ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005575
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 3 of the DD Form 214 shows the grade and date of rank of the grade held at the time of separation. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 4 October 1954 to 24 September 1957.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005576
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her Home of Record (HOR) as St. Charles, MO (not St. Louis, MO) and her Place of Entry into Active Duty (Place EAD) was Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX (not St. Louis, MO). The applicant states that she was residing in St. Charles, MO, when she was appointed in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR); however, she was ordered to active duty at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005577
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Service) to show the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal and two awards of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53-55 * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Two certificates showing two awards of the Bronze Star Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005578
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 May 1982, to show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). 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, dated 31 May 1982, to show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and that he is authorized three bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005579
The applicant requests his records of his late brother, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the Good Conduct Medal. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following * advancement to specialist four (E-4) * service in Vietnam from 23 November 1969 to 18 November 1970 with Company D, 169th Engineer Battalion * conduct and efficiency ratings of excellent * no lost time * award of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005585
The applicant's request that his discharge be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support his request. There is no evidence indicating he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligation. ____________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 | 20140005586
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The criteria for award of the Purple Heart requires the submission of substantiating evidence to verify the injury/wound was sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action, that the injury/wound required treatment by medical personnel, and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. There is no evidence in the available records that shows he was wounded as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005587
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show: * he declined Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for his spouse * his retired rank is chief warrant officer four (CW4) to enable retired pay in that rank 2. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show his retired rank as CW4 to enable him to receive retired pay in this rank. The available evidence shows he was promoted as a Reserve commissioned warrant officer to the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005589
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the NATO Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the NATO Medal to his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005596
The applicant provided a driver's license issued by the state of Texas on 8 July 2009, reflecting that his gender is male. The evidence indicates an administrative error occurred during the recording of the applicant's gender 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 gender is male.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005597
The applicant requests his uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. On 10 March 1994, his commander notified him he was initiating action to effect his elimination from the Army prior to the expiration of his current term of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to his inability to conform or adapt to the military environment. The applicant provided a U.S. Army Human Resources Command,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005597
The applicant requests his uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. On 10 March 1994, his commander notified him he was initiating action to effect his elimination from the Army prior to the expiration of his current term of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to his inability to conform or adapt to the military environment. The applicant provided a U.S. Army Human Resources Command,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005598
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 6 October 1967 to on or about 21 September 1968. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states a bronze service star is authorized with the Vietnam Service Medal for each Vietnam campaign a member is credited with participating in. 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 | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005599
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. He served a qualifying period in Vietnam for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005599
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. He served a qualifying period in Vietnam for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005600
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 28 October 1955. His DD Forms 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) for both his initial enlistment and subsequent reenlistments and all other documents throughout his record show his DOB as 28 October 1956 with the exception of a DA Form 873 (Certificate of Clearance and/or Security Determination), which shows his DOB as 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005601
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her full name as C____ A____-M____. The applicant states her name was entered incorrectly in the military records system and no one has been able to correct it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her military records, to include her DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 February 2014, to show her name as shown on her DD Form 2656.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005602
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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005603
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows the: * Army Commendation Medal * Parachutist Badge * Army Service Ribbon * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge (M-16) * Valorous Unit Award * Army Good Conduct Medal 4. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005606
The applicant states, in effect, his records should be corrected to show he completed 20 years of service based on his public service after leaving the military with 17 years, 8 months, and 19 days. The only period of qualifying employment were the documented 16 days as a bus driver between 29 August and 13 September 1996. f. Recommend partial approval of the applicant's request to adjust his retirement pay at age 62 considering the 16 day period that was deemed as qualifying and occurred...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005612
The applicant requests correction of Part Va (Evaluate the Rated Officer's Performance During the Rating Period and His/Her Potential for Promotion) of his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) (herein referred to as the contested OER) covering the period 11 December 2008 through 15 July 2009 to show "Outstanding Performance, Must Promote" instead of "Satisfactory Performance, Promote" based on the memorandum from his rater requesting the change and his senior rater's (SR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005613
If he had completed the fellowship prior to the board date, it could have been considered in the board process and resulted in an earlier DOR. HRC Order Number 274-005, dated 30 September 2012, shows the applicant's adjusted DOR for the rank/grade of MAJ/O-4 was determined to be 19 June 2008, 4 years and 16 days prior to his entry on active duty. The USAREC Health Services Directorate should amend his DA Form 5074-R to show he was granted entry-grade credit as follows: * credit awarded for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005614
BOARD DATE: 6 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005614 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states at the time of her medical retirement she was promoted to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction to her DD Form 214 to show she was promoted to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 with a date of rank and effective date of 27 June 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005618
The applicant requests his date of rank (DOR) to lieutenant colonel (LTC) by a Special Selection Board (SSB) under the criteria for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, LTC, Army Reserve, Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR), Promotion Selection Board (PSB), be backdated to his original consideration for promotion to LTC in FY2011 and that he receive any back pay and allowances he may be due as a result of this correction. The applicant provided a memorandum from the Chief, Officer Promotions Special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005622
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), ending on 17 November 1978, to show in Item 8c (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry Into Active Service) "Beaumont, TX" instead of "Sunset, LA." By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, appointment, or entry on active duty, and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005625
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 44 * copy of social security card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. However, a copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005628
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows the applicant had consecutive overseas tours, first in Korea from 14 December 1961 through 14 December 1962 and then in France from 27 February 1963 through 21 June 1964. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: * the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is awarded for honorable active service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005629
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Orders provided by the applicant show he was awarded the Parachutist Badge on 21 July 1978, almost 8 years after he was released from active duty. He attended the Pathfinder school 11 years after he was separated from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005632
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect: * deployment from 2006 through 2007 * training in California in 2006 * missing awards 2. The applicant provides 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 Item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry Service in Kuwait from 20060808-20070926.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005634
He applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge and on 27 November 1984, the board denied his request. However, there is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. The applicant was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005635
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-3601 instead of XXX-XX-7347. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) shows the SSN as xxx-xx-7347. The evidence of record shows he listed his SSN as xxx-xx-7347 throughout his entire military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005637
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. Nevertheless, his service in Korea qualifies him for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005638
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the daughter of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's records to show his last name as "Sxxxxc" instead of "Sxxxxs." The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in the FSM's reconstructed Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005639
The unit commander recommended elimination action because of the applicant's apathy indicated by lack of motivation and sub-marginal performance of duty. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. It appears the chain of command determined that the applicant's overall military service did not meet the standards for an honorable discharge as defined in Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005641
The applicant requests correction of his record and DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show that he completed his full term of service and to upgrade his discharge to either a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005645
The military medical records he provided are dated from 25 July 1974 to 28 April 1977. The military medical records he provided did not show any evidence he was wounded as a result of hostile or enemy action. Therefore, in the absence of evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action, that the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and that the treatment was made a matter of official record, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005648
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), and Honorable Discharge Certificate to show his social security number (SSN) as "XX1-XX-XXXX" vice "XX4-XX-XXXX." The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * NGB Form 22 * NGB Form 55 (Honorable Discharge Certificate) * Medicare Card * Social Security Card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005649
The available evidence shows he was awarded the EAME and his Transit Book shows he served a qualifying period for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and; b. showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55, his authorized awards include the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005658
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), for the period ending on 24 April 1967, to add and/or award any awards to which he is entitled. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from 26 November 1962 to 1 January 1964. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005660
He provided a DD Form 2278, dated 20 July 2004, which shows the estimated cost of his move was $3,778.25. He provided a letter he sent to DFAS, dated 9 May 2013, wherein he stated that he had completed all the necessary steps required of him when he completed the PPM. As specified in the JFTR and confirmed by DFAS, the minimum documents required to file for reimbursement of actual expenses for a PPM are a DD Form 2278, certified weight tickets, travel orders, and a completed DD Form 1351-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005663
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides an award certificate which shows he was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO on operations in relation to the former Yugoslavia during the period 6 January 1999 to 4 August 1999. Based on his service in Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Forge, from 11 January 1999 to 4 August 1999, he is authorized award of the NATO Medal and AFEM and correction of item 18 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005668
The applicant states he served over 3 years to be eligible for the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), in effect at the time, stated 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. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence available to determine his eligibility for the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005672
The evidence of record shows the applicant's middle initial is "R," but was inadvertently shown as "B" on General Orders Number 5204, which awarded him the DFC. Therefore, he is entitled to a correction of General Orders Number 5204 to show his correct middle initial and to correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the DFC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending General Orders Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005673
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). However, aside from his own statement, there is no evidence of record to show he ever served in active ground combat. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005677
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005677 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM's DD Form 1883, dated 7 November 2001, shows he elected Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) Option A (Defer) and declined to make an election at that time, but he would remain eligible to make an election for coverage at age 60. The DD Form 1883 shows both the FSM and the applicant signed on 6 November 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005678
On 16 February 2007, the applicant was separated for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. He received an under other than honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 10 and was assigned a separation code of KFS and an RE code of 4. On 15 May 2013, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005681
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his own social security number (SSN). The evidence of record clearly shows he enlisted in the Regular Army in 1976 and he reenlisted in 1980. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140005681 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140005681 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005682
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings * Health record documents * Personal/Military Data Sheet * Internet articles pertaining to PTSD, sexual violence, sexual assault, and rape * Applicant's "Suicidal" Letter * Internet DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 11 February 2003 * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * VA Problem List CONSIDERATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005683
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. his foreign service, to include his service in Korea, and b. any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for his service in Korea and Germany. He served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. ______________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005685
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Regrettably, in the absence of medical records supporting his contention, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show award of the Purple Heart in this case. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by him in service to our Nation.