ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005818
The applicant requests that his award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005819
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect: a. an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable or a medical discharge; b. award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM); and c. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Kuwait in 1993. Army Regulation 635-40 ((Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-3, states an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005822
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. A UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. _______ _ __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 | 20140005823
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he, in effect: * disagrees and feels victimized by the denial of his request * wishes to be told how to appeal the decision, else he will file a lawsuit * does not have photographs showing the abuse he suffered, he was too busy getting abused to be able to take pictures * despite the board's reference to his running away from home when younger, he maintains he had no significant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005824
The applicant requests restoration of his rank/pay grade to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6. On 14 January 2014, he submitted an application to ABCMR to expunge his Article 15 from his record and restoration of his rank to SSG. The record of NJP for 22 March 1982 is not in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005840
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 23 September 1982, he was discharged under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31h(2) for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention and the EDP. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005842
On 10 August 1993, the applicant's commander informed him of his intent to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct. The applicant's DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of "misconduct pattern of misconduct." The separation authority may issue an HD or GD if warranted by the overall record of service;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005845
A DD Form 214 shows the applicant entered active duty this period on 4 February 1993 and he was discharged, on 24 July 1997. The evidence of record shows the applicant stated that his HOR was San Antonio, TX, and that information was recorded on his reenlistment contract. Thus, there is no evidence of error in the Place EAD or the HOR recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005847
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB was listed as "1931." This is the only DOB listed in his available military records, the DD Form 214 he provided.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005854
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his children. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence of a request to transfer educational benefits (TEB) to any of his family members. Thus, the evidence of record fails to show the applicant was eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005857
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to award him this award. However, while the available evidence is insufficient for awarding the applicant the BSM, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for the BSM by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1130.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005858
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show the award of the PH. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides: a. Adding the following awards: * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Valorous Unit Award * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar (M-16) __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005862
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to general under honorable conditions. On 15 May 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to general under honorable conditions because he was emotionally distressed and used drugs and alcohol wile in the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005867
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows: a. GOs awarded the applicant the PH; b. the applicant qualified for award of the VSM and he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005871
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, provides that the Board is not empowered to set aside a conviction. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005874
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment to Iraq and any awards and decorations to which she may be entitled for her service in Iraq. The applicant states: * she served in Iraq from December 2003 to December 2004 * her DD Form 214 does not show her combat service, overseas service, or awards and medals 3. Therefore, item 18 of her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show she served in Kuwait/Iraq from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005875
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. His DD Form 214 shows he was issued a bad conduct discharge on 25 March 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, as a result of court-martial. Conviction and discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005876
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005876 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 4 March 1969, shows his middle name as Lav___. _______ _ __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 | 20140005877
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects the last name that he served under for 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005878
In connection with the applicant's induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), he completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN as "xxx-4x-xxxx" (the number "4" as the third digit). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) lists his assigned service number; it does not list his SSN. Therefore, based on the evidence of record and the evidence provided by the applicant, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show the SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005881
On 23 June 1986, his bar to reenlistment was approved. Therefore, he is not entitled to the requested relief; c. NDSM, he did not serve during an authorized period for this award. Therefore, he is not entitled to the requested relief; and d. AFRM, he did not complete 10 qualifying years of Reserve Component service or serve on active duty in support of specific U.S. military operations or contingencies on or after 1 August 1990 for this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005883
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests on behalf of her father award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of her father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show this medal. The FSM's complete military records are not available for review. Section 21 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations) of his WD AGO Form 24A (Service Record), for the period 6 April 1946 to 13 April 1947, does not show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005887
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 law requires a member to be on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009 at the time he/she requests the transfer. The applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 2 June 2004, some 5 years before the law...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005889
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). After review of his military records and consideration of his arguments, the Board concurred with the decision of the ADRB to not affirm his general, under honorable conditions characterization of service. On 14 January 2009, this Board administratively closed his request for reconsideration to upgrade his characterization of service to general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005891
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service. On 16 March 1998, he was notified by his immediate commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b/c, a pattern of misconduct/misconduct, commission of a serious offense because he went AWOL on two separate occasions. On 17 April 1998, the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005895
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Army Forces of the United States), dated 9 November 1965, shows his last name with the fourth and fifth letters as ch. His record contains numerous orders, personnel, medical, and legal documents to include a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 23 August 1967, that all show his last name with the fourth and fifth letters as ch and the sixth digit of his SSN as 9. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms that upon the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005899
GO Number 81, issued by Headquarters, Second Regional Assistance Command, on 1 August 1972, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service from 8 December 1970 to 9 July 1972. 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 recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005903
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the Parachutist Badge and the Jump School (properly known as the Basic Airborne Course). The regulation stated: * Item 13 would include all awards and decorations for all periods of service * Item 14 would include formal in-service (full-time attendance) training course successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 and include...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005904
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * two overseas service bars * Purple Heart * "Sharpshooter (Rifle)" * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device 9. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005906
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the AGCM (1st Award) and the NDSM. _____________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005906
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the AGCM (1st Award) and the NDSM. _____________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005908
He provided a statement, dated 29 May 1971, wherein he stated he went to the Air Force Hospital and turned himself in under the amnesty program on or about 22 February 1971. However, there is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence which conclusively refutes the entries in question on the DA Form 2173 or DD Form 261. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005910
Paragraph 5-37 of the regulation in effect at the time provided for the discharge of enlisted personnel who had completed at least 6 months but less than 36 months of active duty and who had demonstrated that they could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel in the Army because of the existence of one or more of the following conditions: poor attitude, lack of motivation, lack of self-discipline, inability to adapt socially or emotionally, or failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005911
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). ___________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 | 20140005912
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * authorization for issuance of awards, dated 29 November 1984 * citations for award of the Presidential Unit Award and Valorous Unit Award CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005914
On 16 February 1982, the separation authority approved his request for discharge in lieu of court-martial and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request that his discharge be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support his request. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005915
His military records contain the following: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 8 September 1967, which lists his SSN as "XX7-X8-2XX3" * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 23 October 1967, which stated in item 30 (Remarks) his SSN was unknown * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 25 April 1970, which lists his SSN as "XX9-X0-8XX7" * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 9 June 1970, which lists his SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005916
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends the DD Form 214 be amended to delete the entry showing training completed at Fort Polk, and show the following training completed: * Basic Combat Training, US Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Ord,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005918
He provides a citation and certificate that show the Bronze Star Medal was awarded for the period 14 March 1969 to 14 February 1970. The evidence in the available record and the citation and certificate he provided are insufficient to confirm he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. 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; and b. adding to his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005919
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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 30 July 1968 through 10 May 1971 * deleting from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005927
On 17 May 1983, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 14, Section II, Civilian Conviction, due to being convicted by the Japanese court. c. paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's record includes evidence which shows he was charged and convicted by civil authorities for the importation of marijuana.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005930
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005930 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to list the National Defense Service Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005931
He stated that he had reviewed the applicant's appeal reference the NJP received on 1 March 2012 and other associated actions pertaining to this case. On 24 January 2013, LTC DDL signed a second DA Form 2627-2 setting aside the punishment of forfeiture of $801 pay imposed on 1 March 2012 based on a clear injustice. NJP may be imposed to correct, educate, and reform offenders who the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures; to preserve a Soldier's record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005932
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to upgrade his discharge to an honorable 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 | 20140005937
The applicant requests correction of his Change of Rater (COR) officer evaluation report (OER) covering the rating period 20 July 2010 through 31 January 2011 to show: * his Rater rated his performance as "Outstanding Performance - Must Promote" instead of "Satisfactory Performance - Promote" * his Senior Rater rated his promotion potential as "Best Qualified" instead of "Fully Qualified" 2. d. in Part Vc (Comment on Potential for Promotion), the Rater entered the following comment, "Clear...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005944
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. On 22 April 1998, he provided a two-page letter in which he requested an entry level separation (ELS) because: * his father died while he was at home on leave, and he informed his chain of command * on his return to his unit, he attempted to pursue an ELS or hardship discharge, with no success * he requested access to legal counsel but was ignored * his Drill Sergeant told him to go AWOL for in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005946
On 19 March 1975, the unit commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 13-5 due to unfitness because of frequent incidents of a discreditable nature. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005947
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 22 May 1968: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal 2. 9. 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 United States Army Human Resources Command,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005952
The DD Form 1351-2 shows the applicant claimed reimbursement for commercial air travel from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras to Fort Benning, GA, on 4 June 2011, with follow-on travel (with lodging expenses) to Fairbanks, AK, beginning 10 June 2011 and ending 2 July 2011. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show authorization and reimbursement of travel pay for his Government travel from Tegucigalpa, Honduras to Fort Benning, GA. 2. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005953
On 13 December 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation from the Army with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.