ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004705
The applicant requests correction of item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his DOB as "16 September 19XX" instead of "15 September 19XX." The applicant states his correct DOB is "16 September 19XX." There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show the DOB listed on his DD Form 214 was not the DOB he used at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004708
The applicant requests that his Reenlistment (RE) Code be changed from an RE-2 to RE-1 and that he be issued a National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) set. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140004708 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004712
The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period 17 July 1974 to 14 July 1978 * Marriage License for the FSM and applicant, dated 8 July 1989 * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter), dated 16 September 1996 * Memorandum, U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Personnel Command, subject: Expiration Term of Service (ETS), dated 16 May 1998 * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Form 249 (Chronological Statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004715
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge due to physical disability. 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. Accordingly, he was properly discharged after undergoing the required medical examinations and there is no basis to grant him a medical discharge for a condition he had when he enlisted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004717
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records also contain the following: * DD Form 4/1 (Confirmation of Enlistment/Reenlistment), dated 5 August 1980, which lists his first name as "Joseph"; he authenticated this form and allied documents with his signature using this first name * Enlistment/Travel Order Number 161-3, dated 5 August 1980, which lists his first name as "Joseph" * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004719
Counsel argues that: a. the applicant bore no responsibility for the delay in processing his security clearance. l. being out of state nor transferring would have had any effect on the processing of the security clearance. e. Paragraph 3-1a(4) states that processing applications for appointment and Federal recognition require verification of a security clearance being granted by the U.S. Army Central Personnel Clearance Facility indicating a final personnel security clearance of Secret or higher.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004721
The applicant requests, in effect, that his effective date of promotion to the rank of captain (CPT) be changed to 9 February 2013. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) which opines that the applicant was considered and selected for promotion to the rank of CPT by the Fiscal Year 2013, Reserve Component, CPT Army Promotion List, Promotion Selection Board which was approved on 1 July 2013 and was officially...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004723
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered active duty on 30 July 1976 instead of 20 September 1979. The is available evidence shows he served in the USAR DEP from 30 July to 4 August 1976, and that service is properly shown on his DD Form 214 in item 12e. His DD Form 214 shows he first reenlisted on 27 September 1979 with 3 years, 1 month, and 22 days of prior active duty service meaning he initially...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004724
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The U.S. Army Protective Services Battalion (PSB) was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award for the period 1 January 2009 through 31 December 2009 in Department of the Army General Orders Number 2013-25, dated 28 August 2013. f. He was assigned as an active duty CID Agent to the PSB during that period. The available evidence shows his unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004724
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The U.S. Army Protective Services Battalion (PSB) was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award for the period 1 January 2009 through 31 December 2009 in Department of the Army General Orders Number 2013-25, dated 28 August 2013. f. He was assigned as an active duty CID Agent to the PSB during that period. The available evidence shows his unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004725
The applicant was inducted on 15 November 1966 under the name that is contained in his official records and on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 reflects the middle name and suffix that was used throughout his entire period of service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004726
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her deployment to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) peacekeeping mission in Sinai-Egypt during the period August 1983 February 1984 and the award she received for that deployment. Therefore, as a matter of equity the applicants deployment in support of the MFO in Sinai Egypt during the period August 1983 February 1984 should be added to her DD Form 214. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004727
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Combat Action Badge (CAB), Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar, and two Army Achievement Medals (AAM's); b. his primary specialty as 25F2O (Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer) instead of 25F1O; and c. completion of the Combat Lifesaver Course. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004730
They further advised that when he submitted the form online his records did not show an approved retirement date which was why the obligation date set as 31 August 2015. A memorandum, dated 29 January 2014, wherein he was advised of the approval of his 28 January 2014 request to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to member(s) of his immediate family; the memorandum stated his transfer status date was 29 January 2014 and his obligation end date was 31 August 2015. A service member is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004735
On 11 February 2010, a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) at Fort Lewis, Washington, considered the applicants case. The PEB found the applicants medical condition prevented him from performing the duties of his grade and specialty and recommended separation with severance pay based on a 10% disability rating. Thus, item 26 of the applicants DD Form 214 correctly lists the proper SPD code based on the reason and authority for his discharge action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004736
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004739
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he is authorized to transfer his Post -9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible dependent(s). The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected to show he is authorized to transfer his Post -9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible dependent(s) because he was retired in December 2009 from the Army due to physical disability and was not informed about the program. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004741
The applicant requests placement on the Retired List with entitlement to retired pay. In April 2005, she was misinformed by her reserve unit during her mandatory removal date (MRD) counseling that she would be placed on a retirement list until she reached age 65. It also states that to be eligible for retired pay an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (1) attained age 60; and (2) completed a minimum of 20 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004752
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence he requested an upgrade of his discharge from the Army Discharge Review Board. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004759
The applicant was charged with one specification of being AWOL from 6 April 2003 through 17 March 2004. He requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial for charges being preferred against him. Army policy states that although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004771
c. he believes that he received an unjust discharge UOTHC because upon discussing the conditions of his separation from service with his commander, the options given were to resign his commission honorably or proceed to trial with legal representation. The applicant's service record is void of evidence and he has not provided any evidence to support his contention that he was given a verbal agreement that he would receive a general under honorable conditions discharge. After a review of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004772
The applicant requests removal of a Memorandum for Record, dated 22 January 2014, awarding him the Engineer Skill Identifier, W4 (Degreed Engineer), from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant requests removal of one of two Memorandum for Record, awarding him the skill identifier, W4, from his AMHRR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the Memorandum for Record, dated 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004774
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 1 March 1982, the applicant submitted a request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 23 March 1982, the appropriate authority (a brigadier general) approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004775
There is no evidence that he requested a waiver of the RE code 3A disqualification from his prior period of active duty service 7. There is no evidence that he enlisted under any name other than his own. Based on his brief period of service and the reason for his separation, a general discharge under honorable conditions appears to be appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004778
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 29 (Qualification in Arms): * he qualified Expert with the (M-14) rifle * he qualified Expert with the (M-16) rifle * Item 31 (Foreign Service), he was credited with service in Vietnam for the period 9 January 1970 through 3 December 1970 * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows: * he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 321st Artillery, 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam * he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004780
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 or authorized the: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Purple Heart (PH) * Air Medal (AM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. He provided, in part: * a BSM Certificate and citation that shows he was awarded the BSM for meritorious service during the period 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004783
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. Although the applicant provided a letter of support which indicated he was wounded, this letter is not supported by evidence of record and therefore is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004785
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Combat Infantryman Badge. In accordance with regulations it is appropriate to grant this request by deleting award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and adding the Vietnam Service Medal to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004788
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The DD Form 214 issued at that time does not show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004789
The applicant requests that she be granted additional constructive service credit. Accordingly, she was not awarded additional constructive service credit for experience or education. Paragraph 6.1.1.3. provides that commissioned service on active duty or in an active status while participating in an educational program leading to appointment in a specialty in which constructive credit is awarded, shall be awarded day-to-day credit for service performed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004791
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was granted an exception to policy to elect spouse and children Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage. The applicant states: * the SBP rules were applied unfairly * U.S. Embassy (Moscow) policies prevented him from marrying his spouse until 2000 * his spouse is the mother of all of his children and they would have married sooner if they had been able * he was given a DD Form 1998 (presumed to mean a DD Form 1883) (SBP Election...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although a UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, it appears the separation authority determined the applicant's overall service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004799
The evidence of record shows the applicant submitted a request to transfer his education benefits under the TEB on 29 October 2009, which is within 90 days of the implementation of the program. Therefore, it would be equitable to correct his records to show he transferred the remaining balance of his educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB Program to his youngest son. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004800
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal and Army Impact Achievement Ribbon (correctly known as the Army Achievement Medal). With regard to the Army Achievement Medal, this award is properly shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004801
The evidence of record shows the applicant was previously awarded the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) during her first period of enlistment. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 March 2014 to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (4th Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) and NATO Medal from her DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004801
The evidence of record shows the applicant was previously awarded the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) during her first period of enlistment. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 March 2014 to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (4th Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) and NATO Medal from her DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004802
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 shows an incorrect narrative reason for separation and he desires to have it reflect that he was discharged by reason of physical disability. Accordingly, he was honorably discharged on 10 November 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-39 and the TDP. He was issued a separation code of JFM which indicates his separation under paragraph 5-39 and the TDP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004803
The applicant requests correction of her: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 May 2008 to show she completed her first term of service * discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), dated 23 November 2011, to show she was medically retired vice medically disqualified * records to show she was separated/discharged/retired in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 vice specialist (SPC)/E-4 2. The applicant provides: * her DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004807
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in item 5 (Oversea Service) that he served in the following foreign areas as indicated: Location Period Duration Hawaii 19931024 19850815 1 year, 9 months, 22 days Korea 19871005 19880106 1 year and 2 days Germany 19901030 199310014 2 years, 11 months, 15 days 4. In addition, based on the applicant's 2 months and 14 days of service performed in support of OIF in Kuwait/Iraq he is authorized both the ICM with the bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004811
He provided the following documents: a. a personal letter, dated May 1986, in which he stated he was "put in" for a Purple Heart and he stated a piece of metal shrapnel hit him in the back. Unfortunately, his memory does not recall particular dates and details; however, he did, for a number days, clean and dress an infected wound to the applicant's lower back while they served in M Platoon, Company A performing combat duties. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004812
This benefit was new to everyone and he doesn't feel the information was told to Soldiers. His record does not contain any documentation that indicates he transferred, or attempted to transfer, his education benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, prior to his date of transfer to the Retired Reserve. The evidence of record shows he was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve on 7 April 2010, but did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004818
The Board also determined he should be entitled to relief but stated the Board only had the authority to change the DOR and did not have the authority to change the effective DOR as that may amend the Secretary of Defense's action. In that case, the applicant's promotion to CPT as an ARNG JA was also delayed due to an administrative error regarding the submission of his Federal recognition paperwork and he was also deployed during the time of the injustice. The Board concluded "Based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004821
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as combat engineer. He provided an undated letter from a retired CW2 who states: * he was assigned to Company C, 864th Engineer Battalion, 32nd Group, in Vietnam during March 1967-1968 * he and the applicant attended AIT for combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004823
Public Law 110-252, section 3020, limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post -9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement, but he did not do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004826
The applicant states he was, at the time of his injuries, on duty in combat on guard in Iraq in full combat gear in a 15 foot tower. 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. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show otherwise, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004829.
His Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 28 January 2014, shows he was credited with 15 years of qualifying service for non-regular (Reserve) retirement for each year from his date of commissioning until 30 July 2010. After 30 June 1949, a Reserve Soldier must earn a minimum of 50 retirement points each retirement year to have that year credited as qualifying service. Further, the evidence shows he was a MAJ with over 2 years time in grade who had earned over 15 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004834
The applicant states: a. The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denied her request for a 10% increase in the FSM's retired pay for being the recipient of the Soldier's Medal. Unfortunately, the FSM's actions did not rise to the level of heroism required for award of the Distinguished Service Cross and did not clearly set him apart from those several other individuals who also risked their lives in attempting to rescue a person prior to the FSM rescuing them.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004838
However, on 4 September 2012, [Applicant] received a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand, which was filed in his OMPF, based on his arrest at FT. [sic] Bragg on 14 June 2012 for failing to maintain his lane and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer resulting in a charge of driving while intoxicated. On 21 September 2012, in a memorandum for his senior rater, the applicant stated: In response to the Officer Evaluation Report Referral, I respectfully submit the following: On 15 June 2012 I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004839
It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge. His DD Form 214 does not indicate that he completed his first full term of active duty service and is being denied veteran medical benefits. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he did complete his active duty obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004840
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...