ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005958
Counsel states while in Europe, in October 1975, the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial that resulted in a bad conduct discharge and confinement. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005959
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant contends he transferred his educational benefits to his daughter, there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he elected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005961
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the ribbon he received for completion of the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) * completion of the OH-58 Helicopter Repairer Course 2. The applicant states his company administrative personnel may not have filed the record of his PLDC completion correctly. The governing regulation states military education items are listed on the DD Form 214 for that period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005963
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows, among other awards, two awards of the AAM. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was awarded three awards of the AAM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005965
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who served under NATO command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia from 14 November 1995 through a date to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005966
The applicant requests upgrade of the discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) she received because of her request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. She has understood for some time now that what she did was wrong but at the time it seemed the only alternative to taking her own life. The separation authority approved her request and directed she receive a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005967
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge (under honorable conditions). c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005969
The applicant states a letter from Colonel (COL) W, the Executive Officer (XO) of Operational Detachment A-231 (ODA-231), confirms his deployment to Nam Phong, Thailand in the Vietnam Theater of Operations and his award of the Royal Thai Army Parachutist Badge and Fourragere (Novice) in 1972. His DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded or authorized the Vietnam Service Medal or the Royal Thai Army Parachutist Badge. COL W stated the applicant was assigned to ODA-231 in Thailand from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005970
The psychiatrist stated that at the applicant's last visit he was diagnosed with an episodic mood disorder. The fact that the VA granted him a service-connected disability rating for PTSD after his discharge from active duty has no bearing in this case. A VA service-connected disability rating does not establish entitlement to a "medical discharge" or "medical retirement."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005971
On 6 May 1988, the applicant was discharged. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The available evidence shows he was represented at the board of officer's hearing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005974
The applicant requests: a. an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to under honorable conditions (general) or honorable; b. the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) obtain copies of his pay records to determine if he was properly paid in the rank/grade of: * sergeant (SGT)/E-5, from 15 July 2006 to 14 February 2007 * private (PVT)/E-1, from 14 February 2007 to 31 March 2008 c. the payment of any monies that were erroneously withheld from him. SSG DAJ informed CPT TBS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005977
The applicant requests that his retired grade be changed to show he was retired in the pay grade of O3E (captain (CPT) with enlisted service) and that he be paid as a traditional reservist based on his total retirement points. He served on active duty until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 16 August 1973 and was transferred to the USMCR. The highest grade the applicant held on active duty was CPT (O3-E); however, he was placed on the Retired List in the pay grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005978
The applicant states, in effect, that at the time he made his SBP election he was not married and thus declined SBP coverage at the time. Public Law 92-425, the SBP, enacted 21 September 1972, provided that military members on active duty could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. However, the applicant has not provided and his records do not contain any evidence to show the applicant notified DFAS that he was married within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005980
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the home of record on his DD Form 214 should be Norwich rather than New London, Connecticut. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing item 7b of his 2011 DD Form 214 to show the home of record as Norwich, CT. __________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005982
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM w/1st OLC). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record and the applicant's evidence clearly and convincingly show he was awarded a second MSM for over 24 years of exceptionally meritorious service culminating in his retirement from active duty on 31 July 2013. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005984
Her record shows she was promoted to MAJ on 19 June 2005. Her record contains an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the rating period 26 October 2009 through 4 June 2010. d. Her senior rater checked the block "Below Center Of Mass, Do Not Retain" and stated "[Applicant's] conduct and performance has been unacceptable for an officer in the United States Army and cannot be tolerated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005986
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. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, the documentation provided is insufficient evidence on which to base awarding him the Purple Heart. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140005986 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005987
The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant sustained a fragment wound to his left leg during his service in the RVN and he provides his VA Rating Decision which shows he was granted a service-connected disability for a shrapnel wound to his right extremity. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005988
He served in four campaigns and departed Vietnam on 12 September 1968. His DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 * Adding the awards of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005989
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. provides that the NDSM was awarded for honorable active duty service for any period between 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974; and b. states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. The governing regulation states that the NDSM is only awarded for periods of honorable active duty service. The available records show that the applicant did not serve on active duty overseas during a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005991
The available evidence of record shows the applicant's date of birth as 20 February and as 21 February 1952. In that his military record contains two different days of the month for his birthday, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his date of birth as indicated on his certificate of birth. ___________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 | 20140005992
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by changing her year of birth (YOB) from 1956 to 1955. The evidence of record shows that upon her enlistment into the Army, the applicant listed her YOB as 1956. The applicant is advised that a copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in her official military personnel file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005993
On 27 August 1976, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP) in accordance with chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). Although the applicant alleges that his discharge was too harsh, there is no evidence in his military records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence supporting this contention. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005995
There are no available orders authorizing or awarding him a Purple Heart during his period of service in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Award) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of enemy action. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided none to show he sustained a wound/injury as a result of enemy action, received treatment, and that treatment was made a matter of official record for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005996
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005996 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING 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 the Korea Defense Service Medal. ___________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 | 20140005999
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show this award. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant provided no evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006000
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 the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). __________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 | 20140006001
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as shown on his Social Security Administration SSN Printout. It also appears that he was issued a social security card before he was discharged in June 1970 because several service personnel records show his SSN as 473-XX-XXXX. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006003
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. The evidence of record shows he participated in three campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006005
He stated: * he reenlisted in the PRARNG on 6 May 2012 with a reenlistment bonus * his bonus addendum was missing the representative's signature * he met all requirements for bonus incentive at the time he submitted the reenlistment bonus addendum * his supporting documents were turned in on time * he didn't know if his documentation had any administrative errors and the errors were not made intentionally 6. The official denied the request for an ETP based on the following discrepancies and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006007
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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006012
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a partial memorandum, dated 17 July 2003, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006013
The applicant provides: * 4 letters from governmental agencies * 4 Western Union telegrams * a Time Magazine article * printout from the Seaboard and Western/Seaboard World Airlines webpage * newspaper article * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: a. In order to be granted POW status, a declaration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006015
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006015 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests Board Certification Pay (BCP) from January 2008 to September 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant applied for and was authorized payment of BCP for the period 28 January 2008 to 23 October 2013 utilizing an HPPED or MSP date of 1 July 2001 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006021
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) from the restricted folder of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). Notwithstanding the statement 11 years after the Article 15 from Ms. KA that she falsely admitted adultery because she was afraid of the IO and her former spouse, the evidence of record confirms on 9 October 2003 the applicant accepted NJP for making a false official statement,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006022
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006022 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, his records be corrected to show he was entitled to transitional health care benefits when he was discharged. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on the information received from the Fort Hood Transition Center and MILPER Message 02-258 it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's separation orders to show he may be eligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006023
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 2007 to change Item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry) from the state of Illinois to Texas. There is no authority to change the HOR as officially recorded at time of entry into the military service. In this case, the evidence of record shows upon the applicant's initial enlistment in the USAR and RA in 1987 he listed his HOR as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006027
On 1 April 1986, his commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b, chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) because he had established a pattern of misconduct consisting of: * being absent from his appointed place of duty without authority * wrongful using marijuana * failing to pay just debts * making and uttering worthless checks 8. On 8 April 1986, the appropriate authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006029
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 7 September 1989, the applicant's company commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, and that he was recommending issuance of a GD Certificate. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006033
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 26 January 1966. His records show he served in Vietnam from on or about 1 March 1967 to on or about 18 January 1968. In the absence of additional documentary evidence that specifically places him under hostile fire while serving in his assigned infantry duty in an infantry unit that was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006035
An advisory opinion from the National Guard Bureau recommends granting the applicant's request to adjust the effective date of his promotion from CPT to MAJ from 31 December 2011 to 29 June 2010. A response to a request to determine the reason for the delay in promotion (over a year) has not been provided by the TXARNG and the applicant's Official Military Personnel File does not contain a State promotion order showing an effective date of promotion of 29 June 2010. c. FEDREC order 344 AR,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006036
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 25 June 1991, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action for misconduct by commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12(c). The evidence of record shows the applicant committed multiple serious offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006037
For the reasons listed above, the investigation officer (IO) found the applicant was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with Ms. Sxxxxx. The applicant addressed his response to MG MH and stated he already had an approved retirement action submitted as a result of MG MS's direction and would be placed on the retirement list as an LTC despite having served as and performed at the highest levels as a COL for over 4 years. Though the applicant and this officer's wife may have felt the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006039
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120012019 on 22 January 2013. The applicant submitted new arguments in the form of statements by his former commanding officer and squad leader attesting to his wound which were not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, the statements are considered new evidence and warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006043
On 1 December 1981, the applicant changed her initial elections regarding the separation action taken against her by waiving: * consideration of her case by a board of officers * personal appearance before an administrative separation board * representation by counsel * submission of a statement in her own behalf 8. On 11 December 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of homosexuality with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006045
The applicant provides: * Memorandum from HRC, dated 29 April 2011 * ARPC Form 249-E, dated 3 May 2011 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 October 2007 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was enrolled in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)/Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) as of 23 January 1984. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006047
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 | 20140006052
The applicant requests correction of item 7b (Home of Record (HOR)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued on 1 November 2010 to show an address located in Meridian, Idaho instead of Provo, Utah. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 7b of his DD Form 214 issued on 1 November 2010 the current entry and replacing it with the Mountain Home address as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006055
The applicant requests correction of his Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) proceedings diagnosis. The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States) * Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 11 February 1968 * multiple Standard Forms 600 (Health Record - Chronological Record of Medical Care) * Standard Form 88, dated 12 May 1969 * Standard Form 88, 18 June 1971 * Standard Form 502 (Clinical Record), dated 16 August 1971 * DA Form 8-118...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006068
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER's) covering the period 1 October 2006 through 7 November 2010 show he was rated "Fully Capable" for his overall potential for promotion and/or service in positions of greater responsibility by his raters. However, an award of a VA rating does not establish entitlement to medical retirement or separation from the Army.