ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005469
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was promoted to sergeant (SGT)/pay grade E-5 and all back pay due as a result of the correction. Items 4a, 4b, and 12h of his 21 February 1986 DD Form 214 show this information as his rank, grade, and the effective date. c. Thus, the evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 shows his correct rank, grade, and effective date as of the date he was REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005476
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. his service in Kuwait/Iraq for the period 6 January to 17 July 2003; b. award of the Army Commendation Medal (1st oak leaf cluster), Iraq Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral "2," and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge; and c. his foreign service in item 12f (Foreign Service) as 1 year, 7 months, and 14 days. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005477
The applicant provides: * Orders Number 311-606, dated 6 November 2012 * Orders Number 311-607, dated 6 November 2012 * Orders Number 042-907, dated 11 February 2013 * four letters from a government quarters leasing agent, dated 11 February 2013, 14 June 2013, and 27 December 2013 * government housing waiting list * two DD Forms 1857 (Temporary Commercial Storage at Government Expense), dated 13 September 2013 and 3 January 2014 * memorandum, request for storage in transit (SIT), dated 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005478
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It stated, in effect, that personnel officers were to use all available records to prepare a DD Form 214. Based on the documents provided by the applicant, it appears he did have a period of service in Korea prior to 1981 that is not included in the foreign service shown on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 March 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005481
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 23 March 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Based on his record of indiscipline which includes being AWOL for 144 days; failure to obey a lawful order; and failure to report to duty, the applicant's service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005482
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he completed advanced individual training at Fort Sill, OK, for an artillery MOS and served in Vietnam as an artilleryman. On 16 April 1970, Headquarters, Americal Division, published SO Number 106 affecting the following changes effective 4 March 1970: appointing him to the grade of specialist four (SP4)/E-4 in MOS 94B, withdrawing MOS 13A, and awarding him primary MOS (PMOS)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005483
The applicant requests to have the Navy Unit Commendation added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Evidence shows the applicant served with the 16th Engineer Battalion during a period when the unit was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the ICM from her DD Form 214 and b. adding to her DD Form 214 the: * Navy Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005486
The applicant requests issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) correcting item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his period of service in Vietnam. He states the entry for Vietnam service on his DD Form 214 shows "None," yet the form clearly shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005492
This form shows he was issued a separation program number of "246," which denotes he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service. To be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, he would have voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. Therefore, based on his record of indiscipline, his service does not merit an upgrade to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005493
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005494
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she received a 15-year retirement under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). The law stated that During the active force drawdown period, the Secretary of the Army may apply the provisions of Section 3914, Title 10, U. S. Code to allow early retirement of an enlisted member with at least 15 years but less than 20 years of service. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005495
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * letter from the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005496
The applicant requests: * an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge * correction of his period of active duty service * his military records to be found 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness. Therefore, he should provide a copy of his DD Form 214 to the National Personnel Record Center (Military Personnel Records) 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005503
He returned to the Continental United States in March 1954. d. In September 1954, he was convicted by an SPCM for being AWOL from 12 June to 4 September 1954. e. In February 1955, he was convicted by an SPCM for being AWOL from 24 January to 16 February 1955. f. In March 1955, while in confinement, the FSMs commanding officer requested the FSM be required to appear before a board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005505
While the applicant's desire to change his DD Form 214 to show his first name as Julius and year of birth as 1945 is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the name and date of birth shown on his DD Form 214 and all other available documents in his OMPF. ___________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005506
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * a letter, dated 15 April 2013, from the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * DD Form 214 * Record of discharge from U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Standby) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005507
There are no orders for award of the ARCOM in his available records. He provided an ARCOM Certificate and Citation showing he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious achievement in Vietnam during the period 1-26 August 1969. _______________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 | 20140005510
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) discharge from the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG). The discharge of a Soldier from the ARNG is a function of the State military authorities and in accordance with State laws and regulations. On separation from the ARNG, the Soldiers service will be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions, or the service is described as uncharacterized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005512
On 21 April 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence does include a DD Form 214 that contains the authority and reason for the applicants active duty discharge. ___________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 | 20140005513
The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he changed his SBP election from spouse to former spouse coverage because he is now divorced and his divorce decree from his first spouse requires him to make her the beneficiary for his SBP. The available evidence shows the applicant's divorce decree, dated 21 August 1997, required him to make his first former spouse the beneficiary of his SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005519
The applicant states: * when she was appointed in the USAR in 2003, she had an approved medical waiver at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) * she also had a P-2 physical profile from the 63rd Regional Support Command (RSC) in 2005 * she was selected for promotion in 2009 and the promotion qualification statement was sent on 5 April 2010 * her promotion was blocked due to the medical waiver/profile and it took the 63rd RSC 2 years to find out the 2003 MEPS waiver was invalid *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005524
The applicant provides a DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 4 clearly shows his home of record and place of enlistment as Massachusetts. It appears that during the preparation of his DD Form 214 an administrative error occurred that resulted in the recording of the State of Michigan as his place of entry into active duty instead of the State of Massachusetts.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005525
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 6 August 1962, to show his rank/grade as captain (CPT)/O-3 vice first lieutenant (1LT)/O-2. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows in: * Item 3a (Grade, Rate or Rank) - 1LT/O-2 * Item 3b (Date of Rank) - 1 November 1959 * Item 32 (Remarks) - Temporary 1LT,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005526
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. The applicant's complete service personnel records are not available for review; however, his DD Form 214 shows he served on active duty from 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005530
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) at the time prescribed the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence to show his periods of service to be incorrect as shown on his DD Form 214 nor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005531
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. he served in Vietnam from 6 December 1968 to 20 January 1970; b. he was assigned to the 720th MP 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 commander's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005535
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all the medals he is entitled to. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005536
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first enlistment period. The applicant provides: * DA Form 5689 (Oath of Reenlistment) * DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry "MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005536
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first enlistment period. The applicant provides: * DA Form 5689 (Oath of Reenlistment) * DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry "MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005538
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005538 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was retired from the service prior to his company being awarded the medal in 1992. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal from his DD Form 214 and b. adding the following awards to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to show award of her Combat Action Badge (CAB). Her DD Form 214 for this period of active duty service shows she was awarded the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005540
BOARD DATE: 23 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005540 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005542
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 9 August 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 10, and issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005545
Therefore, it is appropriate to accept the award certificate as sufficient evidence to correct the record to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 21 May 1969 through 10 March 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005546
An NGB Memorandum for [Applicant], subject: Non-retention for Continued Service on the Title 10 AGR Program, dated 3 August 2011, notified the applicant that the Calendar Year 2011 (CY11) ARNG AGR Officer REFRAD Board convened from 20-24 June 2011. The applicant elected to apply for retirement, was REFRAD on 31 August 2012, and retired effective 1 September 2012. c. Subsequent to approval of the CY11 ARNG AGR REFRAD Board, the Office of the DAIG received three separate complaints alleging...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005547
Records show the applicant's HOR was the Ripley, Illinois address throughout his military career. The DD Form 214 should be amended to show the Ripley, Illinois address as the applicant's HOR. As a result, the Board recommends the DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 1974 be amended to show the home of record as Box ***, Ripley, Illinois, as shown on his September 1954 enlistment contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005549
The applicant requests correction his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005550
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star * Air Medal with 18 oak leaf clusters (OLC) * Army Commendation Medal * Expert Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005552
The applicant requests the amending of 2 DD Forms 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) and 2 National Archives and Records Administration (NA) Forms 13038 (Certification of Military Service). The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 21 April 1955. They note a fire destroyed a major portion of Army personnel records covering the period between 1912 and 1959.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005553
On 24 February 1987, her commander notified her that under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) he was contemplating action to release her from active duty for transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for entry level status performance and conduct. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, in effect at the time, set policy and provided guidance for the separation of personnel because of unsatisfactory performance or conduct (or both) while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005555
On 6 March 1990, his immediate commander initiated a Bar to Reenlistment Certificate against him. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 23 May 1990 under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 for committing a serious offense with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005562
He was medically discharged from military service on 6 October 2006 for bilateral knee pain. A designation of "unfit for duty" was required before an individual can be separated from the military because of an injury or medical condition. There is no evidence and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing that any condition except his knee pain prevented him from performing his duties and required physical disability processing during his period of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005563
Counsel provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 2008 * PTA * Post-Trial Recommendations and GCMCA's Action * Request for Retirement * Department of the Army approval of retirement in the rank/grade of CW2/W-2 * Stipulation of Fact CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. By law, the applicant was erroneously considered by the AGDRB and retired in the rank/grade of CW2/W-2 with an effective date of pay grade of 31 March 2008 and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005566
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with a separation date of 18 August 1995, to show her last name as "Gxx Arrxxxgui." She did not enlist using her full middle name and her full middle name is not shown anywhere in her MPRJ; however, she now requests to change the middle name shown on her DD Form 214 to show her full middle name. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005569
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The evidence indicates an administrative error occurred during the recording of the SSN 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 amending his DD Form 214 to show his SSN is "XXX-XX-0305" as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005570
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * Item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB) - the year of his birth as "1949" instead of "1969" * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - all the awards he is entitled to * Item 25 (Education and Training Completed) all the schools he completed * Item 30 (Remarks) all schools he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005571
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. General orders awarded the unit to which the FSM was assigned while in Vietnam the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005572
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant has provided two letters of support dated at about the time of his discharge. The applicant requests that his discharge UOTHC be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions because he was innocent of the charges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005573
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. He was told he would be issued an undesirable discharge, but it would be automatically upgraded to a general after 6 months. ___________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 | 20140005574
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that his father be awarded or authorized the Bronze Star Medal, the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal, and that his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show these awards. The FSM was inducted into the Army of the United States on 14 April 1944. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...