discharged due to hip pain. On 10 September 2013, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004107
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged UOTHC on 5 March 1979 under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b(1) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), for a pattern of misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record does not support upgrading the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004108
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This document is accepted as sufficient to establish that the FSM would have been authorized a wound chevron; therefore, he is entitled to posthumous award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. posthumously awarding the Purple Heart to the FSM for wounds he received on 30 September 1918; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004109
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) by removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) and associated documents. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the following documents from the applicant's AMHRR: * Arrest Report, Columbus Police Department,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004112
The applicant requests permanent award of the Army Staff Identification Badge (ASIB). The badge is awarded by Principal Officials of HQDA to military personnel serving on their staff and within their subordinate agencies. The applicant states that at the time he was serving at the Pentagon he was not authorized award of the ASIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004114
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The MEB NARSUM and treatment records leading into the MEB documented mental health symptoms diagnosed as PTSD and depression for approximately 8 years before the applicant's referral for an MEB. Despite these chronic symptoms, the applicant performed her duties well.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004117
The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review. The evidence shows the FSM completed a qualifying period of service for award of the NDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 19 October 1948 through 18 October 1951; and * adding to his DD Form 214 the: * NDSM * AGCM (1st Award) _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004118
If the law provides provisions to retain a service member with 18 or more years of service but less than 20 years, why would it not also provide the same provision for a service member who has over 20 years with an approved retirement? As a result, the Secretary of the Army exercised his authority to deny the applicant a voluntary retirement based on his completion of more than 20 years of active duty service. However, the Secretary of the Army may approve retirement requests from these Soldiers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004119
The applicant requests correction of item 30 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show foreign service in Vietnam for 13 months instead of service in Thailand from 15 October 1966 to 28 September 1967. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 5 February 2014 * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004119
The applicant requests correction of item 30 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show foreign service in Vietnam for 13 months instead of service in Thailand from 15 October 1966 to 28 September 1967. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 5 February 2014 * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004121
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) to show his date of birth (DOB) as XX November 1921 vice XX March 1921. In conjunction with his appointment as a Reserve officer in the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a WD AGO Form 170 (Application for Appointment and Statement of Preferences for Reserve Officers) on 24 February 1943 wherein he listed his DOB as XX November 1921. His record...