ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006998
Based upon this, his request for the award of the PUC should not be granted, but his DD Form 214 should reflect the award of the MUC and the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. Records also show the applicant: * received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings for each duty assignment and there is no record of a commander's disqualification for award of the AGCM; therefore, it would be appropriate to award this medal for the period from 14 December 1970 through 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007001
The available records also show his unit initiated separation action, on 2 September 1982, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5, paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program). In an undated endorsement, the separation authority approved the unit commanders request to discharge the applicant and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. d. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007006
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his date of birth (DOB) as 29 rather than 12 December 1948. Item 9 (DOB) of the DD Form 214 rendered upon his release from active duty shows his DOB as 12 December 1948. This regulation states that the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007007
The applicant provides a self-authored statement, his DD Form 214, and a WD Form 562 (Application for Correction of Military Record, Army of the United States). The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending item 19c of his DD Form 214 to show he entered the Regular Army and active duty on 15 January 1954 * amend item 26 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007008
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 6 September 1968. A review of his personnel records reveal his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/ Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) shows his DOB as 12 September 1970. This document provides sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 6 September 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007012
The applicant provides his DD Form 214, his DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate), and a copy of his social security card. 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 | 20140007015
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD) or a general discharge (GD). c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no basis for correcting the applicant's record to show he was discharged for medical reasons.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007016
On both the orders and the corresponding award certificate, his SSN is shown as "XXX-XX-XX56." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division General Orders Number 12078, dated 27 September 1969, to show his SSN as it is shown on his DD Form 214, and issue him a new BSM award certificate that does not show his SSN. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007017
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM be awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence shows that the FSM's records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: * posthumously awarding the FSM the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * adding to item 33 of his WD AGO Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007018
His immediate commander subsequently initiated separation action against him, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsuitability. There is no evidence in his available record, and he did not provide any evidence, that shows while serving on active duty he was treated for, or diagnosed with, any mental/medical condition/disorder that permanently prevented him from performing his assigned duties, was found to be unfitting, or required referral to a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007019
The applicant states that he served in Iraq; however, there is no foreign service reflected in item 12f of his DD Form 214. 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 Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007023
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows his rank/grade as SSG/E-6 and that he completed 20 years and 3 days of active service. Promotions to E-7, E-8, and E-8 were (and continue to be) centralized at the Department of the Army Level via annual promotion boards that select Soldiers for advancement to the next higher grade. Since the applicant was not selected for promotion by a promotion board, he is not entitled to promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007024
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations, and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007028
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his legal name as F____ T____. 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. A review of his records shows he used the name J____ S____ throughout his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007030
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He stated that considering the applicant's Vietnam service and the absence of any civilian offenses, he requested the applicant receives the appropriate discharge. Despite a court-martial conviction and two instances of Article 15 for being AWOL, the applicant went AWOL a third time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007032
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his military records by upgrading his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The applicant's original application and Record of Proceedings show: a. he simply stated that while he was in the military, he had been seen at the hospital for a bleeding ulcer and that he had served his country honorably; b. he also stated that later he had been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease; c. he accepted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007033
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The citation on the general orders awarding him the BSM with "V" Device states that he was seriously wounded in action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the PH for a wound he received on 29 January 1968; b. deleting the BSM and VSM from his DD Form 214; and c. adding to his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007035
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was discharged with an honorable characterization of service. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant also provided a letter from the Consolidated Public Retirement Board wherein he was informed that pursuant to the provisions of West Virginia law, any member of the retirement system who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007037
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his rank as CPL E-4 and his MOS as 13A1O. 5. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was in fact promoted to the pay grade of E-5, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007039
The applicant requests correction of his entry date from 27 February 1979 to 4 August 1976 and an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. He completed 2 years, 6 months, and 22 days of active service during his first enlistment; however, a copy of his DD Form 214 for this period of service is not available for review with this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * issuing him an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007040
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 social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx8" vice "xxx-xx-xxx9." His DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record-Part I) and DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record-Part II) which were created upon his entry on active duty listed his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx9 (the number 9 is listed as the ninth digit).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007042
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, correction of his military records as follows: * advancement to the rank/grade of sergeant major (SGM)/E-9 * award of the Air Medal * award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device 2. The applicant states in his letter to the Member of Congress: * he served in Vietnam and while there, he believes he was treated badly and unfairly; he served in Vietnam for 365 days and came back with only an Army Commendation Medal * he was chosen as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007043
The applicant requests correction of his military records as follows: * an upgrade of his under honorable conditions discharge * correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the Expert vice the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar 2. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007044
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 1995 to show 13 March 1974 instead of 28 September 1977. Effective 1 October 1979, DD Forms 214 would no longer be issued for enlisted members who were discharged for immediate reenlistment in the Regular Army and all service would be continuous from the date the last DD Form 214 was issued. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007047
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows his HOR address was listed as 726 Park Avenue throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007051
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests a discharge upgrade. On 15 September 1983, the separation authority approved his request for discharge in lieu of court-martial and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007052
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows his period of ADT was from 28 January to 1 May 1985. The available evidence of record shows that the applicant entered ADT in the rank of PFC/E-3 and upon completion of training about 90 days later he was REFRAD back to his USAR unit. The available evidence further shows the applicant was promoted to sergeant with a date of rank of 29 December 1985, while a member of the USAR, after he was released from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007053
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show: * his component and branch as infantry vice signal * the Purple Heart for frostbite * a service award 2. At the time of his separation, he/his: * was identified by his service number "ER 12XXXXXX" wherein ER stands for Enlisted Reserve * Component and Branch as "ERC, Signal Corps" * held military occupational specialty 4745 (Automatic Rifleman) * most significant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007054
In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140007054 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007060
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-X6XX vice XXX-XX-X8XX. Item 18 (Social Security Account Number) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) shows his SSN as XXX-XX-X6XX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007062
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007062 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007063
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and completion of the Leader Preparation Course. He also successfully completed the Leader Preparation Course at Fort Ord, CA, on 15 June 1968, but the award and the course were not listed on his DD Form 214 at the time of his honorable discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007064
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 30 December 1992, the discharge authority approved the discharge proceeding and directed he be discharged with a GD. The honorable characterization of service is appropriate when the quality of the Soldiers service generally has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007066
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence he requested an upgrade of his discharge from the Army Discharge Review Board. The applicant has provided no evidence to support his request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007069
Republic of Vietnam, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, Order Number 0035, dated 13 July 1970, awarded him the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Commendation Medal with 1st OLC * Bronze Star Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit Commendation 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007071
Subsequent to this acknowledgement, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unsuitability with an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. Army Regulation 635-212, then in effect (July 1966), set forth the policy and procedures for administrative separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness and unsuitability. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007074
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam from 23 November 1966 to 13 October 1967. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CMB is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007075
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. On 16 October 1991, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, due to charges preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) that authorized the imposition of a bad...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007076
The applicant requests a Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) final physical examination. The applicant provides the USAPDA letter removing him from the TDRL. USAPDA Orders D356-02, dated 21 December 2012, stated that the applicant had failed to complete a scheduled physical re-examination required by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007077
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was placed on the retired list in the rank of first sergeant (1SG). The Soldier must be serving in and retiring in the grade of MSG. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 of his DD Form 214 and Directorate of Human Resources, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, Orders 307-0004 to show his retired list grade of rank as 1SG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007078
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214, three pages of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), and a certificate showing his service in South Korea. The evidence shows the applicant served in Korea for over one year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007086
Her DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) shows that at the time of her enlistment she had two dependents, a son and husband. The Summary Record and Hearing Decision states: * Based on the facts surrounding the case, the appropriate collection actions and fee accruals were made in accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 * Collection of the debt by AWG will ensure the DOD is reimbursed for the overpayment of VHA that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007088
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Records at Promotions Branch, HRC show that the applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to SFC/E-7 under the criteria of each fiscal year between 2003 and 2013 to include two Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) Standby Advisory Boards (STAB) for fiscal years 2008 and 2010. A review of the promotion board records at HRC failed to locate the necessary documents to determine what the eligibility criteria was for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007090
The applicant requests, in effect, transfer of his education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his spouse. The law states only those individuals who served on active duty on or after 1 August 2009 are eligible to transfer education benefits under the provisions of the Post-9-11 GI Bill. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007095
An agreement may not be made under subsection (a) unless the specified period of duty is at least 12 months longer than any period of active duty that the member is otherwise required to perform. Section 12312(b), a member who is released from active duty without his consent before the end of his agreement made under section 12311(a) of this title is entitled to an amount computed by multiplying the number of years and fractions of a year of his unexpired period of service under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007097
In this application: a. he requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214, ending on 11 May 2001, item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) to show he entered Active Duty For Special Work (ADSW) before 15 August 2000; and b. as a new issue, he requests correction of his DD Form 214, also ending on 11 May 2001 (and the previous DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to: * show his date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) as 18 April 2000 vice 18 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007100
In all the years since his discharge he did not want to believe he was totally disabled as they had characterized him when he was discharged in 1975. The applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). Individuals discharged under this regulation were issued either an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007103
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007105
On 6 September 1983, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance and was recommending he receive a general, under honorable conditions discharge. He further acknowledged he understood that if he received a less than honorable discharge, he could apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007113
The evidence of record shows upon his enlistment in the Regular Army the applicant was identified by his Service Number and the SSN "XXX-XX-XXX5." Therefore, lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, was correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...