ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004369
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable 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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004372
The evidence shows he was awarded the ARCOM on 4 occasions during his service in Vietnam; however, 1 of those awards was made for a period of service already recognized by a previous ARCOM award. He served in Vietnam during five campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to award of one silver service star to be added to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction to his DD Form 214 to show this service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004373
BOARD DATE: 9 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004373 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is void of documentation listing the SSN he used during his period of active duty service; however, his record does contain an Army Reserve Personnel Data Review sheet signed by the applicant on 4 October 1966, approximately two months after his REFRAD, which lists his SSN as XX9-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004375
He had served 1 year, 11 months, and 5 days of active service. His DD Form 214 shows he had 3 days lost time under section 6(a), Appendix 2b of the MCM [Manual for Courts-Martial] dated 1951. _______ _ 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 | 20140004377
The applicant requests correction of his National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Form 13038 (United States of America Certification of Military Service) to show his last grade, rank, or rating as specialist four (SP4). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence appears to show he was promoted to the rank of SP4 after he was released from active duty and while he was a member of the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004382
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, there is no evidence in his records and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter of official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004383
The applicant requests removal of a Trauma Nursing Core Course certificate, dated 10 December 2010, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). c. his AMHRR will be reviewed on 1 April 2014 as his board file is being reviewed for the U.S. Army Nurse Corps Captain Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the Trauma Nursing Core...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004384
The applicant requests his dishonorable discharge be upgraded to an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 3, by reason of court-martial, with a dishonorable discharge. His conviction, confinement, and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004385
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to sergeant first class (SFC)/pay grade E-7. Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), chapter 1 (Introduction), paragraph 1-20 (Promotion of Soldiers pending referral to a Military Occupational Specialty Medical Retention Board, MEB, or PEB), shows that per the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1212 (Disability severance pay), Soldiers who are on a promotion list at the time of separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004386
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004386
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004388
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the Parachutist Badge. 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004393
The applicant contends, in effect, that his discharge should be upgraded because the separation authority did not consider the positive aspects of his military service, particularly his awards and decorations, and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the correct information. The evidence of record shows that item 11 of his DD Form 214 (Copy 2 Service) does not show his MOS. The NATO Medal is not an Army award; therefore, this Board has no authority to award it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004396
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation system (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004399
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004401
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, deployment orders, and orders awarding him the BSM. 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. Adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 March 2010 the BSM ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004402
BOARD DATE: 23 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004402 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the "Korea Duty Medal" and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Therefore, his request to add the Korea Duty Medal to his DD Form 214 will not be discussed any further in this record of proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004405
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was entitled to a $10,000 officer accession bonus (OAB). He submitted the ETP request for payment of the OAB and after a few weeks he received $4,000, which was the first half of the OAB. He provides and his record contains an OAB addendum wherein it stated: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004409
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004409 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 November 1968, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation that the applicant be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 and directed the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004411
Nevertheless, in this case, the applicants enlistment and active duty service in the Regular Army more than serve the same purpose as would have been served had he been ordered to active duty in the Army through ROTC channels. Had the applicant chosen active duty or been involuntarily ordered to active duty as a result of his disenrollment, he would have been assigned against the needs of the Army, in pay grade E-1, and not allowed any monetary enlistment options. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004413
This publication shows that the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, during the time of the applicant's assignment, was cited in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 38, dated in 1970 for award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; and in DAGO Number 53, dated in 1970 for award of the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004415
The Clemency Board determined that he was required to perform 24 months of alternate service and he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 6 November 1974 under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 4313. The Clemency Discharge is a neutral discharge, issued neither under honorable conditions nor under other than honorable conditions. It is to be considered as ranking between an undesirable discharge and a general discharge. Accordingly, there appears to be no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004416
e. The applicant was assigned to a MAJ position in the NYARNG effective 14 March 2011. The evidence of record shows he was assigned to a USAR TPU prior to his selection for promotion to MAJ by a DA RC promotion board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adjusting his DOR and promotion effective date to MAJ to 7 June 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004421
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 31 March 2011, to show award of the: * Legion of Merit * Army Superior Unit Award (2nd Award) * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars 2. General Orders Number 2009-23, issued by Headquarters, Department of the Army, dated 10 December 2009, which award Headquarters, Third U.S. Army the Army Superior Unit Award for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004423
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Since you are now in a retired status, you cannot allocate months to dependents that did not have benefits transferred to them before your retirement. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004426
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is entitled to receipt of a Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB). A DA Form 2823, dated 12 October 2013, shows he stated he agreed on a 6-year reenlistment with the DEARNG contingent on a $10,000.00 signing bonus in the fall of 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant signed Annex R (REB Addendum) on the same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004428
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His AMHRR contains a promotion non-selection letter (memorandum format for first nonselection, reasons other than not educationally qualified) dated 12 September 2003, which was filed in his AMHRR on 9 October 2003. The evidence of record shows: * he was considered for promotion to CPT by an SSB under the 2001 selection criteria; however, he was not selected * his AMHRR contains a promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004432
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 14 August 2007 to show in item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) the entry "2006 07 06" vice "2007 01 02." His record contains a memorandum, issued by Fort Benning, GA, on 10 October 2009, requesting HRC issue the applicant a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004435
In part, it specifically shows: a. a Human Resources Command (HRC), Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Reserve Components Mandatory Selection Board (RCSB) convened on 3 November 2009 to consider officers of the applicant's grade for promotion: b. unfortunately, the applicant was not selected for promotion by the board; this was his second non-selection; c. the records reviewed by the DA Selection Board did not indicate that he had completed the required civilian education requirement by the day before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004437
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (4th Award). 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. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004441
That is why he was removed from jump status due to medical reasons and transferred to a non-airborne unit for the remainder of his time. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. In the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004442
However, his discharge orders and DD Form 214 show he was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 31 May 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, separation program number 246 (discharge for the good of the service). Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004444
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 his name as B____ L____ S____, JR. 2. His records show he used the name B____ J____ F____ throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004446
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her record to show her last name as Bi_____ instead of Ro---. ____________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 | 20140004446
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her record to show her last name as Bi_____ instead of Ro---. ____________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 | 20140004447
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004447 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of the applicant's separation action, the SPD code of "KGH" was used when a Soldier was separated by reason of non-retention under paragraph 16-4, Army Regulation 635-200. The applicant was assigned an RE code of 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004447
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004447 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of the applicant's separation action, the SPD code of "KGH" was used when a Soldier was separated by reason of non-retention under paragraph 16-4, Army Regulation 635-200. The applicant was assigned an RE code of 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004449
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 May 1983, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Records show the applicant was only 17 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004451
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004451 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It states, in pertinent part, that each retired enlisted member of the Army who is retired with less than 30 years of active service is entitled, when his active service plus his service on the retired list totals 30 years, to be advanced on the Retired List to the highest grade in which he/she served on active duty satisfactorily, as determined by the Secretary of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004453
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualifying 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004454
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) granted the FSM service connection for the cancer and his death. The FSM's service medical and dental records are on permanent loan to the VA and are not available for review; the applicant has not provided any VA medical records or disability determinations. Based on the DIC award letter, the VA had already granted the FSM service connection for his cancer and awarded the applicant DIC upon his death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004454
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) granted the FSM service connection for the cancer and his death. The FSM's service medical and dental records are on permanent loan to the VA and are not available for review; the applicant has not provided any VA medical records or disability determinations. Based on the DIC award letter, the VA had already granted the FSM service connection for his cancer and awarded the applicant DIC upon his death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004455
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge, from under other than honorable conditions to honorable. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 22 September 1987, 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. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004457
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 three Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM (3rd Award)) and the Air Medal with "V" Device. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Aircraft Crewman's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004462
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 7 June 1966 to show his social security number (SSN) as XX4-XX-XXXX vice XX9-XX-XXXX. Item 32 (Remarks) of the DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows the third digit of his SSN as "9." Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued for this period of service shows the third digit of his SSN as "4."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004463
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 May 1986, he was notified of his pending separation for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. _____________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 | 20140004464
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), which awarded him the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (6th Award), was filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) prior to 12 August 2013, the date the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Judge Advocate Generals (JAG) Corps, Promotion Selection Board convened. It applies to officers in the Regular Army, the ARNG, and USAR officers on an active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004467
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). He served in four campaigns in Vietnam and he is entitled to wear four bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal, and to have them added to his DD Form 214. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004468
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Service Ribbon * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar 2. The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before 1 August 1981 provided they had an Active Army status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004471
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that she entered active duty on 10 June 1985 and that her service be characterized. The applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214, enlistment contract, Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings, DA Form 2-1 and medical records. On 17 July 1985, an EPSBD was convened that determined the applicant did not meet medical fitness standards for enlistment due to a...