ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005053
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his correct rank or his deployment dates. It provides, in pertinent part, that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the following entry will be made in item 18: "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005055
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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130002706 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005057
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence to indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005058
The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his rank/grade as CPT/O-3 and REFRAD date as 1 May 1979 was carefully considered. Records show the applicant was ordered to active duty on 18 September 1970 and REFRAD on 17 September 1973. Records show he was not promoted to CPT until 1979, several years after the issuance of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005061
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005061 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. After reviewing the facts of his case the board found that he should be discharged for misconduct and recommended that he be issued an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005063
The evidence of record shows the applicant retired on 31 October 2009 after completing more than 20 years of service. Based on the foregoing and as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show he transferred his benefits to his dependent under the Transfer of Education Benefits provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005064
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his first name as "Darwin" vice "Dawin" and add the Presidential Unit Citation and any other awards to which he may be entitled. There is no historical evidence or evidence of record, and the applicant has not provided evidence, to show his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation during the period of his service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005069
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Even though the applicants service personnel records are no longer available for review, a handwritten list of Soldiers names, including the applicants, clearly shows his name spelled with the letter "e." This, along with the current documents provided by the applicant, is sufficiently convincing to warrant changing the spelling of his last name on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005070
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the: a. 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he ever served in Vietnam and had qualifying service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005073
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. On 7 January 1967, in conjunction with his enlistment in the Regular Army, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN with the second and third digits as "72." DISCUSSION AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005078
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140005078 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140005078 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005080
Any Service member on or after 1 August 2009, who is entitled to the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the time of the approval of his or her request for TEB under this section, may transfer that entitlement provided he or she meets one of these conditions: (1) Has at least 6 years of service in the Military Services (active duty or Selected Reserve), on the date of approval and agrees to serve 4 additional years from the date of election. (A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005084
However, this form also shows in: * item 12a (Entered Active Duty This Period): "1996-11-05" * item 12b (Separation Date This Period): "2003-12-12" * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period): "0007-01-08" * item 12d (Total Prior Active Service): "0000-00-00" * item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service): "0000-00-00" * item 12f (Foreign Service): "0000-09-07" * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): "National Defense Service Medal//Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005085
There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The Under Secretary of Defense for 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005089
The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. 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. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005090
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United State Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in Vietnam. Records show: * he was issued orders to report to Vietnam in July 1969 * he submitted an application for compassionate reassignment * he was attached to the Casual Detachment at Fort Sam Houston, TX, on 4 August 1969 pending receipt of permanent change of station reassignment orders from the overseas unit * his compassionate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005094
However, there are no orders or any other evidence in his military records that show he was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star. There is no evidence in his military records that shows he was awarded the Silver Star for action on 12 August 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005095
He states, in effect, he was in the military from 19 May 1967 to 18 May 1970, a period of 3 years, and he did not receive the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, states the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005096
The only remaining question is whether LTC MC retaliated against the applicant after the applicant verbally reported LTC MCs misconduct to MAJ RN and then later to LTC MC. On 29 August 2013, the Army Special Review Board determined that based on the available evidence, counsel or the applicant had not provided clear and convincing evidence which showed the ratings on the contested OER were in error or that they were not the considered opinions and objective judgments of the rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005097
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 the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) and the Army Commendation Medal. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command failed to reveal orders that show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005098
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states his military records at the National Personnel Records Center contain no orders awarding him the PH. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request to remove the PH from his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005100
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The DOB that was initially recorded in the applicant's military service records cannot be determined from the available military service records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005104
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Army Superior Unit Award (2nd Award), and Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award). d. He saw orders for his last Meritorious Service Medal, but his DD Form 214 does not show the award. There are no orders or any other evidence in the applicant's military records indicating he is authorized a second Army Superior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005106
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. he served in Vietnam from 14 March 1968 to around 19 March 1969; b. he was assigned to Company C, 173rd Support Battalion during his service in Vietnam; and c. he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service. The evidence of record shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service and his records are void of derogatory information or a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005113
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation stated that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)" would be entered in item 18. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005114
Therefore, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests his military record exhibits a material error or injustice. The applicant has not provided and his records do not contain any evidence showing that he served during any dates or any other name other than what is reflected on his DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140005114 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005116
The DD Form 214 documenting this period of service shows he was awarded MOS 11C1P and held this MOS for 2 years and 8 months. A DD Form 214 shows he served on active duty from 10 to 14 June 1991. Although the record shows he held PMOS 11C1P when he was ordered to active duty on 16 June 1991, it appears he was awarded MOS 75B1O during this period of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005117
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 3555, dated 27 March 1970, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroic actions in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 9 December 1969. General orders show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroic actions against a hostile force on 9 December 1969; however, this award is not shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005118
The applicant states the reason for her request for extension of the HHG SIT termination date was due to medical reasons. In her 4-page self-authored statement, the applicant lists 28 events/items that are summarized, as follows: * she divorced in April 2013 * after disclosing that she had been sexually assaulted and then reporting a sexual assault on her 8-year-old son, she was assigned to the Community Based Warrior Transition Unit-Massachusetts (CBWTU-MA) * the reassignment was to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005119
The applicant requests his foreign service and awards for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 8 May 1992. His DD Form 214 showed in: * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) - 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days * item 12f (Foreign Service) - no foreign service 7. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005124
One document in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) identifying him with his SSN is shown as "0XX-XX-XXX2." Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is shown on these documents. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his SSN on his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 21 October 1968 to show his SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005125
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It was designed to enable commanders to expeditiously discharge individuals who lacked the necessary motivation, discipline, ability, or aptitude to become a productive Soldier when the individual: * was voluntarily enlisted in the RA, the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve * was in basic training, military occupational specialty (MOS) training, or advanced individual training; in a service school; in units or on-job-training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005127
The applicant's unit commander notified him of his proposed discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 for misconduct. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. His service record shows he received three Article 15s for being absent from his unit, being AWOL for 17 days, and for failing to go at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005141
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Air Medal 8. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 9 October 1967 through 13 May 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005142
The evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 reflects the SSN that was used throughout his entire period of service. Therefore, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests his military record exhibits a material error or injustice. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005148
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's official record contains a Request for Verification of Birth certified on 26 September 1996 and a Standard Form 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions), which show his date of birth (DOB) as "X March 1971." It would be appropriate to correct both of his DD Forms 214 to show his DOB as recorded on his Certificate of Live Birth.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005150
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded or authorized the Joint Staff Identification Badge, Defense Superior Service Medal, and Joint Meritorious Unit Award. The applicant states he did not notice that the Joint Staff Identification Badge wasn't listed on his DD Form 214 and he did not receive the paperwork for the Defense Superior Service Medal and Joint Meritorious Unit Award until after he retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005152
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005153
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was placed on the Retired List in the rank and grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6. On 7 February 2000, the TXARNG issued Orders 038-207, discharging him from the ARNG and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective 31 December 1999. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Orders P03-942379, issued by HRC, dated 14 March 2011, to show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005154
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * she had 5 months and 29 days of foreign service vice showing she had no foreign service * the Army Commendation Medal, Certificate of Achievement, Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Foreign Service Ribbon (properly known as the Overseas Service Ribbon) * she completed the Combat Lifesaver Course and Driver Training Course * she served in Kuwait/Iraq from 7 January to 5 July 2003...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005156
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 foreign service in Iraq and award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). The evidence of record also shows the applicant received HFP/IDP for his service in support of OIF from 11 December 2005 through 27 November 2006. a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005157
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "0XX-XX-XXXX" instead of "6XX-XX-XXXX." Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 that he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "6XX-XX-XXXX." The available evidence shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of his active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005159
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his SSN is incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) identified him by his Service Number but also listed a hand-written SSN X4X-4X-2XXX as on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005165
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his first name as Larrie instead of Larry. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) and all allied documents listed his first name as Larry. His enlistment and extension documents both listed his first name as Larry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005166
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 7 September 2007: * Purple Heart * Army Commendation Medal * Combat Action Badge 2. The applicant provides: * orders awarding him the Combat Action Badge * orders awarding him the Purple Heart * an undated incomplete DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005173
The applicant was discharged on 11 May 1984. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 3, with a bad conduct discharge. Rather, it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005176
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by showing his first name spelled without the letter "L." 2. A review of the applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) shows that every document in his record uses this same spelling of his first name under which he enlisted. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005177
On 13 January 2005, the applicant's immediate commander informed her of her intent to separate her from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs), with a general discharge. She also acknowledged she understood that if she received a character of service of less than honorable, she may apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or this Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005180
The FLAG was cleared from his personnel record upon completion of the investigation but it appears a notation of the FLAG was retained in his training ATRRS records. The 20 October 2012 Promotion Point Worksheet shows the applicant completed his last APFT on 1 January 2012 with a score of 228 and was granted 37 promotion points for the APFT with a total of 475 promotion points. The reasons the applicant was not promoted was not his lack of attendance at the ALC but that he did not have a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005186
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. With respect to the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, without conclusive evidence to show he qualified as sharpshooter with the rifle,...