ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008149
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq and any award for this service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. There is no evidence and he provided none to show he was recommended for or awarded any personal medals or decorations for his service in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008150
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 November 1976 for a period of 3 years. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008152
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008152 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When separation for unfitness was warranted, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. His records show he received NJP on five occasions and he was convicted by a special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008154
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. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract- Armed Forces of the United States) shows an SSN that is different from the SSN listed on his social security card. Although the applicant requests correction of his records to show his SSN as it is shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008155
On 3 March 1964, a board of officers recommended the applicant be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 because of unfitness with an undesirable discharge. While the separation authority could grant a general, under honorable conditions discharge or honorable discharge, if warranted by the member's overall record of service, the issuance of an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008156
The applicant states: * the correct copy of the OAB Addendum was discovered after the denial of his exception to policy by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) * the incomplete addendum was initially provided in the Guard Incentive Management System for payment submission * the Officer Strength Manager, who also was the witnessing official, discovered the correct addendum * after the correct addendum was submitted, another discrepancy was discovered in relation to the area of concentration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008158
After the trauma occurred he went AWOL. He reported feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame regarding the traumatic event. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008160
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008160 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 | 20140008160
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008160 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 | 20140008161
He completed 2 years of active service. On 13 March 1985, the Reserve Components Personnel Administration Center issued him a DA Form 1577 showing he was authorized the following awards: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Valorous Unit Award * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Mortar, Pistol,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008163
The applicant provides: * certificate, dated 27 January 1999 * NGB Form 337 (Oath of Office), dated 17 June 2000 * Orders Number 169-028, dated 17 June 2000 * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 19 January 2001 * DA Form 1059, dated 19 October 2001 * DA Form 1059, dated 3 May 2002 * notification of completion of degree requirements, dated 12 May 2003 * letter of certification/completion of the Captains Career Course, Phase 1, dated 22 March 2007 * DA Form 1059,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008166
In connection with this enlistment, she signed a DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing), Annex L (SLRP Addendum), and Annex E (Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Addendum). Annex L was signed by the applicant and an enlisting official on the same date and is assigned SLRP Bonus Control Number (BCN) S09XXXXXXSC. An NGB official stated the applicant signed an obsolete addendum on the date of enlistment and received payments on qualifying loans but the enlistment document does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008168
SAMR-RBA 15 December 2014 MEMORANDUM FOR Case Management Division, US Army Review Boards Agency, 251 18th Street South, Suite 385, Arlington, VA 22202-3531 SUBJECT: Army Board for Correction of Military Records Record of Proceedings for Fitzpatrick, James M., SSN 546664588, AR20140008168 1. Under the authority of Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the recommendation of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is hereby approved, and I direct that all the Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008168
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 19 December 1966 through 28 June 1969 by DAGO Number 59, dated 1969; and Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008170
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008171
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that while assigned to the 7th Military Police Company in Korea, his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008174
On 29 November 1962, the applicant was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, for fraudulent enlistment. 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. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008177
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: a. award of the Cold War Victory Commemorative Military Medal, Honorable Service Commemorative Medal, American Defense Commemorative Medal, Army Service Commemorative Medal, and Armed Forces Expert Marksman Commemorative Medal; and b. any awards and decorations to which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008179
On 27 April 1972, he was reported as AWOL from his assigned unit and on 8 May 1972, he was DFR as a deserter. However, his record contains Special Orders Number 168, dated 28 August 1972, issued by the PCF, Fort George G. Meade, assigning him to the Separation Transfer Point for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. In addition, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 29 August 1972 under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008182
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the records of his father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) as 17 February instead of 17 September. The FSM's military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008186
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 12, in effect at the time, stated for NCOs holding the rank of MSG at retirement whose records show successful service as a 1SG will be placed on the Retired List in the grade title 1SG. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008188
The available records do not show that the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His records show he was discharged with a BCD as a result of a special court-martial conviction and he has provided no evidence to show the type of discharge he received was erroneous or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008189
His record contains a DA Form 230 (Service Record) covering the period 27 July 1953 to 20 May 1955, and shows: a. His record contains a DA Form 24 (Service Record) for the period 15 March 1961 to 23 December 1963 and shows: a. As such, there is insufficient evidence to add campaign ribbons to either of his DD Forms 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008192
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he is authorized two Meritorious Unit Commendations (MUC) and to show his social security number (SSN) as "X8X-XX-XXXX" vice "X3X-XX-XXXX." The evidence of record shows he participated in two campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show two bronze service stars to be affixed to his previously-awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008194
He was diagnosed with a post motor vehicle accident left thigh wound and acute stress disorder. He had been cleared by all TBI services to be released from active duty (REFRAD). After his release from active duty, he continued to serve with his USAR unit to his MSO date of 10 February 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008196
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The evidence of the available records shows the applicant was evaluated for Post-Traumatic Stress...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008197
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses; the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether a disability rating recommendation in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.130 was made. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008198
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. Its first assessment with regard to the MH condition, under SRP guidelines, was to judge (based on a preponderance of evidence) whether an MH diagnosis was changed or unfairly eliminated during the Disability Evaluation System (DES) proceedings. Furthermore, the conclusion that there was a separately unfitting TBI at permanent retirement was challenged by the observations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008199
Correction of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), item 38 (Record of Assignments) to show his principal duty for the period 13 August 1968 to 17 April 1969 as "6-man long range reconnaissance team"; and b. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * 2 Overseas Service Bars * Purple Heart * Expert Marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008201
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, 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; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; 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, item 22c of his DD Form 214 should be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008202
The applicant states his MOB is incorrectly shown on his DD Form 214 and he did not notice the error at the time of his separation. A thorough review of the applicant's record revealed that the only document that shows his MOB as June is 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 DOB as it appears on his Certificate of Birth.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008204
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant completed his election of rights by requesting consideration of his case by and personal appearance before an administrative separation board. It also shows that he completed a total of 1 year, 7 months, and 23 days of creditable active military service and that he held the rank of private/E-1 at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008207
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or general discharge. After consulting with counsel, he 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. His medical records are not available for review and his available records are void of documentation that indicates he was diagnosed with a mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008208
The applicant states the last digit of his SSN on his DD Form 214 is typed as 0 instead of 4. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows only his service number (SN) and not his SSN. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is shown on his Medicare Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008221
The available evidence shows the applicant received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments and his record is void of any derogatory information or a unit commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal. However, based on the military awards regulation, Certificates of Achievement are not recorded on the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008223
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he retired in the pay grade of E-7. The evidence of record shows that the applicant satisfactorily served in the USAR in the pay grade of E-7 from 21 February 1988 until he was honorably discharged from the USAR on 15 June 1999. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was placed on the AUS Retired List in the pay grade of E-7 on 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008233
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all of the medals, decorations, and awards he earned to include five additional Air Medals (for a total of 20), Combat Medical Badge, and a "V" device for wear on his Soldier's Medal. The applicant provides copies of his: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction of the DD Form 214) * a recommendation for an undesignated award with a witness statement * orders for the award of the Soldier's Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008235
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation directs, in pertinent part, that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 32 of his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008237
He also provided a sworn statement from his spouse concurring with termination of SBP coverage. As a result of the Sabo Agreement, dated 11 August 2011, the applicant's discharge in 2003 was revoked and he was retroactively placed on the TDRL in 2012 with an effective date of 11 December 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant timely completed a DD Form 2656 electing not to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008238
Counsel requests the applicant's undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 is not present in his records. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008240
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service. The applicant's request to show all of his foreign service in Germany and the Persian Gulf has been carefully considered. Unfortunately, his records do not contain any evidence of his assignment to Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008241
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Purple Heart. He also provided an undated eyewitness statement and a DA Form 1577 from D____ M____, another fellow Soldier during the time in question, who attested that: * between September 1966 and September 1967, he and the applicant served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 8th Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008242
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. e. A DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 24 March 1980 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008243
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his separation order to show his disability was based on an injury or disease received in the line of duty (LOD) as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war incurred in the LOD during a war period as defined by law during his service in Kosovo not Oklahoma. The DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings) contains the following entries in item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008244
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his middle name as "Oluf." The evidence of record shows the applicant used the middle name "Oluf" upon his induction into the AUS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008246
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence shows he was released from assignment to the 46th Armored Infantry Battalion on or about 13 December 1944. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award him the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008250
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008253
The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows in: * item 12f (Foreign Service) 1 year of foreign service * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * item 18 (Remarks) no entries referencing deployed service 5. Approved designated campaigns are: * Defense of Saudi Arabia (2 August 1990 to 16 January 1991) * Liberation and Defense of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008254
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) shows only his service number (SN) and not his SSN. He completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 31 January 1964, wherein he listed his SSN with the eighth digit as "9." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008255
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card), a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), and several other forms which list his DOB as he requests. __________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.