ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007901
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007901 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a new argument, the applicant states his entire record was not considered in his original request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007904
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. The applicant served in four campaigns and is entitled to wear four bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and have them added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007905
The applicant provides: * a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 31 March 2011 * NATO Travel Order DR-254-0082(N) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The DA Form 638, dated 31 March 2011, he provided shows he was recommended and approved for the award of the Meritorious Service Medal for the period from 1 September 2001 to 31 August 2011. Order Number DR-256-0082 is a NATO Travel Order and does not provide evidence of an award of a second NATO Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007907
His record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), and DD Form 214 for the period ending on 21 September 1969 which show his SSN as "0XX-XX-XXXX." Both documents show his SSN as "1XX-XX-XXXX" and state he was awarded the Air Medal for the period 12 June 1970 to 17 June 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Air Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007908
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions) and other unfavorable information from his military records. The applicant requests removal of a nontransferable flag and the HRC memorandum, dated 15 August 2011, informing him of the initiation of elimination action against him from his records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by processing an electronic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007911
His original discharge was upgraded by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to an honorable discharge (i.e., general discharge). c. A Resignation in Lieu of Trial by General Court-Martial memorandum, dated 12 September 2003, wherein the separation authority recommended approval of the applicant's resignation and the applicant's separation with an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. A Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 21 May 2013, which shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007917
Counsel requests reconsideration of an earlier request to correct the applicant's records to allow him to retain the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) offered at the time of his enlistment in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) in 2010. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130002328 on 15 October 2013. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007920
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. She further requests to show her two years in the USAR from 1978 to 1980 credited towards a military retirement. In addition, evidence shows the applicant served in a Troop Program Unit for the period 22 May 1978 to 24 September 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007926
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the: * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Cold War Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal 2. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007928
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. However, his records do contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 which shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions at Fort Lewis, Washington on 15 April 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007934
The evidence of record shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service and his records are void of derogatory information or a commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from being awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007938
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the following: * his temporary duty (TDY) in various foreign countries and Oakland, California * awards for his U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and Vietnam service * all of his letters of Commendation * Cold War Certificate * Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007943
The applicant requests correction of block 27 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his period of honorable service. Block 9e (Character of Service) on his DD Form 214 is appropriately annotated to show "under other than honorable conditions." Army Regulation 635-8, currently in effect, allows for the annotation of characterization of service in the Remarks section of the DD Form 214 only for Soldiers who previously reenlisted without being issued a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007944
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his service in Vietnam. The applicant states his DD Form 214 indicates he had no service in Vietnam when in fact he served in Vietnam from 17 August to 16 September 1971. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007945
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that the sixth digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 4 instead of a 9. 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 it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007948
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 duties because of physical disability. The applicant has also not provided sufficient evidence to show that he was improperly informed/advised at the time of his separation as to his options regarding his medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007949
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects the SSN he enlisted with and served under his entire period of service. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _______ _ __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 | 20140007951
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 Purple Heart and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Individuals who qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and served for less than six months of service but: * were wounded as a result of hostile action * were captured by hostile forces but later escaped or were rescued or released * were killed in action or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007952
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show in block 6 that his organization was the 294th Combat Engineer Battalion and in item 33 that he was awarded the Purple Heart. A review of the available records has failed to show any evidence showing that the applicant served with the 294th Combat Engineer Battalion or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant has also failed to provide sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007953
Accordingly, on 8 November 1974, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Dishonorable and BCD), and he was issued DD Form 259A (BCD Discharge Certificate). On 17 August 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request to upgrade his discharge. His conviction and sentence by special court-martial were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007954
The applicant states, in effect, that his award of the DFC was not added to his DD Form 214 at the time of his retirement. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the awards of the DFC, AGCM, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, VUA, AFEM, ASR, and OSR with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007955
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive. He has documentation showing he was told by a State (representative) that he would receive payments under the SLRP. He was then told he could not receive the SLRP incentive because he was an officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007956
However, given that he was convicted and sentenced by a civil court and not court-martialed, there was no requirement for an investigation. On 4 December 1973, the Personnel Control Facility commander at Fort Benning, GA advised the applicant that he was being recommended for separation from the U.S. Army by reason of conviction by civil court under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007957
The applicant requests retroactive board certification pay (BCP) for the period 5 June 2012 to 20 April 2013. The applicant states she received her board certification during her deployment to Afghanistan and was not aware that she was authorized the monthly BCP special pay for medical and dental officers. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant applied for and was authorized payment of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007958
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to a general discharge. The form states the applicant had not done anything since 25 July 1979. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007959
The G-1 processed his separation order based upon his election on 17 January 2013 and it was not included in the separation pay discussion with the HRO. The evidence shows that on 17 January 2013 the applicant elected transferred to the Retired Reserve in the event of non-selection for retention. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Military Department of Nebraska Orders Number 116-730,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007960
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007960 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 June 1971, he was notified that he was being considered for elimination from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct) because of his conviction by a civil court and that he could be issued a UD Certificate. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007962
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer three (CW3) in the Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG) from 15 August 2011 to 8 April 2011. Section 14308(f) states the effective date of a promotion of a Reserve officer of the Army who is extended Federal recognition in the next higher grade in the ARNG shall be the date on which such Federal recognition in that grade is so extended. This new requirement removed the authority from the NGB to approve and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007964
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows in item 5 (date) his month of birth is listed as January. The applicant's month of birth appears as January in his military records. 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 in: * item 6 his DOB as it appears on his DD Form 47 * item 32 to show his SSN as X9X-XX-XXXX as it appears on his Medicare Health Insurance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007969
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), awards for his service in Iraq, his foreign service in Iraq, and a change to his Narrative Reason for Separation to show he was discharged by reason of permanent disability. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his award of the ARCOM, his deployment to Iraq and the medals that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007973
The applicant requests the name be changed on a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 6 March 2006. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140007973 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007978
There is no evidence of record that he was awarded the CIB. Therefore, the available evidence is insufficient to support the applicant's request for correction of his records to show award of the CIB. _______ _ _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 | 20140007984
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) of 76Y1O. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Training, and orders awarding him MOS 76Y1O.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007986
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Master Parachutist Badge and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) (2nd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 June 1968 the VSM and the BSM; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 June 1968 * Master...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007988
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214, block 24, the Vietnam Service Medal and one overseas service bar and, from block 30, the entry "Vietnam Service From: None"; b. awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007989
His records contain a Standard Form 513, dated 2 November 1967, showing the applicant was referred for evaluation and recommendation for separation due to the gunshot wound in his right chest with residual pain incurred in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 November 1965 through 15 November 1967 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007991
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS and he was assigned to an infantry company in Vietnam. 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 force in the Republic of Vietnam on 22 June 1969, b. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007992
A proper LOD investigation should be initiated and processed for the 14 September 2006 incident following the precedent as set forth in two Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) cases. Even if the physical profile was a permanent 2 physical profile, the physical profile violates the physical profile code required for the signal systems support specialist position and he should have been referred to a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Medical Retention Board. The DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007993
The applicant requests a DA Form 1059-1 (Civilian Institution Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) for the period 27 September 2007 through 26 September 2008 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and replaced with a DA Form 1059-1 for the period 26 June 2006 through 19 June 2009. d. he has no issue with the content of either AER, but the 3-year AER is the more complete of the submitted AERs. Since there is no error with the interim AER (DA Form 1059-1 for the period 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007996
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's records to show he is authorized payment of MASP in the amount of $15,000.00 for 2012 and ISP in the amount of $36,000.00.00 for 2012 with interest. An advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Army Medical Department Special Pay Branch, Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG), dated 12 June 2014, in the processing of this application. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007997
The applicant, the mother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her son's records to show his Home of Record (HOR) as Dana Point, CA vice Bend, OR. The applicant states that while the FSM lived in Bend, OR for about a year prior to enlisting in the Army, she feels his true HOR is Dana Point, CA. The FSM completed a DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing-Armed Forces of the United States) on 23 August 2010 and listed his current address and HOR as Bend, OR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008002
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). 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 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008005
The applicant states: * her reason for separation is incorrect * her DD Form 214 shows the separation authority as chapter 8 and the narrative reason as pregnancy * it was a hardship discharge * she had an emergency delivery of her son on 7 October 1995 * her son died on 23 October 1995 after disconnecting life support * she could not return to active duty and was discharged for hardship * she was not pregnant on 15 December 1995 * she realizes it has been 19 years, but this is the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008009
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008009 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He entered the SSN shown on his Social Security card on the DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that he provided for his induction. His REFRAD orders have the same SSN as his Social Security card, but the DD Form 214 has a different number.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008013
The applicant provides his: * DD Form 214, effective 15 July 1970 * U.S. Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) Test Report, dated 8 December 1969 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his military record be corrected to show he obtained his GED. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct item 25 of the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008014
He later served in the TXARNG for more than 15 years under the name and DOB shown on his birth certificate, and he indicates the discrepancies in his records are causing problems in his VA records. Although he later enlisted in the TXARNG under the DOB shown on his birth certificate, there is no basis for amending a DOB that was believed to be correct when the DD Form 214 in question was created. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008015
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to honorable. It has been a long time and he just wants his record completely corrected. Based on his record of NJP and charges for a serious offense, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008019
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records to show his disability was incurred in the line of duty versus not in the line of duty due to own misconduct. According to the investigation, the applicant fell into electrical cables while hanging off a train bridge in Heidelberg, Germany. It stated the applicant admitted in his appeal that he was trying to get down to the train; the walkway on the bridge over the train tracks had a handrail on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008021
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries he received in Vietnam. A letter from the Military Order of the Purple Heart, dated 23 July 2003, which states there was no evidence in his record that shows he was treated for a shrapnel wound to his right hand during his military service. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008022
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * medals and campaign ribbons associated with his deployments to Kosovo and Kuwait * his foreign service and deployments to Kosovo and Kuwait 2. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and correction of his DD Form 214 to...