ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004472
The applicant requests that his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The citation provided by the applicant shows that the applicant was awarded the BSM for meritorious service during the period February 1969 to February 1970. However, the applicant has not provided and the available records do not contain orders awarding him the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004473
On 20 October 1988, the discharge authority approved the applicant's separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11, by reason of failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards. a. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who are not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entry on active duty, active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004475
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In conjunction with his request for discharge, he signed a document entitled Elections of Military Rights. He also stated he "didn't like the Army at that time."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004477
On 15 June 1973, the applicant's counsel submitted a statement requesting consideration be given to process the applicant's recommendation for discharge under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 based on unsuitability rather than unfitness. When separation for unsuitability or unfitness was warranted an HD or GD was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individuals entire record. The evidence of record confirms that after considering the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004480
The evidence indicates he was wounded on 18 September 1967. The evidence of record shows only one entry on his DA Form 20 for a gunshot wound to the left ankle on 20 September 1967, but the evidence indicates that this date should be 18 September 1967. Although his record verifies he was a patient in the hospital on 15 November 1967 and transferred to Medical Holding Detachment, Fort Campbell, KY on 8 December 1967, there are no available medical records and the applicant did not provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004481
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004481 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20120021168, on 15 August 2013. The original Record of Proceeding, Discussion and Conclusions noted that, because he later became a commissioned officer, he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004482
The applicant states in 1997 he served in Kuwait in Operation Intrinsic Action 97-02 and it is not shown on his DD Form 214. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004487
The applicant requests removal of the lost time from item 26a (Non-Pay Periods Time Lost) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 10c (Date Inducted) - 23 September 1969 * item 11d (Effective Date (of Separation)) - 17 September 1971 * item 22a (1) (Net Service This Period) - 1-11-25 * item 22b (Total Active Service) - 1-11-25 * item 26a - 17 to 30 October 1970 * item 26b (Days Accrued Leave Paid) - -14 days 6....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004489
c. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) wherein it shows he was discharged on 19 January 1994, in the rank of private/E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004490
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Although his records from his first enlistment are not available, it appears it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army service and correcting his DD Form 214, ending on 16 May 1991, to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004491
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests in effect correction of her former husband's record to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for former spouse, and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. The FSM and applicant were divorced on 26 September 2012. Unfortunately, there is no evidence the FSM changed his SBP coverage to "former spouse" coverage or the applicant deemed the election within one year of her divorce.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004493
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of an Almeda College and University transcript from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004494
The DD Form 214 he was issued does not show the Bronze Star Medal or the Combat Infantryman Badge. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era, the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The evidence of record is void of orders showing the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004495
The applicant requests, in effect, that an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Certificate, dated 17 May 2011, be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was erroneously awarded the ARCOM and BSM for meritorious service for the same period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004496
The only means by which the divorced spouse could become an SBP beneficiary was if the former spouse coverage was elected by the service member or a deemed elected was made on the basis of a court order. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. The FSM and applicant were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004497
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states: * he would like an upgrade because his former wife was killed in 1978, which was the reason for his going absent without leave (AWOL) * "HONORABLE" is misspelled in item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * all of the dates are not on his record of service (DD Form 214) 3. Although an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004497
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states: * he would like an upgrade because his former wife was killed in 1978, which was the reason for his going absent without leave (AWOL) * "HONORABLE" is misspelled in item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * all of the dates are not on his record of service (DD Form 214) 3. Although an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004497 (2)
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states: * he would like an upgrade because his former wife was killed in 1978, which was the reason for his going absent without leave (AWOL) * "HONORABLE" is misspelled in item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * all of the dates are not on his record of service (DD Form 214) 3. Although an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004498
The Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. The memorandum states that effective 20 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004498
The Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. The memorandum states that effective 20 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004501
As such, on 7 February 2013, U.S. Army Garrison, Schofield Barracks, HI published Orders 038-0008, amended by Orders 239-0021, dated 27 August 2013, honorably releasing him from active duty effective 4 November 2013 - at the 3-year active duty mark, by reason of having completed his required service. According to the PEBLO, the applicant's disability processing continued because the applicant had service obligations. By email, dated 28 October 2014, the PEBLO certified that she counseled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004505
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004508
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was honorably discharged for medical reasons. Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation requirements and approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, paragraph 5-31, and directed that he be issued an Honorable Discharge Certificate. It provides for medical evaluation boards, which are convened to document a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004510
The applicant requests, in effect, that an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Certificate, dated 20 July 2012, and Permanent Orders (PO) 277-10, dated 3 October 2012, be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). His AMHRR contains the contested ARCOM Certificate, which shows he received the award for the period 19 August 2009 through 27 July 2012 while he was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004512
The applicant provides: * Self-authored statement * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 20B (Record of Court-Martial Conviction) * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) * Discharge packet document extracts (3 pages) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military record does not include any documents which show he suffered from a medical or mental condition that would have warranted his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004514
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 3 February 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board disapproved the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004515
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his foreign service in Southwest Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm * awards of the: * Valorous Unit Award * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * Southwest Asia Service Medal * Kuwait Liberation Medal 2. The applicant states: * his records do not reflect his Southwest Asia service; he was assigned to F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004516
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) in lieu of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Gold Star 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 3 June 1969 through 4 March 1971 and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004517
The applicant requests the following: * a change of the narrative reason shown in item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from misconduct to an administrative discharge * issuance of a new DD Form 214 with this change 2. 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. On 23 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004519
She stated that her named daughter had been placed in the custody of another by court order and she acknowledged that if the child was residing with her she would be processed for involuntary separation for fraudulent entry (emphasis added) unless she could, "show that regaining custody of the child was not contrary to the above stated intent; e.g., death, or incapacity of other parent or custodian." The applicant acknowledged that if her child was living with her she would be processed for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004522
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 "4XX-7X-9XXX" instead of "0XX-3X-9XXX." His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 12 September 1966, shows his SSN as "4XX-7X-9XXX." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 398 shows he recorded his SSN as "4XX-7X-9XXX" in September 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004524
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 4 April 2005, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was both proper and equitable. His conviction, confinement, and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004525
This form shows: * he indicated he was a prior service applicant and he agreed to reenlist for 6 years * he held a PMOS for the position in which he was immediately reenlisting and he was reenlisting for a valid position within unit identification code WPCWB2 (Company B, 181st Engineer Battalion) * he indicated he had 2 loans in the amount of $14,057.01 and the total amount of repayment of the qualifying loans would not exceed $20,000 * he would furnish his unit personnel with all promissory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004527
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 DD Form 368 (Request for Discharge or Clearance from Reserve Component) which shows his SSN as X17-XX-XXXX. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as X17-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004531
She waived consideration of her case by an administrative separation board contingent upon receiving a characterization of service no less favorable than a GD. On 30 May 1996, after reviewing the discharge packet and the board proceedings, the separation authority directed her separation under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for serious misconduct with issuance of a GD. Although a UOTHC discharge would normally have been appropriate, an administrative separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004532
Records show that permanent orders awarded the applicant the MSM for the period 1 October 2002 to 30 September 2012. The evidence of record shows that the applicant received two awards of the ARCOM. The DA Form 638 that recommended her for award of the MSM does not show she was awarded an interim award (i.e., the ARCOM) and, in fact, shows that she had previously been awarded the ARCOM (2nd Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004534
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to correct his middle name and month of birth. 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 the applicant's desire to change his military records is understood, all of the documents in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004535
The applicant continued to serve on active duty until he was discharged on 6 March 2002, having completed 1 year, 4 months, and 27 days of creditable active duty military service for the period 10 October 2000 to 6 March 2002. His periods of service qualify him for award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004537
In a letter to the applicant, dated 25 January 2013, from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, he was notified, in part, that: * his original separation order had been revoked and an order permanently retiring him with 30% disability had been published * DFAS would provide him with retired pay and allowances effective the date of his original separation and recoup any severance pay paid * he should immediately contact the nearest Retirement Services Officer (RSO) for assistance in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004541
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) discharge to fully honorable and issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate. The separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct - pattern of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows his discharge was appropriate because the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004542
The applicant requests correction of the entry shown in item 7b (Home of Record) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) is Chicago, IL 60607. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's HOR was identified as "Dearborn, Wayne, MI" during his enlistment processing as shown on his DD Form 4 and DD Form 1966/1 contained in his military record. Accordingly, his HOR is correctly documented throughout his military record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004544
A DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows the applicant, while serving in the USAR, was promoted to SSG/E-6 on 11 October 1962. Accordingly, his record should be corrected to show he was awarded the AGCM for his first period of active duty service from 9 July 1952 through 24 June 1954. 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 first period of qualifying honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004549
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He recommended discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-13, would be in the best interests of both the individual and the Army. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004551
There is no medical evidence of record that shows he was diagnosed with any mental condition prior to his discharge. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ___________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 | 20140004553
The applicant requests relief from the recoupment of the Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) funds he received. His record does not contain a contract, OAB or SLRP addendum. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he and all other officials properly executed an OAB addendum on 16 August 2008 * showing his OAB addendum contained a BCN * prorating his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004554
He and his chain of command may not have known that he had to request transfer to the Retired Reserve. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting his separation orders to show he was released from active duty (REFRAD) and transferred to the Retired Reserve; and b. correcting item 9 (Command to Which Transferred) of his DD Form 214 or the period ending 2 October 2011 to show "USAR Control Group (Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004556
The applicant retired on 31 August 2009, which was within 90 days of implementation of the program. 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 Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his family members prior to his retirement, provided all other program eligibility criteria are met (emphasis added). _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004557
The applicant requests removal of his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). He states his ERB is blank and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers do not use the ERB but use the DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) instead. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing his ERB, dated 21 January 2014, from his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004563
Additionally, his record contains a DA Form 3975-1 (Commanders Report of Disciplinary Action) showing his commander verbally reprimanded him for this incident. His record contains a final U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) report of investigation, dated 10 July 1990, which shows the applicant and another Soldier (Jxxxxxx) jointly smoked a cigarette, provided by the applicant, which contained marijuana. The board recommended the applicant be eliminated from military service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004571
The doctor prescribed additional pain medication and antibiotics for a possible ear infection. When recommending and considering award of the Purple Heart for concussion injuries, both diagnostic and treatment factors must be present and documented in the Soldier's medical record by a medical officer. The medical records he submitted show he was diagnosed with otitis media and treated for hearing loss and tinnitus.