ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007743
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions to a general 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 | 20140007745
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Although the applicant claims he was young, he was 18 years of age when he enlisted and he successfully completed training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007747
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He completed basic combat and advanced individual training and he was awarded MOS 94B (Cook) on or about 27 November 1970. With respect to the rank/grade, the evidence of records shows the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial on 6 September 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007748
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 31 January 1968, to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-1497" vice "XXX-XX-4497." Therefore, it is clear the enlisted DD Form 214 contains an administrative error, and based on the evidence of record, and the evidence provided by the applicant, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214, ending on 31 January 1968 to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007749
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to honorable. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by showing his discharge was upgraded to honorable. _____________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 | 20140007753
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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record does not show and he has not provided evidence that shows he received wounds as a result of hostile action that required treatment by medical personnel. Therefore, the Board determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007754
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Legion of Merit * Kuwait Liberation Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal 2. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award) * Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) * Army Achievement Medal * Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) * National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award) * Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007755
The applicant, the daughter of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in item 1 his middle name spelled as "Fritz" instead of "Eritz." His record contains the following documents which show his middle name spelled as "Fritz": * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 8 February 1960 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 21B (Enlistment Agreement),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007757
The applicant requests: * reinstatement of 25 days of missing leave * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his release date as 27 January 2012 * correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * pay and allowances for 25 days 2. The applicant states: * during his deployment he was injured and continued on active duty in the Wounded Warrior Program at Fort Belvoir, VA * National Guard and Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007762
He is requesting that the Board allow him to transfer his GI Bill education benefits to his dependents. The applicant had 8 years of active duty service at the time he was medically retired. The TEB policy guidance also provides that a Soldier with less than 10 years of service must agree to complete an additional 4 years of service at the time the request for transfer of education benefits is approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007764
He provides: a. a memorandum, subject: Request for Removal of Letter of Reprimand from OMPF [Applicant], dated 7 February 2014, from SSG T-----, who states * he did not see the applicant consuming or in possession of alcohol on the evening in question * he and the applicant were talking when the applicant went with him to dispose of the trash bag * the applicant was unaware of the contents of the bag b. a memorandum for record, dated 15 April 2014, from his battalion Command Sergeant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007766
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Silver Star * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device * BSM for meritorious service * two Purple Hearts * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB for action in ground combat against a hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007767
The applicant states he was assigned to the Americal Division the entire time he was overseas and he came home with the 27th Division and he served in the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO) in the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and Japan. Unfortunately, there was insufficient evidence remaining in his record and he did not provide sufficient documentary evidence to show he was assigned to the Americal Division immediately prior to his transfer to the separation activity listed on his WD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007770
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The ABCMR will decide cases based on the evidence of record. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence that he was ever considered for promotion to any pay grade above PFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007773
The applicant was released from active duty on 10 April 2004. On 9 April 2005, he was transferred to the Retired Reserve due to medical disqualification for retention. Basically, members with conditions as severe as listed in this chapter are considered medically unfit for retention on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007774
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that her military records be corrected to reflect her new name. ____________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 | 20140007775
This form shows: * he placed an "X" in item 26a (I ELECT COVERAGE FOR SPOUSE ONLY") * he placed an "X" in item 26a to elect coverage for spouse only * he placed another "X" in item 26a to indicate that he had no dependent children * he placed an "X" in item 27 (I ELECT COVERAGE BASED ON FULL GROSS PAY) * Section X (Remarks) states, in part, "I have been counseled that I can terminate SBP participation, with my spouse's written concurrence, within one year after the second anniversary of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007779
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged UOTHC effective 5 August 1977, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 13-5a(4) for unfitness. Mr. T------- states he has known and worked with the applicant for 20 years. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007783
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the date he was removed from the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) due to permanent disability. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 should show the date he was taken off the TDRL and permanently retired as the date he was released from active duty (REFRAD). U.S. Army Military Personnel Center, Alexandria, Virginia, Orders D195-7, dated 11 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007785
The applicant requests correction of his military record to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicant contends his record should be corrected to show his correct DOB as "31 August 1940." The available evidence of record shows he served exclusively using the DOB of "31 August 1938."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007786
He was made to believe that he would have a choice to enter a military occupational field based on his highest test results. He believes that if he had returned to Fort Benning he would have completed his military tour honorably. A DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 12 October June 1971, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Separations), chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007814
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. he completed a period or honorable service; b. he was awarded or authorized the * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Presidential Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit Commendation * two Certificates of Achievement c. he completed the Hazardous Material Familiarization and Safety in Transportation Course, Armored Security Vehicle Training, Combat Lifesaver Course, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007817
He was advised that the SBP premiums would be deducted from his Military Disability Retired Pay every month. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show his participation in the SBP was terminated effective 23 September 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to by: a. showing his DD Form 2656-2 was received and processed on 23 September 2013; b. terminating his participation in the SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007818
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed his first term of service when he reenlisted on 13 January 2010. However, his Enlisted Record Brief dated 3 June 2010 shows his ETS date as 12 January 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entries: * "SOLDIER HAS COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007819
The applicant provides: * Self-authored statement, dated 24 March 2014 * General Orders (GO) Number 18907, dated 3 November 1970 * Two letters of support (from Mr. TLM) * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Health Record-Chronological Record of Medical Care), 2 pages, dated 9 October 1970 (from Mr. TLM) * DA Form 759-1 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate Army), dated 3 September 1970 through 25 November 1970 (from Mr. TLM) * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007820
In effect, his Delaware Army National Guard (DEARNG) unit was activated for about 9 months during the Wilmington Riot of 1968. The applicant's Army military service record shows as a member of the DEARNG he was ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and entered active duty on 24 October 1966. He or she will only receive a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report); and d. RC Soldiers completing initial ADT that results in the award of an MOS even when the active duty period was less than 90 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007823
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 June 2004 to show: * the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * his last unit of assignment as the 226th Engineer Company vice Engineer Company 2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served on active duty from 17 January 2003 to 24 June 2004 and deployed to Kuwait/Iraq from 17 March to 9 July 2003. However, his record is void of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007824
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). The applicant's request for correction of her DD Form 214 to show award of the MUC was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007828
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Air Assault Badge * Combat Lifesaver Course * Korean Language Course * Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) * Persian Gulf War participation * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) or Combat Action Badge (CAB) * Name change from "K_____ L______ H____" to "J____ A__" 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007829
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 23 November 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), and his service was characterized as under conditions other than honorable. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The complete facts and circumstances of his discharge are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007830
He was honorably discharged from active duty on 7 February 1993 in accordance with chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation) by reason of expiration of term of service. Army Regulation 601-210 (RA and Army Reserve Enlistment Program) prescribes eligibility criteria governing the enlistment of persons, with or without prior service, into the RA and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). He was discharged from active duty under chapter 4 of Army Regulation 635-200 at the expiration of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007834
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007834 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The MAARNG G-1 stated that the applicant's OAB should be terminated effective 12 March 2012. The ARNG offers a $10,000 Officer Accession/Affiliation Bonus to newly-commissioned officers and newly-appointed warrant officers who agree to serve 6 years in a Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007838
He provided a Certificate of Training, dated 28 April 2000, which shows he completed the 40-hour Total Army Retention Course. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 19a XXX L____ Drive, Fayetteville, NC * item 25 (Separation Authority) Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24b(2) * item 26 (Separation Code) SFK * item 28 Disability, Temporary 8. Therefore, item 14 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show completion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007841
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his first name be corrected to Erwin on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) with an effective date of separation of 19 February 1953. Both his DD Form 214 and his separation orders show his first name as Edwin.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007843
In June 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for a discharge upgrade. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007844
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be amended as follows: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wound received on 17 October 1951; b. amending item 27 of his DD Form 214 to add the: * Purple Heart * Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Republic of Korea War Service Medal * Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007848
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was not released from his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) unit as an unsatisfactory participant. The applicant enlisted in the USAR for a term of 8 years on 29 July 1991. His family of four have already sold their home and he would like the Board to consider amending his discharge to honorable, as he feels being released in October 1997 as an unsatisfactory participant is painful.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007850
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. The case was remanded back to the ACMR, and on 31 July 1987 the ACMR set aside the finding of guilty and the sentence on the remaining court-marital charge of stealing the submachine gun and authorized a rehearing on the larceny and wrongful disposition charges. Notwithstanding counsel's contention that there were no court-martial charges pending against the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007853
The applicant requests correction of his discharge documents to show his character of service as honorable. His DD Form 214 shows: * he entered active duty for training (ADT) on 3 July 1986 * he was relieved from ADT and discharged from the Reserve of the Army effective 12 August 1986 * he was transferred to the ARNG * he completed 1 month and 10 days of active service * his service was uncharacterized * the separation authority as Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007855
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his day of birth is the 8th instead of the 7th. A review of his official records shows he served all of his enlistments with a date of birth of 7 January 1948. _______ _ 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 | 20140007858
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 September 1978. On 12 September 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UOTHC discharge. His service did not support a GD or HD at the time of his discharge, nor would it be appropriate to upgrade his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007859
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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the Dominican Republic and based on his pay, medical, and jump records he served in the Dominican Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007861
The separation of any Soldier of the Army under this authority would be based on a Secretary of the Army determination that separation was in the best interests of the Army. The regulation also directed that commanders would not take action prescribed in this chapter in lieu of disciplinary action, required that the diagnosis concluded the disorder was so severe that the Soldier's ability to function in the military environment was significantly impaired, and stated that separation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007865
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * last deployment to Afghanistan from 6 September 2012 to 14 May 2013 * award of an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster 2. The DA Form 638 provided by the applicant shows the ARCOM he requests to be added to the DD Form 214 is a third award. The Enlisted Record Brief shows three ARCOMs, as does the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007868
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) 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 | 20140007871
His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the type of discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. His record of service included three summary court-martial convictions, two special court-martial convictions, and 404 days of lost time. Therefore, his record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an upgraded discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007876
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although she entered active duty prior to 30 June 1985, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that she contributed any money towards a postVietnam era VEAP. The applicant provides insufficient evidence for the Board to establish the correct entry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007885
Had the SSBs considered the 2002 adjustment from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), "his records would have been promotable." e. Army Regulation 600-8-29 states promotion selection boards will base their recommendations on impartial consideration of all officers and an SSB will consider the record of the officer as it should have been considered by the original board. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was initially considered for promotion by the FY05...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007886
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for his second wife. The applicant states: * his SBP election form completed at the time of his retirement is in error * records indicate he was married at the time, but that is incorrect * he was divorced at the time of his retirement * he remarried on 27 November 2013 and would like to enroll his spouse in the SBP 3. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007892
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses, physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination, whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 were applicable, and a disability...