ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007244
On 26 April 1974, 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). On 21 May 1974, he was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record shows he voluntarily consented to be discharged under the EDP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007245
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be furnished to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. 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 | 20140007246
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his uncharacterized entry-level separation to show he was medically discharged with an honorable characterization of service. On 12 July 1989, the applicant was notified of the initiation of separation action against him for entry-level performance and conduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for his demonstrated inability to adapt to military life. The applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007247
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. Although he provides a copy of his social security card, the evidence of record shows his SSN consistently appeared as 452-XX-XXXX on every document in his available service personnel and medical records throughout his period of military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007248
She dated and married MSG BFK while both were working for the same USAR unit. A short time later, they (the applicant and MSG BFK) informed the chain of command of their relationship. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received a GOMOR in November 2011 for fraternization after an AR 15-6 investigation determined the applicant, a 1LT, was living with MSG BFK.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007250
It appears that the applicant's street address was correctly listed in his record; however, the town/county of "Clermont" was inadvertently entered as "Clemont." Therefore, based on the foregoing, any military record listing his HOR should be corrected to show his town/county as "Clermont." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending any orders or records to show his HOR as "Clermont, Florida."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007250
It appears that the applicant's street address was correctly listed in his record; however, the town/county of "Clermont" was inadvertently entered as "Clemont." Therefore, based on the foregoing, any military record listing his HOR should be corrected to show his town/county as "Clermont." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending any orders or records to show his HOR as "Clermont, Florida."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007251
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. On 21 June 1985, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to his NYARNG unit. The NGB Form 22 documenting his NYARNG service shows he had been awarded primary MOS 11H1O on 12 June 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007253
The applicant provides: * DD Forms 214, for the periods ending 2 June 1991 and 2 February 2004 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), for the period ending 2 February 2004 * a 79th Military Police (MP) Company (Combat Support) information document * a memorandum from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) to the Commander, Coalition Forces Land Component Command, U.S. Army Forces Central Command, dated 11 June 2003, subject: MUC * a MUC Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007255
Since the GOMOR, his record has been exemplary as evidenced by the Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) he received over the last 4 years; one of which was given to him by the same command he served under when he received the GOMOR. A GOMOR may be filed in a Soldier's OMPF only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance folder. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007257
The applicant requests correction of her DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) for the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) (hereafter referred to as the contested AER) to show in item 11d (Performance Summary) "Marginally Achieved Course Standards." In accordance with Army Regulation 350-1 (Army Training and Leader Development), paragraph 3-12g, Soldiers enrolled in institutional training courses from 10 August to 30 September 2006 who failed an Army Physical Fitness Test...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007257
The applicant requests correction of her DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) for the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) (hereafter referred to as the contested AER) to show in item 11d (Performance Summary) "Marginally Achieved Course Standards." In accordance with Army Regulation 350-1 (Army Training and Leader Development), paragraph 3-12g, Soldiers enrolled in institutional training courses from 10 August to 30 September 2006 who failed an Army Physical Fitness Test...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007258
The applicant states there is no characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He was released from ADT on 10 October 1997 in accordance with chapter 4 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of completion of required active service. He completed 3 months and 28 days of creditable active service and he received an uncharacterized character of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007259
On 1 October 2013, HRC advised him that his appeal did not meet the requirements of the TSGLI program in that his situation did not meet the definition of a traumatic event. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. A qualifying traumatic injury is an injury or loss caused by application of external force or violence (a traumatic event) or a condition whose cause can be directly linked to a traumatic event.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007263
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he was discharged with an honorable characterization of service due to a physical disability. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered physically unfit for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. Because the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007265
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or Discharge) to show his first name as "Garry" instead of "Gary." His records contain several official personnel documents including a Record of Emergency Data, Servicemen's Group Life Insurance, an application for a military identification card, assignment and reassignment orders, and various medical records that show his first name as "Gary." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007267
There is no evidence of record that shows any unit that the applicant was assigned to was awarded the PUC during the period of service under review. There are no orders or other evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded the MSM. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was authorized the AFEM for his service during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007271
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his children. Eligible individuals include any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009, who, at the time of the approval of the individuals request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill; and: a. has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007272
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 XXX-XX-6XX8 instead of XXX-XX-5XX8. The applicant's DA Form 2784 (Request for and Results of Personnel Security Action) show the applicant's SSN as XXX-XX-6XX8. The applicant's record contains a DA Form 2784 and a DD Form 398 that show his SSN as XXX-XX-6XX8 as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007275
The applicant request correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars and the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The applicant states the requested awards are not listed 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: * adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period 15 October 2003 the Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DA Form 8-275-3 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet) that shows he was attacked by a Vietnamese civilian and cut across his forearm in two places with a machete on 2 October 1966, while on duty in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007280
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service records do not contain orders awarding him the BSM and he provides none. The applicant's records do not contain and he does not provide any supporting evidence, including orders, that show he was awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007286
The applicant requests consideration by a medical evaluation board (MEB) for fitness for duty or a disability separation. On 11 January 2014, he was discharged from the Army after 14 years of active service despite having two permanent physical profile ratings of 3 and two non-fit for duty determinations. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007288
The applicant requests, in effect, to adjust the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Obligation End Date (OED) and the Department of the Army TEB Service Obligation to 31 October 2011, his last day on active duty. The applicant was on active duty when he requested TEB. With regard to his daughter's approximately $33,000.00 debt which the VA initiated due to the applicant not fulfilling the TEB OED, the VA permits the veteran to submit a request for relief through the VA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007290
The applicant, the mother of a disabled former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's military records to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The available evidence clearly shows that the FSM was an infantryman in an infantry unit at the time he was wounded by enemy action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the Combat Infantryman Badge effective 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007295
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * self-authored statement * letter from the Army Review Boards Agency, dated 3 January 2013 * three letters from HRC * medical records extracts * audiogram, dated 5 January 1973 * three statements from former Soldiers * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 December 1992 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His personal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007296
On 9 September 2013, he submitted through his chain of command an exception to policy to retain the SLRP incentive indicating he signed the SLRP Addendum one day after he enlisted and that this administrative error was through no fault of his. The applicant's incentive addendum was signed after the enlistment documents and the bonus control number was requested after the date of enlistment, both violate ARNG SRIP 07-06 Updated 1 March 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007297
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service in the ROK for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 7 February 1967 to 17 September 1968; b. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007298
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge (GD). His DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 12 February 1951, and he received a BCD on 17 June 1954 under the authority of Army Regulation 615-364 (Discharge Dishonorable and Bad Conduct), paragraph 1b, and by sentence of court-martial. Army Regulation 615-364, in effect at the time, stated an enlisted person could be discharged with a BCD pursuant only to an approved sentence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007300
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he was considered for and promoted to master sergeant, pay grade E-8 and to sergeant major, pay grade E-9. On 30 September 1988, orders were published announcing the applicant's promotion to sergeant first class, pay grade E-7 effective 1 November 1988, with a date of rank of 5 October 1988. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by showing he was considered for and promoted to master...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007303
It stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) at this time and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007304
On 1 December 1981, his unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for unsuitability due to apathy. The evidence of record shows that the SPD Code "JMJ" was the correct SPD code assigned to an enlisted Soldier separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4c. The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to support his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007307
On 13 March 1959, his commanding officer recommended his elimination from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Undesirable Habits and Traits of Character) and requested a board of officers to determine whether the applicant should be discharged prior to his expiration of term of service date. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007308
The enemy was firing and he was placed in back of a truck. The applicant's complete 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: * adding to his DD Form 214 the: * POW Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Korea War Service Medal * adding to item 38 (Remarks) of this DD Form 214 the entry, "Prisoner of War, Battery C, 159th Field Artillery...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007310
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his honorable active service. Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at the time, did not provide for entries documenting prior periods of honorable service on a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007314
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. There is no evidence in the available records showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. There is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007315
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was retired due to physical disability. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was retired due to physical disability with a combined disability rating of 80 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007322
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Vietnam service and the Vietnam Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007324
The applicant provides: * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Orders D-06-036713, dated 4 June 1985 * DD Form 214, ending on 9 February 1983 * ARNG Retirement Points History Statement * Retirement Orders P08-926117, dated 25 August 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In the applicant's case, the evidence of record shows he was promoted to the rank/grade of SFC/E-7, on 16 January 1980, and he held that grade until 9 February 1983 when he was honorably released from active duty and discharged from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007326
The applicant states, in effect, his discharge should be amended to honorable because he has changed and his improved conduct since leaving the Army merits the upgrade. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support his request. Based on the applicants record of indiscipline his service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007327
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. This period of service qualifies him for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and correction of his DD Form 214 to show it. 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 | 20140007330
The applicant states he was awarded the BSM, but the award was not recorded on his DD Form 214. There are no orders or other evidence in his military records that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the BSM. There are no orders or other evidence in his military records that show he was awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007339
The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge because it was to be upgraded as a condition of his plea agreement and he had two periods of honorable service prior to the period of service under review. Moreover, the evidence of record shows the two periods of honorable active duty service are appropriately recorded and documented in his military service record. Thus, his record of service during the period under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007340
On 11 July 1961, he was released from the hospital and returned to the unit. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * issuing the applicant a new DD Form 214 reflecting his character of service as honorable * issuing the applicant an Honorable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007343
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007345
To change her discharge, she stated she understood she would need to apply to either the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR. Her record does not indicate she performed any foreign service during her period of service in the GAARNG, including the period of service covered by her DD Form 214. The applicant's request that her discharge be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007346
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 14 October 1961 to show: a. his active duty service from 15 October 1961 to 9 September 1962; and b. his service number as NG XX 204 XXX instead of NG XX 214 XXX. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007350
Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the document provided by the applicant offers insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the DOB and POB in his official military service records. A copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in the applicant's official military personnel file so this record concerning his DOB and POB will be available. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007352
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states the RVN Campaign Medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Based on this period, it appears he did not complete a qualifying period of service in Vietnam for award of the RVN Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007353
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars * Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device 8. 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. As a...