ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006360
The applicant states * between 2009 and 2012, her name was one of the top three names on the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) Promotion List but there were no promotion slots available during that time * she left her Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position to accept Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) orders on 3 February 2012 which placed her back in a traditional (troop program unit) status * when it appeared that there would not be any forthcoming promotion, she elected to apply for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006361
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 18 October 1957, to show award of the National Defense Service Medal and his completed schools. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214, ending on 18 October 1957 * DA Form 1270 (Transfer or Release to Reserve Component of the Army) * DD Form 214, ending on 15 August 1962 * NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006362
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 to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as it is recorded on his birth certificate. The applicant's enlistment contract and evidence of record show his place of birth as Pawtucket, RI and birth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006363
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart for combat wounds he sustained during the Vietnam War. The medical records provided by the applicant are new evidence, which requires the Board reconsider his request. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart was awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006366
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to reflect his birth date as 18 February 1929 instead of 12 August 1952. The applicant provides: * birth certificate * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, the applicant's birth certificate is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show his date of birth as 18 February 1929.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006370
The applicant requests a discharge upgrade. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 11 December 1985, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. 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 | 20140006373
Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused educational benefits to family members. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his record should be corrected to show he applied to transfer his education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to all his eligible family members prior to his retirement on 30 September 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006376
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she did not elect coverage under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). If death does not occur before age 60, the RCSBP costs for options B and C are deducted from the member's retired pay (costs for option C being the more expensive). The available evidence shows she made a valid election after she received her 20-Year Letter to provide full coverage, option C, for her dependent child.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006377
The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request. The following payments received were: (1) 22 January 2007 for $6,000.00 - SLRP (2) 30 July 2008 for $6,000.00 - SLRP (3) 29 October 2008 for $3,000.00 - SLRP (4) 15 May 2009 for $5,000.00 - OAB (5) 18 May 2009 for $5,000.00 - OAB b. SLRP payments should have been made annually for six years, in the amount of 15% of the qualifying loans per year, in accordance with (IAW) Title 10, U.S. Code, section 16301 and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006379
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to reverse the decision by the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) that found him fit for duty and to have his mandatory retirement date (MRD) extended in order to complete his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) processing. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to reverse the decision by the USAPDA that found him fit for duty and to have his MRD extended in order to complete his PEB processing. On 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006380
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 18 August 2009 to 31 July 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he applied for board certification pay for the period 18 August 2009 to 31 July 2012 and that it was accepted and approved and b. paying the applicant BCP for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006382
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 July 2012 to 1 April 2013. The applicant states that he became certified for BCP effective 1 July 2012, but he did not receive BCP until 2 April 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he timely applied for and was authorized payment of BCP for the period 1 July 2012 through 1 April 2013; and b. DFAS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006386
The applicant served during three campaigns in Iraq and is entitled to be awarded the ICM with three bronze service stars in lieu of the GWOTEM and to have it added to his DD Form 214. Accordingly, his award of the GWOTEM should be deleted from his DD Form 214 and replaced with the ICM with three bronze service stars BOARD VOTE: ____X____ ____X____ ____X____ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006393
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Air Medal with "V" Device * Meritorious Service Medal with 1st OLC * Master Army Aviator Badge 2. GO Number 307, issued by Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, on 10 January 1970, awarded him the Air Medal with 40th OLC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006395
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and other awards or ribbons for his service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded medical personnel MOS 91W and he served with the 2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment in Iraq. Based on the Military Awards regulation, the CMB is awarded to medical personnel assigned or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006396
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 and awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant also served during a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, the GWOTEM, and the GWOTSM, and those awards should also be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the entry 0000 00 00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006398
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * she did not receive notification of the requirements to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits until after her retirement date, so she was unable to transfer benefits as a retiree * she served on active duty from February 1985 to March 2006 * she did not sign up for the Montgomery GI Bill while serving on active duty she used tuition assistance and the Veterans Educational Assistance Program * she used some of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006399
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He is not eligible for the Overseas Service Ribbon because he did not serve 11 cumulative months (or 9 months continuous) in a 24-month period in either Iraq or Afghanistan, in order to get credit for a completed short tour. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006404
He provides: * Self-authored statement * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 June 1992 * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), dated 11 November 2012 * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 10 September 1971 * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), for the period ending 26 September 1977 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006407
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record by setting aside nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), that reduced him to pay grade E-1; restoring him to pay grade E-3; and paying him back pay. The evidence of record shows the applicant had sufficient time in service to be promoted to pay grade E-3, but when he was retired for temporary disability he held pay grade E-1 with an effective date of 8 March 2002. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006408
The applicant requests transfer of the general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 16 August 2010, and Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) letter, dated 27 November 2012, from the performance folder of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to the restricted folder. The DASEB Record of Proceedings stated the applicant received the GOMOR 2 years prior, there was no other derogatory information in his records, and he received only one OER since receipt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006412
He completed training, including basic airborne, and was awarded MOS 62K. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) he was awarded primary MOS (PMOS) 62K2P, effective 2 August 1968; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Company C, 19th Engineer Battalion, in Vietnam from 4 April 1970 through 29 November 1970 as a grader operator in MOS 62K2P; and c. item 44 (Time Lost) 19 March 1970 to 21 March 1970, 3 days, AWOL....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006418
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's records to show a deemed election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). In the interest of justice, it is appropriate to correct the FSM's military records to show the applicant submitted a written request within 1 year of the date of the divorce for a deemed election and that the election of former spouse coverage based on the full amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006424
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 deleting the SSN contained on his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN that is contained on his Social Security Card. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006425
The applicant's request for extension of travel and transportation entitlement was forwarded to the HQDA G-4 Personal Property Office for review. The Secretarial process (HQDA G-1/G-4) has no JFTR authority to reinstate an expired travel and transportation shipment entitlement or authorization which ended on 30 March 2011. Although he failed to request an extension of travel and transportation entitlements within the given time frame, based on his 20 years of active service and permanent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006426
Did the applicant sexually harass any Soldier during the 4 September 2012 and 11 October 2012 incidents in question? The applicant did not sexually harass any Soldier during the 4 September 2012 and 11 October 2012 incidents in question. On 15 November 2012, MG S____ W. S____, Commanding General, 335th Signal Command (Theater) (Provisional), requested delegation of authority to dispose of the applicant's misconduct case wherein he stated an Army Regulation 15-6 investigation of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006429
The applicant provides copies of: * Congressional correspondence * letter from debt collection agency * Birth Certificates for two children * checklist for discharge for Failure to Obtain an FCP * DA Form 5304 (FCP Counseling Checklist), dated 10 July 2011 * DA Forms 4856 (Developmental Counseling Statements), dated 23 September and 23 October 2011 * memorandum notifying her the unit commander was initiating separation action against her for failing to obtain an FCP with her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006436
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006436 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous application to the Board for correction of his ARPC Form 249-2-E (United States Army Reserve (USAR) Personnel Command Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) to reflect his completion of 20 good years of qualifying service for retired pay. His record contains an ARNG Retirement Points History...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006437
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. When he requested retirement from the Army National Guard (ARNG) in July 2009 for an effective date in October 2009, he never received information or notification during this period that effective August 2009 the benefits of the GI Bill could be transferred to his dependents. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006438
On 6 June 1996, his commander submitted a recommendation that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his GD to an HD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006443
The applicant requests a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) imposed on 26 June 2003 be removed from the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File. The applicant states: a. he respectfully requests the Article 15 be removed from the restricted file with the support of the imposing commander who administered the Article 15 in June 2003. b. the impact...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006444
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars (correctly known as bronze service stars) and the Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze service star. The applicant states: * his number of bronze service stars were switched * Item 19b of his DD Form 214 is incorrect because his ex-wife was not his nearest relative at the time he was released from active duty 3. The Afghanistan Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006446
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. It also shows in: * block 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "0000-00-00" * block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006447
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/pay grade as private two (PV2)/E-2. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in Section 18 (Appointments and Reductions) his rank, pay grade, and date of rank history as: * PV1/E-1 - 4 May 1981 * PV2/E-2 - 1 April 1982 * private first class/E-3 - 5 May 1982 * PV2/E-2 - 6 July 1983 * PV1/E-1 - 29 August 1983 4. ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006450
On the same date, the applicants physician initiated action to have the applicant evaluated by a medical board for a condition of heart murmur which the applicant had for at least 2 years and for which he did not meet medical fitness standards for induction or retention. 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 training that would have temporarily or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006451
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his overseas service and to show the separation authority as Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-16 rather than paragraph 5-17. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for service in Kuwait during the period 19 November 1996 through 5 December 1996. His request for correction of item 25 of his DD Form 214 to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006453
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provided self-authored statements, two letters from HRC denying him award of the PH, deployment and assignment orders, orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge, and his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 March 2005. Unfortunately, the extent of any injuries sustained at the time is unknown and there is no record of treatment for his injuries at the time or close to the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006454
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 applicant provides: a. He provides an order and citation that show the Joint Meritorious Unit Award was approved for personnel assigned to the National Security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006455
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar (.45 caliber) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar (M-60) * all other awards he may be entitled 2. There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any to show he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar (.45 caliber) or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006459
He is providing letters from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) that confirms he qualified for the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button-WWII, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. His WD AGO Form 100 confirms he served in combat against an enemy force while a member of the rifle squad, 382nd Infantry Regiment. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006460
The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. The evidence of record shows that the applicant could perform the duties of his MOS right up to the time of his discharge but he did not pass the APFT from the time he arrived at Fort Riley until he was discharged for that reason. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006463
The applicant, the spouse of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 22 May xxxx instead of 6 May xxxx. This case is being considered based on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in his available military records that indicates he listed his DOB as 22 May xxxx during his period of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006466
The Board used a flawed process to deny his application because they did not determine the existence of error or injustice when provided with evidence to show that such was the case. The award of the Purple Heart requires orders to be published and such orders require a specific date that the individual was wounded and qualifies for award of the Purple Heart which is usually established by the record of treatment or reports from the unit medic. The applicant now comes to the Board 40+...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006467
The applicant states, in effect: * despite the massive publicity campaign prior to his retirement, not all information operations/campaigns are 100-percent effective * he was informed of the procedure to change from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, but he did not receive clear instructions on how to transfer the benefits to his family members * he saw the education counselor prior to his retirement and expressed his concerns, but he was assured that all family members listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006469
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006469 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ___________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 | 20140006470
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and a DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)). It stated that items 5a and 5b show the active duty rank and pay grade at the time of the Soldier's separation, the rank is taken from the Soldier's promotion/reduction orders, and item 6 shows the date of rank. There are no documents in his record that confirm he was promoted back...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006475
The applicant, the widow of a former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's record to show she is eligible to receive a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. On 17 March 2005, he was notified that he had completed the required years of qualifying Reserve service to be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60. Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006477
His military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 birth certificate. ___________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 | 20140006478
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006485
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal vice the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and any other medals he might be entitled to. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Iraq during a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and he participated in two campaigns during that service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...