ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006188
Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, provided guidance for separation for unsuitability. The applicant's contention that his discharge should 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 Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006193
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 lists the reason for his discharge as "Personality Disorder" and this reason does not look good on his Résumé. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with the law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service. The applicant's narrative reason for separation was assigned based on the fact that he was discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006197
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service; there is no evidence of a commander's disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during his period of service * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) all the awards listed on his DD Form 214 and the following: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006200
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. There are no documents in the applicant's military service record that show his SSN as XXX-40-XXXX. Considering the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006202
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 2XX-8X-XX46. However, his records clearly show his SSN was recorded as XXX-XX-8246. It appears that an administrative error was made in recording his SSN on his DD Form 214 at the time of his release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006204
On 5 December 2012, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him for failing to meet body fat standards or make satisfactory progress, in accordance with chapter 18 of AR 635-200 (Enlisted Administrative Separations). On 5 December 2012, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant in accordance with AR 635-200, chapter 18, for weight control failure. A designation of "unfit for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006212
However, the DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) which he submitted when he enlisted lists his SSN as XXX-38-XXXX. The regulation directs, in pertinent part, that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's record contains documents showing he used the SSN that is listed on his Social Security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006214
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 policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006215
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his SSN as XXX-XX-5XX5. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 47 and a DD Form 398 that show his SSN as XXX-XX-5XX5 as shown on his Medicare card. ______________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 | 20140006218
The advisory opinion stated the applicant did not receive BCP for the period 1 January 2013 through 31 December 2013. In view of the facts in this case, the applicant is entitled to payment of BCP in arrears for the period 1 January 2013 through 31 December 2013 utilizing a Health Professions Pay Entry Date or finance Medical Services-Pay-Date of 11 June 2006, for the correct pay rate level. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006220
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. In the absence of evidence to show otherwise, it must be presumed that the applicant provided the SSN that is contained on the DD Form 214 he has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006222
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-9542." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006225
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006226
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify the wound was the result of hostile action, treatment of the wound by military medical personnel, and documentation of the wound in official records 2. There is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006229
A review of his official records failed to show any documents related to his PEB or evidence to show that he was counseled regarding his options of being transferred to the Retired Reserve or accepting severance pay. His records should then be corrected to show he applied for non-regular retired pay in grade of E-6 effective 13 September 2013, with entitlement to all back retired pay from that date, less any severance pay he received. As a result, the Board recommends that all National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006231
On 14 December 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board determined he had been properly discharged and denied his request for a change in his discharge. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge at the time an undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006234
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006234 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-204 (Personnel Separation - Dishonorable and Bad-Conduct Discharge), separation program number (SPN) 292 (discharge for other than by reason of desertion) as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006237
c. A review of special pay and finance records indicated the applicant's HPOIP contract at $2,500.00/year (payable $208.33/month) was effective 12 October 2013, but was executed by signature and payments started on 11 March 2014. The available evidence partially supports the applicant's request to receive retroactive HPOIP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing she entered into an HPOIP contract and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006249
However, the evidence provided by the applicant's counsel shows he was promoted to pay grade E-6 on 1 March 2013 and the orders were revoked on 8 July 2013. Counsel's contention that NJP was unjustly imposed against the applicant for something he did not do and that his promotion to pay grade E-6 was erroneously revoked was noted and appears to lack merit. Counsel has not provided and the applicant's records do not contain the record of NJP in question or a copy of the Army Regulation 15-6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006253
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 10 October 2003, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined he had been properly and equitably discharged. _______ _ __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 | 20140006268
The SRP could find no evidence challenging or refuting the presence of any criterion, and thus concluded that a preponderance of evidence supported an SRP recommendation that this applicant's MH diagnosis should be changed to PTSD. The SRP also noted that should the Service reject the recommendation for a change in final service diagnosis to PTSD, but agree with the application of a VASRD, section 4.129, constructive TDRL as above, the diagnosis of PTSD was firmly established by the VA for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006275
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was discharged or retired by reason of permanent disability. On 21 August 1978, a medical board convened at Reynolds Army Hospital at Fort Sill, OK and determined that his condition was an EPTS condition and recommended that he be discharged. It states that medical proceedings must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authorities within 6 months of initial active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006276
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Somalia and the United Nations Medal (UNM). There is no evidence in his military records, such as certificates, orders, or memoranda, that show he was recommended for or awarded the UNM. In the absence of evidence such as certificates or orders awarding him the UNM, the entry in item 9 of his DA Form 2-1 that shows the UNM is insufficient evidence on which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006277
The applicant stated he submitted a Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) request, but he did not provide sufficient documentation supporting that statement (i.e., documents showing "submitted" or "approved" in the "Transfer Status" area located in the upper left-hand corner of the TEB website." That document was not printed at the time of the stated TEB interest in July 2011 to January 2012. The applicant had six months from July 2011 to his retirement in January 2012 to view the TEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006280
The applicant requests a discharge upgrade. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006282
Therefore, in the absence of evidence showing he was anywhere other than with his assigned unit, there is sufficient evidence to award him the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending HQ, 25th Infantry Division GO Number 191, dated 11 June 1966, to show the correct spelling of the applicant's last name as "XXRX" instead of "XXEX." b. awarding him the: (1) Purple Heart with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006285
The applicant also provides a citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal for heroism on 6 March 1970; however, the applicant has not provided and his records do not contain orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal with V Device. The applicant served in three campaigns and is entitled to wear three bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and have them added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006286
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to at least a general discharge. However, his records do show that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 11 September 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006288
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not present in the available records; however, his records do contain a DD Form 214, which he signed, which shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 1 June 1973, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unfitness due to apathy, defective attitude or inability to expend effort constructively. There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006298
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006302
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records do not contain and he does not provide orders showing he was awarded the 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 | 20140006303
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM's military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Furthermore, the statements made by the applicant in this case clearly indicate that the FSM did not receive any medical treatment for the shrapnel wounds and that the fragments remained in his arm until his passing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006308
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006308 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Recently, the Department of the Army assisted him in obtaining 8 awards, including the Silver Star, earned in Vietnam. A centralized promotion system has been in effect for promotion of enlisted Soldiers since 1 January 1969 for SGM, 1 March 1969 for MSG, and 1 June 1970 for SFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006310
The FSM was inducted into the Army of the United States on 5 December 1967. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. 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 the period 5 December 1967 through 4 December 1969 * adding to his DD Form 214 the following awards: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006311
Records indicate the applicant, then a sergeant/pay grade E-5, was recommended for promotion to SSG/pay grade E-6 by a promotion board on 1 June 2013. He contends that none of the mobilized Soldiers returned to the unit or left the unit until January/March 2014. c. When his unit reported the vacancy in October 2013, he was not placed in a position that was being held for a mobilized Soldier. d. He contends that no other Soldier was promoted to the rank of SSG a month prior to his promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006313
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A DA Form 4856 shows the applicant was counseled, on 27 March 2003, for leaving his place of duty without notifying his supervisor. On 24 June 2003, the applicant was separated with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006323
Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. As such, there is no evidence of an error in assignment of his reason for separation or RE code. ___________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 | 20140006325
BOARD DATE: 16 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006325 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. c. Sometime in early January, he was back in the company area. However, based on the available records and the evidence he provides there is insufficient evidence in his reconstructed records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, or more importantly, that he was treated for such wounds or that his treatment was made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006326
On 7 February 2010, he was honorably discharged from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, at the completion of his required period of active service. His DD Form 214 and corresponding DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued show: * he completed a total of 7 years, 9 months, and 10 days of active service, 3 years and 21 days of inactive service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006332
The applicant provides: * the FSM's DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 January 1969 * orders * Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * the FSM's Certificate of Death * Department of Veterans Affairs grave marker request form * Marriage Record CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM's record is void of documentation showing he was recommended for or awarded the BSM, and the applicant has not provided documentary evidence indicating the FSM received this award. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006333
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. c. Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows: (1) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action. There is no evidence available and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing the injuries he sustained in Korea were a direct result of enemy action for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006335
He completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 19 June 1970 which shows he graduated from Marian Anderson High School in Brinkley, Arkansas in May 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicant graduated from Marian Anderson High School in Brinkley, Arkansas in 1970. ____________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 | 20140006341
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Certificate of Achievement, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster). The applicant states he was issued the awards listed above while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and was never issued a corrected DD Form 214 when he retired from the USAR. The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006346
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by adding her award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and Certificate of Merit for Safety. 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, the Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006348
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests amendment of item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he served in Germany with the 583rd Ordnance Company, 570th Artillery Group. The applicant contends he served in Germany with the 583rd Ordnance Company, 570th Artillery Group, from 1971 to 1972 and item 12 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006352
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 provides that a separation code of KCM will be assigned to enlisted personnel separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-43, due to conscientious objector status. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006354
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross as an individual award/a personal decoration. As a result, on 26 December 2012, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that: * deleted the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star and the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006355
The applicant requests the removal of the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) for the period from 5 through 13 January 2000 (hereafter referred to as the contested AER) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant states: a. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows the contested AER contains any administrative deficiencies or that it was not prepared in compliance with applicable regulations and policy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006356
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, it would be appropriate at this time to award him this medal for the period 1 August 1966 through 24 May 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006358
If accepting an AGR or Mil Tech position where membership in a Reserve component is a condition of employment, and member has served at least 6 months of the incentive contract following receipt of the initial incentive payment. NGB memorandum NGB-EDU-09-001, subject: Change to AGR and Mil Tech Termination and Recoupment Rules, dated 29 October 2008, states in paragraph 2a that any enlisted Soldier currently under contract for an incentive governed by Memorandum, NGB-ARM, 10 August 2007,...