ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000630
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing he was discharged on 14 September 1994, in the rank of private/E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000631
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his first name as "LONNIE" instead of "LARNEST." The applicant provides his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000632
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the eligibility requirements for drivers require that a Soldier must: a. qualify for and possess a current Optional Form (OF) 346 (U.S. Government Motor Vehicles Operators Identification Card), issued as prescribed by Army Regulation 600-55; b. be assigned duties and responsibilities as a driver or assistant driver of government vehicles for a minimum of 12 consecutive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000638
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) show her deployed overseas service in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000639
The applicant requests that his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), two awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The applicant served in three campaigns in Vietnam and thus is entitled to wear three bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000643
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There was no LD determination in his case file. It states that eligible Soldiers must request the memorandum through command channels to HRC, and certain information, to include the results of the PEB and a copy of the order reassigning the Soldier to the Retired Reserve, with the instructions therein that the Soldier is authorized early retirement under 10 USC 12731b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000645
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The Brotzman Memorandum required that the revised provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 be applied retroactively when reviewing applications for discharge upgrades based on personality disorders. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140000645 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140000645 2 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000646
An endorsement to a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form) from the Commander, Company A, 4th Battalion (Mechanized), 3d Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, dated 6 June 1970, subject: Request for Early Separation to Attend School (Applicant), states the applicant was not under charges, investigation, flagging action, or other administrative action and he rated the applicant's conduct and efficiency as "excellent." The applicant's records clearly show he was assigned to 4th Battalion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000648
However, his name is contained on the Vietnam Casualty Listing showing that he was injured on 12 July 1970 while serving in the rank of private first class (PFC). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 * Awarding the applicant the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000648
However, his name is contained on the Vietnam Casualty Listing showing that he was injured on 12 July 1970 while serving in the rank of private first class (PFC). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 * Awarding the applicant the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000650
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * he would like to be awarded the Purple Heart for being injured while serving during World War II * he was injured twice during the war, once in France and once in the Philippines * he received a "Bronze Star" for his actions 3. The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify: * the wound the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000652
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. He was honorably discharged on 14 July 1968 and would have been issued a DD Form 214 at that time that reflected his Vietnam service. Therefore, it appears that there is no error or injustice in his case and no basis to grant his request to add his Vietnam service on a DD Form 214 of a different period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000653,
The applicant states he was awarded the medal but the award was never added to his DD Form 214. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DFC Certificate and Citation * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 for the period ending 24 October 1973 the: * DFC * AGCM ________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000656
The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 28 January 1980 and was assigned to a troop program unit. His records contain a First U.S. Army (1AA) Form 509 (Request for Missing, Initial Issue, or Correction of DA Form 1383 (Annual or Terminal Statement of Retirement Points) for USAR Personnel), dated 12 June 1984, showing his unit commander verified he earned 15 membership points during the period 28 January 1982-27 January 1983. Although his records contain multiple documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000660
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes or elimination of diagnoses of an MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System and found none. The SRP concluded that there was not a preponderance of the evidence in the record to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000661
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP Panel deliberated on the IPEB descriptors and determined that all the MH conditions were listed, although not separately rated in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000662
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's disability and separation determination. The SRP first determined the diagnoses of adjustment disorder with disturbance of emotions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000666
The applicant states, in effect, that he was denied retirement and discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) due to an injury he sustained which rendered him unfit for continued service because of physical disability. In view of the foregoing, the applicant's request for assistance with preparing an appeal to a Rating Decision rendered by the VA does not fall within the purview of this Board; therefore, it will not be discussed any further in these proceedings. As a result, he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000667
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000667 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000668
The S-2 Periodic Reports do not list his father's name. While it is evident that a Soldier who served in MOS 745 Rifleman during the FSM's period of service would qualify with and be assigned an M-1 Rifle, the degree of qualification is not known. The FSM's record does not show and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence such as orders or copy of a prescribed record fire course for the M-1 Rifle.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000669
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000670
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000675
He should have been discharged under Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), not Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). The evidence of record partially supports the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was retired for permanent disability. The evidence of record shows the applicant had been diagnosed with PTSD, a condition that may be cause for referral to an MEB if it results in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000676
The applicant provides: * the orders, certificate, and citation awarding him the Bronze Star Medal * the orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time and he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000677
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record shows he participated in five campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star. 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 as follows: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000677
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record shows he participated in five campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star. 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 as follows: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000682
The initial/original DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) recommending award of the Bronze Star Medal, submitted on his behalf, was not submitted by COL PJR (Director of CTC-A), to the appropriate approval authority IAW Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards). HRC further stated, based upon the provided DA Forms 638, HRC officials note that on 19 March 2012 a request for reconsideration for the Bronze Star Medal was submitted through military channels and disapproved on 11 April 2012,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000683
On the same date, he consulted with counsel who advised him of the basis for his contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge; the effects of requesting discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10; and the rights available to him. On 8 March 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request and directed he receive an under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000687
He was actually discharged on 5 June 1979. Following approval of his voluntary request for unqualified resignation, he was honorably discharged on 4 April 1979 and appointed in the USAR on the same day. There is no evidence of record and he provided none to show he was serving on active duty through 5 June 1979.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000688
As new evidence, the applicant provides: a. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded/injured in action as a result of enemy action on 13 July 1967 and he was subsequently awarded the Purple Heart for this injury. However, notwithstanding his sincerity and the statement provided by LTC JFR, he has not provided conclusive evidence that shows he was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action on 25 December 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000691
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her record to show an exception to policy (ETP) request was approved allowing her to retain the full amount of her non-prior service enlistment bonus (NPSEB). The evidence of record shows the only reason for terminating the applicant's NPSEB with recoupment was her second consecutive failure of the APFT in September 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000694
The applicant requests correction of the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show he retired in the rank/pay grade of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8. These orders show the FSM's rank as M/Sgt and pay grade as E-7. The evidence of record clearly shows the FSM was promoted to the rank of M/Sgt in pay grade E-7 effective 11 September 1956.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000694
The applicant requests correction of the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show he retired in the rank/pay grade of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8. These orders show the FSM's rank as M/Sgt and pay grade as E-7. The evidence of record clearly shows the FSM was promoted to the rank of M/Sgt in pay grade E-7 effective 11 September 1956.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000697
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000697 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 5 (Oversea Service) and item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 2-1 does show the entry "From 7202 Thru 7212 - FEPA STVN - 10 MO" (February 1972 thru December 1972 short tour Vietnam 10 months). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the DD Form 214 for the period ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000698
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 13 October 1967 to show all the awards, to include foreign awards and unit citations, he is entitled to. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provide in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of the cases and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000700.
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on the foregoing evidence, it would be appropriate to correct item 5 of his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 28 February 1973. The evidence of record supports the applicant's contention that he should be listed as retired from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000702
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000704
The applicant provides four pages that indicate the Purple Heart was issued to three Soldiers wounded during the Civil War. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. With respect to the Purple Heart, the Purple Heart was not awarded during the Civil War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000705
The applicant provides a DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows in item 10a the entry "12 Years." Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected by adding this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000708
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 18 January 1956 instead of 18 August 1956. His DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment) and DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) show his DOB as 18 January 1956. 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 to show the DOB listed on his driver license.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000711
On 23 March 1998, the applicant's commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b for a pattern of misconduct. The commander indicated he was recommending the applicant be given a general discharge. On 4 May 1998, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, patterns of misconduct, and directed the issuance of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000715
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He served his confinement sentence at the Confinement Training Facility at Fort Riley, Kansas and was transferred to Fort Stewart, Georgia on 15 June 1970. He applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge on 10 January 1975 contending that he was a good Soldier in Vietnam and that his discharge should be upgraded, that he should be allowed to again enlist in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000718
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he retired in the rank/grade of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8. The evidence shows the applicant was promoted to MSG effective 28 October 2013. There is no evidence of record that shows he was not eligible for promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000722
State of Alabama, Standard Certificate of Live Birth, that shows the FSM was born in July 1944 and his name was recorded as "C------- E----- S----, Jr." b. DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) that shows the FSM was honorably discharged from the Army of the United States on 31 May 1968. The evidence of record shows that upon processing for enlistment into military service, the FSM reported that his full birth name was "C------- E----- S---- Jr" and that name was recorded in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000725
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 6 May 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200, chapter 10. On 4 June 1992, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge after serving 6 years, 7 months, and 14 days of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000727
There are no medical records in his official military personnel file that show he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart has been carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000730
The applicant requests the removal of the DA Form 67-8 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) covering the rating period 26 November 1998 through 17 October 1999 from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant states: a. The evidence of record shows that in October 1999, rating officials rendered a Change of Duty evaluation report on the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000734
The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the AGCM (1st Award) because he served a qualifying period of active Federal military service. The evidence of record shows the 442nd QM Company was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 15 September 2006 to 10 September 2007. 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000736
However, she received a referred officer evaluation report (OER) on 14 December 2012, which triggered a Promotion Review Board (PRB) and revocation of her promotion orders. On 26 November 2012, HRC published Orders 331-101 promoting her to CPT with an effective date and date of rank of 1 December 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * revoking Order Number 036-002, issued by HRC on 5 February 2013, thus...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000742
A USAR Components Personnel and Administration Center memorandum, dated 28 October 1983, subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, states he was promoted as a Reserve commissioned officer to the rank of LTC in the MSC effective 12 August 1983. He held the rank of LTC on the date he retired from the USAR and he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of LTC effective 2 November 2001. However, there is no evidence of record and he...